For many, this 4th of July weekend means having four days off. A great way to spend those hard-earned hours is to head to Galveston for fun at the beach including a parade, fireworks, sandcastle lessons, an old-fashioned band concert […]
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Cornyn: Houston Area to Receive $250K to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
The Houston Health Foundation and Bethel’s Global Reach Inc. will receive federal grants totaling $250,000 to promote drug-free communities and reduce substance abuse among young Texans, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. The funding comes from the White House Office […]
Boaters Urged to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ to Stop Aquatic Invasive Species
Every year, Texans enjoy the Fourth of July by soaking in the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from […]
Senator Bettencourt says Senate Record Property Tax Relief gets even better with Teacher Pay!
SJR 1’s $100K Homestead Exemption and Supplemental Teacher Pay must pass Texas House by Aug 9th Otherwise, 5.72 million Texas Homeowners & 320K teachers receive none of the benefits in 2023 Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), as primary author of the […]
Sen. Cruz on Today’s Supreme Court Ruling in Groff v. DeJoy: ‘Religious Liberty Has Prevailed Once Again’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, today issued the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling in Groff v. DeJoy: “Today, the Supreme Court rightly reaffirmed religious liberty, ruling that […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Announces Commitment of Federal Funding to Address Digital Divide
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today his Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) was allocated $3.3 billion in federal funding for broadband expansion. The funds, provided by the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, are part of the national $42.5 billion […]
Texas Game Wardens Urge Water, Boating Safety During July 4 Holiday Weekend
Across the state, folks are making plans for barbeques and relaxing days on lakes, rivers and the Texas coast to celebrate the Fourth of July. Before taking a dip, Texas Game Wardens urge everyone spending time in the water to […]
Weevils Make Positive Impacts in Giant Salvinia Management
Giant salvinia is a destructive, invasive, free-floating aquatic fern that poses a major threat to Texas lakes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) implements an integrated pest management strategy to control giant salvinia and other aquatic invasive vegetation. Biological […]
Breaking Barriers: WGU Texas Offers Two Scholarships for Rural Students
Opportunities for new and returning students to learn where they live For rural Texas residents who want to pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree program and remain in their hometowns, distance barriers, time, and cost may keep them from reaching […]
Texas Talking Book Program Announces 2,000 Texas Titles Now Available for Patrons Nationwide
The Talking Book Program (TBP), a division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced a milestone achievement by its Volunteer Recording Studio. TBP has contributed 2,000 Texas-related titles to the Library of Congress National Library Service […]
