AUSTIN – Disaster Recovery Centers in Texas will be closed on July 4 and will resume operations July 5. To locate the Disaster Recovery Center closest to you, go online to fema.gov/drc. For the latest information visit fema.gov/disaster/4781. Follow the FEMA Region 6 […]
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DPS Reminds Texans of Vehicle Safety Inspection Changes
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans of upcoming changes to the state’s Vehicle Safety Inspection Program that will eliminate most vehicle safety inspections. House Bill 3297, which was passed by the 88th Legislature and signed into law by […]
Chancellor Sharp to retire June 30, 2025
Texans praise his vision, energy and breadth of accomplishments BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Porter Garner jokes that he is not sure John Sharp ever sleeps. “It’s not uncommon to get a text from John late at night, or at four […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Praising Supreme Court Decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo: “Today, the Supreme Court […]
House Takes Up Cruz-Britt IVF Protection Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the IVF Protection Act to ensure that states do not prohibit access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. Reps. Scott Perry (R-Penn.-10) and Nancy Mace (R-S.C.-1) are have […]
Fiscal Notes: Texas Shows Continued Economic, Population Growth
(AUSTIN) — In the latest Fiscal Notes, the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts examines the agency’s recently updated regional reports with 10 statistics illustrating Texas’ continuing trend of strong economic and population growth. “Some data points surprised us, while other results confirmed what we’ve always known,” Texas […]
Veteran Debt Assistance donates $25,000 to support disabled heroes
ERLANGER, Ky. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) has received a $25,000 donation from Veteran Debt Assistance to support the organization’s mission of empowering America’s ill and injured veterans to lead high-quality lives with respect and dignity. DAV provides an expansive range of […]
Texas Library and Archives Foundation Accepting Applications for $2,000 Martha Wong Scholarship Supporting Library Science Students
Austin, TX – The Texas Library and Archives Foundation has today announced a new scholarship opportunity for students in a Texas library/information science or school library certification program. The Martha Wong Scholarship will award a reimbursable grant of $2,000 that […]
TPWD to Deploy Materials for New Artificial Reef Site in Sabine
SEA RIM STATE PARK — Texas Parks and Wildlife’s (TPWD) Artificial Reef Program, in partnership with the nonprofit organization Friends of Sabine Reef, is adding a fourth artificial reef site to the Sabine Pass area on June 27 and […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Sutton County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of one case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a Sutton County deer breeding facility, marking the second facility where CWD has been detected in the county, located in the […]
