AUSTIN – The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw, presented two William P. Clements Excellence Awards along with several Lifesaving Awards, a Director’s Award and one Unit Citation, at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Feb. 15, at […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Indictment Against Williamson County Homebuilder Norman Ashby on Multiple Charges
WILLIAMSON COUNTY – Norman Ashby, 46, of Georgetown, TX, has been indicted by a Williamson County Grand Jury and arrested on the felony charges of Misapplication of Fiduciary Property (greater than $300,000), Theft of Services (greater than $300,000) and Tampering […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Arrests Doctor for Repeatedly Indecently Touching Patients
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Denton Police Department have arrested a Denton-based doctor after a joint investigation that uncovered four counts of Indecent Assault. In May 2023, a woman reported that Dr. Ikenna Adugba, 64, inappropriately […]
The Myth of Multi-Tasking April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month
Multi-tasking is often seen as a valuable skill, yet it poses significant risks when behind the wheel. Many mistakenly believe they can simultaneously handle tasks like using a cellphone while driving, drawing parallels to simple actions like walking and chewing […]
Anglers Catch Hundreds of Record-Setting Fish
ATHENS – Anglers throughout Texas established fishing records through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Angler Recognition Program (ARP) in 2023, highlighted by one of the most notable –six-year-old Ernst Toepfer V becoming the youngest Elite Angler in program history. Toepfer […]
Cruz, Cornyn Issue Joint Statement on Closure of Rio Grande Sugarcane Mill, Mexico’s Failure to Fulfill Water Treaty Obligations
HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John Cornyn (R-Texas) issued a statement today in response to news that the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.’s sugarcane mill will close amid acute […]
Now Streaming: State Archives Announces Free Texas History Research Webinars
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced the latest in its ongoing series of free research webinars, with six new videos to debut throughout 2024. The webinars will be available as on-demand recordings on […]
DPS Announces Leadership Promotions
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces several changes at key leadership positions within the department. The promotions are a result of the retirement of Lieutenant Colonel Dwight Mathis on Jan. 31, after more than three decades […]
National Invasive Species Awareness Week Feb. 26 – March 3 Promotes Initiatives to Prevent Harmful, Non-Native Plants and Wildlife
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) encourages Texans to take action against invasive species that negatively impact the state’s natural resources and economy. National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW), scheduled for Feb. 26 – March 3, is an initiative […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues School District for Illegal Electioneering with Public Tax Money
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Denton Independent School District (“DISD”) for illegal electioneering by using taxpayer-funded resources to stump for specific candidates during an election. On February 5, 2024, the principal of Alexander Elementary School in […]
