Responses will help deliver federal assistance to individuals affected by the storm (Houston, Texas – July 10, 2024) Workforce Solutions, the regional workforce development agency, is requesting assistance from the public to complete a damage and needs assessment related to […]
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Texas State Library and Archives Commission Awards More Than $1.3 Million in Grants to Libraries
AUSTIN, TEXAS – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced $1,373,133 in grants for Texas libraries in 2024-2025. Two successful Library Capacity Grant proposals totaling $101,569, six Special Projects 25 Grant proposals totaling $117,535, 12 Special Projects […]
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Nehls Introduce the Justice for Jocelyn Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the brutal murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by two illegal aliens, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22) today introduced legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives to improve the detention and […]
Sen. Cruz’s No Tax on Tips Act Introduced in House of Representatives by Rep. Donalds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), introduced the No Tax on Tips Act to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the federal income tax. Rep. Byron […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds House Introduction of Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Protect Victims of Revenge Porn and AI-Generated Deepfakes
TAKE IT DOWN Act will force Big Tech to remove explicit images and make publishing such images a federal crime WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last month, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits Galveston and Brazoria Counties, Pledges Federal Support at Hurricane Beryl Press Conference
HOUSTON, Texas – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured Jamaica Beach, visited city hall, surveyed damage, and spoke with residents. Later, he joined Acting Gov. Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and Galveston County officials for a press conference. […]
Catholic Charities to Provide Food, Water, and Cleaning Supplies in Wake of Hurricane Beryl
(Houston, Texas) July 11, 2024— Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will provide food, water, and cleaning supplies to individuals and families as they recover from Hurricane Beryl. A drive-thru distribution will occur on Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m. to […]
Cruz, Cornyn, Green, Garcia Call for Continued Federal Resources to Provide Disaster Relief for Hurricane Beryl
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Rep. Al Green (D-Texas-9), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas-29) sent a bipartisan letter thanking the Biden administration for promptly granting Acting Governor Patrick’s request for a major disaster declaration. The […]
Commercial Gulf Shrimp Season Opens July 15
AUSTIN — The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for state and federal waters will reopen 30 minutes after sunset on Monday, July 15. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Coastal Fisheries Division uses data from samples collected during routine […]
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to Distribute Food Bags in the Wake of Hurricane Beryl
(Richmond, Texas) July 10, 2024—Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will distribute food to individuals and families who need assistance in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. Food bags will be available Thursday, July 11from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Mamie George […]
