SB 26 raises homestead exemption to 100K, lowers rollback rate by 30% & doubles franchise tax exemption Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), at a press conference with Lt. Governor Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and the entire Texas Senate at his side, announced the […]
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Texas Game Wardens Assist Perryton Tornado Response
On Thursday June 15 Texas Game Wardens responded to a strong thunderstorm that developed into an EF3 tornado striking the town of Perryton. In addition to causing widespread property damage, the storm claimed three lives and injured hundreds of others. […]
Dr. Ross Alexander named sole finalist for President at Texas A&M University-Texarkana
The Board of Regents voted unanimously today to name Dr. Ross C. Alexander as sole finalist for president of Texas A&M University-Texarkana. Alexander served as Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of North Alabama since 2017. […]
Available to Over 31,000 Homes, Fidium’s Fiber-based Internet is Changing the Way Residences of Katy Game, Stream and Chill
Fiber is the ideal technology for multi-device streaming and gaming with a gig of symmetrical internet service available to residents for just $70 per month With industry-leading speeds, fiber reliability, and the ability to power bandwidth-hungry gaming and streaming applications […]
Alvin Community College Receives $350,000 Workforce Training Grant
Alvin Community College received a $350,000 Texas Talent Connection (TTC) grant from the Office of Governor Greg Abbott to support innovative education and workforce skills training programs that lead to successful job placement, increased wages, and improved job retention. The […]
Al Davis named director for Texas A&M Forest Service
Al Davis, formerly interim director for the Texas A&M Forest Service, has now been appointed director by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in a special telephonic meeting on June 14. “Al Davis earned this appointment with his hard work […]
April Showers Bring May Flowers To Houston’s Employment Picture
Trade, Transportation, and Utilities & Leisure and Hospitality heat up hiring ahead of Summer Houston-area employers added 18,500 jobs in May, a big reversal from April’s tepid report – even after an upward revision added more jobs than initially reported, […]
Senator Cruz Visits Perryton, Texas
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited Perryton, Texas to be with the community in the aftermath of the tornado there. After visiting Perryton, helping clean up, speaking with Perryton residents, and participating in a brief with local and state […]
Historical Texas Newspapers Now Available Online Through Texas State Library and Archives Commission Partnership with the University of North Texas
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is pleased to announce a new partnership with the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries. The TSLAC Newspaper Collection is now live and available for free online. More than 4,500 issues of […]
The Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt is Back with a New Category- GASP!
This summer, Texas Parks & Wildlife magazine kicks off its fourth annual Great Outdoor Scavenger Hunt (GOSH). Participants can choose from 35 locations in seven regions for chances to win prizes from Buc-ee’s, Whole Earth Provisions Co., the Texas Historical Commission and more. […]
