Houston, July 16: July 20 marks the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. To celebrate Space City, The Heritage Society is hosting a presentation by former NASA and Johnson Space Center expert, Tom Moser, at a lunch-and-learn at noon, on Thursday, July […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Appeals to Continue Lawsuit Against Border NGO Facilitating Illegal Immigration
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton will appeal the dismissal of his lawsuit seeking to close a nongovernmental organization (“NGO”) known as “Annunciation House” that directly facilitates illegal immigration. In December 2022, Governor Abbott requested that the Office of […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sends Letter to U.S. Senate Urging Passage of The SAVE Act, a Law Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to the United States Senate detailing the pressing need to support legislation passed by the United States House to safeguard American elections by requiring people to provide proof of citizenship […]
Texas Game Wardens’ Operation Dry Water Campaign Effective in Reducing BWIs
AUSTIN – Despite the landfall of Hurricane Beryl, Texas Game Wardens worked hard to keep Texans safe as they celebrated the Fourth of July on the water. Between July 4-6, 402 game wardens contacted 10,034 vessels, issued 1,326 citations and 1,794 […]
Disaster Recovery Center in Walker County Reopens July 16
AUSTIN – A Disaster Recovery Center in Walker County will reopen at 8 a.m. July 16. The center closed temporarily after Hurricane Beryl. Center location: Walker Storm Shelter 455 TX 75 N Huntsville, TX 77320 To locate centers, visit fema.gov/drc. […]
After the Storm: Did You Buy Fuel Contaminated With Water? Report It To TDLR As Soon As Possible
AUSTIN – Consumers who suspect that they may have purchased contaminated fuel after flooding caused by Hurricane Beryl hit southeast and east Texas should file a complaint with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation as soon as possible. Intense flooding […]
Be Alert to Fraud After a Disaster
AUSTIN – Texans should be aware that con artists and criminals may try to obtain money or steal personal information through fraud or identity theft after Hurricane Beryl. In some cases, thieves try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses […]
DPS Officers Win National Safety Education Competition Awards
(Left to right: Sgts. Ethan Sartor, Kyle Bradford, Guadalupe Casarez) AUSTIN –Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) congratulates three of its Safety Education Service Sergeants on winning awards at the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW) in Kansas City, Mo. last […]
How to Apply for FEMA Assistance in Texas After Hurricane Beryl
AUSTIN – Texas homeowners and renters in 15 counties who had uninsured damage or losses caused by Hurricane Beryl may be eligible for FEMA disaster assistance. FEMA may be able to help with serious needs, displacement, temporary lodging, basic home repair costs, personal […]
Galveston Island is Ready to Greet Visitors
Galveston Island, Texas (July 14, 2024) — Galveston Island is poised to welcome visitors after Hurricane Beryl brought destructive wind and rain across the area on July 8. Power has been restored to much of the island and most local shops, […]
