AUSTIN — A Disaster Recovery Center in Harris County will close on June 28 and reopen in a new location June 29. The center closing at 7 p.m. June 28 is located at: Spring Branch Community Family Development Center 8575 Pitner […]
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76th annual field day to feature rice breeding, disease and pest management research
by Rob Williams Texas A&M AgriLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will host the 76th annual Beaumont Rice Field Day July 11 in Beaumont. The latest in rice breeding, plant physiology and techniques in disease and insect management will be on […]
Free Virtual Book Event for The Mystery of the Monarchs with Author Barb Rosenstock and Illustrator Erika Meza
Austin, TX – Join the Texas Center for the Book (TCFB) on Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. CT for a free virtual book event! Barb Rosenstock and Erika Meza, the author and illustrator of our 2024 Texas Great Read […]
Cruz Probes DOJ Prosecution of Whistleblower Dr. Eithan Haim over Concerns of Selective Prosecution
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani. The […]
Traveling Over The Fourth Of July Holiday?
You must slow down or move over for tow trucks and emergency vehicles stopped on the roadside with their emergency lights activated AUSTIN – When tow trucks and other emergency vehicles – police, fire, EMS and highway response trucks – are […]
FEMA Assistance for Houses of Worship
FEMA may provide funds to houses of worship and other private nonprofit organizations to help pay for emergency protective measures, debris removal and restoration of facilities damaged by the storms and flooding April 26-June 5 in Texas. FEMA’s Public Assistance […]
Privately-owned Roads and Bridges
If you had a privately-owned road or bridge damaged or destroyed by the Texas storms and flooding April 26-June 5, FEMA or the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) may provide financial assistance for replacement or repairs. FEMA Assistance FEMA may […]
Galveston Island to Host Beachfront Parade, Fireworks for July 4th Weekend
GALVESTON ISLAND, Texas (June 25, 2024) – For many, this 4th of July weekend means enjoying a long weekend. A great way to spend those hard-earned hours is to head to Galveston Island for fun at the beach including a parade, […]
DPS Offers Summer Safety Tips
AUSTIN – As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat in order to have a […]
Help for Loss of Tools and Equipment
If you are self-employed, FEMA may be able to provide funds to repair or replace disaster-damaged tools and equipment required for your work. This help is available to a wide range of applicants, including farmers, artists, musicians, mechanics and many […]
