The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is proud to recognize the hardworking men and women of the DPS Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which takes place from Sept. 17-23. The week highlights the critical forensic science work […]
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Comptroller’s Office Accepting Applications for Match the Promise Scholarships and Tuition Grants
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today reminded Texans that applications are now being accepted for 2023-24 Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ awards. The foundation, in cooperation with the Comptroller’s office, encourages Texas families to save for college by offering awards to third through […]
Red Snapper Landings to be Reported on My Texas Hunt Harvest App, iSnapper Mobile App Discontinued
AUSTIN— Starting this month, anglers can voluntarily report red snapper landings on the My Texas Hunt Harvest (MTHH) app as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) discontinues its iSnapper app. The Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Launches Good for Texas Tour: Energy Edition
(TAYLOR) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is rebooting his Good for Texas Tour by highlighting energy generation economics, infrastructure and production in the state. Today, Hegar is visiting the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which is the independent, nonprofit corporation that oversees […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Senate Companion to House-Passed Secure the Border Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today introduced the Secure the Border Act of 2023 in the Senate. This bill passed the House of Representatives as H.R. 2, and it is the […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.1 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.1 billion in local sales tax allocations for September, 3.4 percent more than in September 2022. These allocations are based on sales made in […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement After 9/11 Defendants’ Plea Deal Falls Through
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement after the Biden administration announced they have refused the plea deal offered by Khalid Sheikh Muhammed and four other […]
Upcoming Events on the Texas Coastal Prairie
What: The Coastal Prairie Conservancy welcomes individuals, families, and groups of all kinds to experience the beauty of the coastal prairie throughout November and December! Upcoming events include: Putting Down Roots – Saturday, November 11, 2023 Location: Indiangrass Preserve – Waller, TX […]
Harmony Public Schools Teachers receive 7.5 million in bonuses as part of TEA Incentive Allotment
Harmony Public Schools presented $7.5 million in bonuses to its teachers through the Texas Education Agency’s Teacher Incentive Allotment program. Roughly 833 teachers across 62 campuses and 6 districts have been awarded. Nine Harmony teachers in Dallas received nearly $22,000 in bonuses. There are three […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Detected in Kimble County Deer Breeding Facility
AUSTIN — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received confirmation of a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in a deer-breeding facility in Kimble County, marking the second such detection in a deer-breeding facility located in the county. A […]
