U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement of solidarity with the Jewish community after the 11-hour standoff at the Congregation Beth Israel Synagogue in Colleyville, Texas, where a terrorist held four hostages in an anti-Semitic, targeted attack: “During […]
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TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in Aransas Bay
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-29 in Aransas Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2022. This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low abundance […]
Nine Named To Newly Created Driver Training and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee
Nine people have been named to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation’s new Driver Training and Traffic Safety Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will provide input, advice and recommendations to TDLR about driver education and driving safety issues. Members […]
19 Players From Greater Houston Area Nominated For 2022 Mcdonald’s All American Games In Chicago
Nominees will have a chance to play in the prestigious showcase this March The McDonald’s All American Games is where hype becomes legacy and is the next step in the journey from being a local standout, to a five-star recruit, and ultimately […]
TPWD Closing Oyster Harvest Area in San Antonio Bay
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is closing TX-25 in San Antonio Bay to commercial and recreational oyster harvest beginning at 12:01 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. This closing is based on samples recently collected by TPWD showing low […]
HHSC Urges Rural Hospitals, Nursing Facilities to Apply for COVID-19 Funding By Jan. 12 Deadline
The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is reminding rural hospitals and nursing facilities in Texas to apply for $128 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funding to help pay for critical staffing needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]
Teen Wins District Round of Constitution Oratorical Contest, Goes to Division
22nd District Department of Texas American Legion Promotes Americanism The American Legion Oratorical Contest exists to develop deeper knowledge and appreciation for the U.S. Constitution among high school students. Since 1938, the program has presented participants with an academic speaking challenge […]
2022 Toyota ShareLunker Legacy Class Season Kicks Off with Pair of Entries from O.H. Ivie
It didn’t take long for the first pair of Legacy Class largemouth bass of the 2022 Toyota ShareLunker season to find their way into angler’s boats. It was more than fitting that Tyler Anderson from Austin and Wendell Ramsey, Sr. of […]
Committee named for presidential search at Texas A&M University-Kingsville
A 16-member committee has been created to conduct a national search to find a successor to former Texas A&M University-Kingsville President Dr. Mark A. Hussey, Chancellor John Sharp announced Thursday. Dr. Hussey informed the campus community in December he had […]
Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $993 Million in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $992.9 million in local sales tax allocations for January, 26.8 percent more than in January 2021. These allocations are based on sales made […]
