KINGSVILLE (May 13, 2022) — Graduates from Texas A&M University-Kingsville walked the stage Friday, May 13, in two commencement ceremonies held outdoors at Javelina Stadium. Prospective graduates from the Colleges of Arts and Sciences and Education and Human […]
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Gulf Shrimp Season Closing on Sunday, May 15, 2022
AUSTIN- The Gulf of Mexico commercial shrimp season for both Texas and federal waters will close 30 minutes after sunset on Sunday, May 15, 2022 until a still-to-be determined date in July. While the statutory opening date for the gulf […]
Toyota ShareLunker Program Completes Monumental Collection Season
ATHENS – The 2022 Toyota ShareLunker collection season claimed its spot as one of the best in program history. Anglers contributed 24 ShareLunkers from nine different lakes across the state, surpassing 2021’s impressive total of 23 Legacy fish. This season nearly matched […]
Entrepreneur Kevin Barber reappointed to Texas Veterans Commission by Governor Abbott
AUSTIN, TX – Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Kevin Barber to the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) for a term set to expire on December 31, 2027. Barber was sworn in for his new term on May 11, 2022. “I am honored by […]
Social Security Delivers the Most Popular Baby Names in Texas for 2021
*Spanish Press Release Attached The Social Security Administration today announced the most popular baby names in Texas for 2021. Olivia and Liam topped the list. The top five boys and girls names for 2021 in Texas were: Boys: Liam Noah […]
AG Paxton Joins Coalition to Protect Children’s Health Against the Predations of the Gender-Ideological Left
AUSTIN – Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton joined a multi-state amicus brief in support of Alabama’s Vulnerable Child Protection Act, which prohibits the use of puberty blockers, cross-sex hormones, and surgery to cosmetically alter children and adolescents in order to facilitate […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.2 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.2 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 11.8 percent more than in May 2021. These allocations are based on […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Governor Abbot’s Support for School Choice in Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbot voiced clear support for school choice: “I have long urged Texas to stand with children and against the special interests that are trying […]
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Defend Service Members from Vaccine Punishment with AMERICANS Act
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 13 of his colleagues have introduced the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2022. The legislation counters the Biden administration’s efforts to coerce and punish service members who […]
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2022 Archival Awards
The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) invites nominations for its 2022 archival awards. THRAB bestows annual awards in the categories of excellence, advocacy and distinguished service. The Archival Award of Excellence honors archival institutions and individuals in Texas who […]
