AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned Texans of potential scams following the widespread CrowdStrike service outage. Texans should be aware that bad actors can use cybersecurity incidents to take advantage of consumers. By following certain steps, the public […]
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FEMA Specialists in Texas Communities After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are in Texas neighborhoods helping people apply for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. These specialists can help Texans apply for federal assistance, check the status of an application, identify potential needs and make […]
Galveston to Bring in Fall Season with Outdoor Festivals, Historic Ghost Tours
GALVESTON, Texas (July 19, 2024) – The fall season brings what many consider to be the best weather of the year on Galveston Island, and with great weather comes outdoor events and festivals! Island visitors can enjoy festivities on the beach […]
Texas’ Civilian Labor Force Exceeds 15.3 Million
AUSTIN ⎯ Texas’ civilian labor force reached a new record-high total in June, marking the 6th consecutive month of growth. After adding 49,100 people over the month, Texas’ seasonally adjusted civilian labor force achieved a new high of 15,311,500 in […]
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers Now Open in Harris County for Residents Seeking Aid After Hurricane Beryl
Harris County, TX, July 18, 2024, The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened five Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) locations in Harris County for residents seeking federal aid after the recent disasters in Harris County, including Hurricane Beryl. “There is so […]
DPS Competes in 31st Annual Texas Challenge
AUSTIN – This week Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Troopers traveled from across the state to Corpus Christi to compete in the 31st annual Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Texas Challenge – demonstrating their ability to understand and enforce […]
Harris Health Fully Reopens All Outpatient and Clinic Sites in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (July 17, 2024) — On Thursday, July 18, 2024, Harris Health will reopen the last of its outpatient and clinic facilities that were temporarily closed because of power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl. Final facilities opening Thursday, July 18, […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar: No Need for Formal Revision of Certification Revenue Estimate
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said he will not release a formal revision of the Certification Revenue Estimate (CRE), citing the fact that net general revenue-related (GR-R) collections through the first 10 months of fiscal 2024 are tracking with […]
CITGO Sponsors 2nd Catholic Charities Drive-Thru Distribution Event
-Nonprofit Agency will Distribute Food, Water, and Cleaning Supplies as the Community Continues to Recover from Hurricane Beryl- (Houston, Texas) July 18, 2024— Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to individuals and families […]
Hurricane Beryl winds damage some crops, others benefit from rain
Texas Crop and Weather Report by Kay Ledbetter When Hurricane Beryl barreled into Texas, extreme winds caused the most damage to crops rather than the flooding often associated with a hurricane. In fact, the downgraded storm brought beneficial moisture to many […]
