AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission, in partnership with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, is hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, May 15, to celebrate the grand opening of a new 240-bed replacement […]
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Public Comment Sought on Proposed Regulation Changes to Disease Detection, Response Rules in Deer Breeding Facilities
Austin — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is seeking public comment until May 22 on amendments to disease detection and responses within deer breeding facilities. Removing “Tier 1” Facilities The proposed amendment would eliminate the definition and references […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Launches Landowner Compensation Program for Those Affected by Border Crime
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched the Landowner Compensation Program for Texans adversely affected by border-related crimes. The Landowner Compensation Program will provide compensation for damage to real property on agricultural land caused by trespass in connection […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Call on USPS to Pause Planned Changes to Mail Delivery Network
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday with 26 of his bipartisan Senate colleagues to Postmaster General DeJoy and the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors calling on them to pause the planned changes to the USPS […]
2024 Texas Great Read Youth and Adult Selections Announced
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission has announced its Texas Great Read titles for 2024. The Center has chosen The Mystery of the Monarchs, written by Barb Rosenstock and illustrated […]
The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15
AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Wednesday, May 15, until a still-to-be determined date in July. While the statutory opening date for the gulf season […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Important Win in Censorship Lawsuit Against Biden Administration
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton secured an important victory in an ongoing lawsuit against the Biden Administration for unlawfully censoring American media companies. The federal government sought to have the lawsuit dismissed, but a federal district court judge […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Seeks Injunction Halting Border NGO’s Systemic Criminal Conduct in Texas
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed an application for a Temporary Injunction against Annunciation House to halt its systemic criminal conduct in Texas. The Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has reviewed and obtained sworn testimony indicating that […]
Displaced Wildlife May be Found in Unlikely Places as Flooding Recedes
Caution Urged When Removing Debris AUSTIN — As flood waters begin to recede across much of Central and East Texas, property owners may encounter wildlife in unexpected places. Floods can temporarily displace wildlife like snakes, armadillos, skunks and raccoons into some people’s yards […]
DPS Congratulates Winners of Top Trooper Competition
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to announce the winners of this year’s 12th annual Top Trooper Competition: Top male Trooper Trevor Topper (Archer City) and Top female Trooper Melanie Moreno (Alice). The competition is […]
