Anglers landed five Lunkers in five days, in the process recording two new lake records and two Top-30 fish – including the seventh largest in Texas history – to close out an active February in the Texas Parks and Wildlife […]
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Katy ISD Celebrates Enrollment of 90,000th Student
Each year, Katy ISD recognizes its “Of the Year” employees for their contributions to student instruction and support services. The recognitions include various categories ranging from teaching and learning to District operations. These individuals go above and beyond to demonstrate […]
AG Paxton Sues Biden Administration for Silencing Parents, Labeling Them “Terrorists”
Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined Indiana in a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit to force the Biden Administration to release documents that will shed light on its labeling parents domestic terrorists for voicing their opinions at school board meetings […]
Sample Texas Wines at A Night at the Museum
Columbia Historical Museum is hosting A Night at the Museum, an evening of Texas wines, cheeses, chocolates, art and history. Organizer and museum board secretary Jo Frances Chastain said, “We are excited to bring back A Night at the Museum. […]
Texas Game Wardens Now Accepting Applications for Paid Summer Internships
Opportunities available in multiple coastal communities Texas Game Wardens are currently accepting applications for summer internships across the state. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department encourages college students of all backgrounds and fields of study to apply for these 12 […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $3.2 Billion in February
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $3.23 billion in February, 28.6 percent more than in February 2021; however, after adjusting last year’s February totals to account for sales tax returns not collected until March 1, […]
Sen. Cruz Raises Serious Concerns About DHS’ Transparency During the Worst Border Crisis in Decades
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas demanding that the Biden administration release its annual report on immigration and customs enforcement and removal actions […]
New Spotted Seatrout Regulations Begin March 16 in Multiple Bay Systems
The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved proposed rule changes to bag and size limits for spotted seatrout on the middle and lower Texas coast during the January 2022 meeting. The new rules take effect on March 16 in […]
CO-OP Program Awards More Than $2 Million in Grants to Texas Communities
Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP) Diversifies Audiences Engaged with the Outdoors Communities in Texas will have more opportunities to explore their natural surroundings thanks to grants awarded through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s Community Outdoor Outreach Program (CO-OP). These […]
Cody Johnson Performed on RODEOHOUSTON® Opening Night, Garnering the Third Highest Opening Night Paid Attendance Record
Cody Johnson performed Monday night, with a paid attendance of 70,554. His 2022 RODEOHOUSTON opening night performance, in celebration of the 90th anniversary of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™, placed him in the third spot for the highest opening […]
