WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after a New York jury found former President Donald Trump guilty. Sen. Cruz said, “This is a dark day for America. This entire […]
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Bell, Henderson, Tyler Counties Eligible for FEMA Assistance
AUSTIN — Homeowners and renters in Bell, Henderson and Tyler counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began April 26. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible […]
Free Fishing Day in Texas Scheduled for June 1
AUSTIN – The Texas tradition of Free Fishing Day returns this Saturday, June 1, at public waterways across the state. Each year on the first Saturday in June, Texans and our visitors can pack their tackle boxes, get their fishing […]
OAG Lawsuit Shuts Down Illicit Massage Business in Austin Area
AUSTIN – On May 15, 2024, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a nuisance abatement lawsuit asking the Williamson County Courts to stop Sun Spa, located in Austin, Texas, from operating an illicit massage business on Pond Springs Road. The […]
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits Austin Airport Following FAA Victory
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In Case You Missed It: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, visited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the wins he secured for Texas […]
The Texas A&M University System to Bring Nuclear Reactors to Texas A&M-RELLIS
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Leaders at The Texas A&M University System announced plans Wednesday to bring the latest nuclear reactors to the Texas A&M-RELLIS. John Sharp, chancellor of the Texas A&M System, said the System seeks to provide a platform […]
Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Harris, Jasper, Jones Counties
AUSTIN — FEMA is opening Disaster Recovery Centers (DRCs) in Harris, Jasper and Jones counties May 31 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds that began April 26. The centers are located at: […]
Understanding Your FEMA Determination Letter
If you applied for assistance from FEMA, you will receive a letter from FEMA in the mail or via email. The letter will explain your application status and how to respond. It is important to read the letter carefully because […]
Texas General Land Office to Tour Project Sites by Helicopter, Celebrate More Than $68 Million for Flood Mitigation Projects in Fort Bend County
AUSTIN – On Thursday, May 30, Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., will visit Sugar Land to celebrate over $68 million in mitigation funds approved for federally eligible Regional Mitigation Program projects in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County for evacuation route improvements. […]
FEMA Crews in Neighborhoods
AUSTIN – FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance crews are in neighborhoods helping Texans apply for assistance after the storms that began April 26. These specialists wear FEMA attire and carry photo identification. Sometimes they go door to door and sometimes they visit […]
