An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller Early Voting is now underway for the November 6th constitutional amendment elections. I urge every Texan to do their homework and cast an informed vote on each of the eight proposed amendments that […]
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Paxton Files Environmental Case Lawsuit Announces Expected $3.35 Million Settlement
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Justice, named E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co. and Performance Materials, NA, Inc., in an environmental lawsuit filed on October 13th in the U.S. District Court for the […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Stop the SURGE Act to Hold Pres. Biden and Democrat Colleagues Accountable for Ignoring Their Man-Made Border Crisis
‘If Washington Democrats had to endure even a fraction of the suffering South Texas families, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses have had to face, our nation’s immigration laws would be enforced, the wall would be built, and the Remain in Mexico policy […]
AG Paxton Announces Formation of 2021 Texas Election Integrity Unit
Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced the formation of his 2021 Texas Election Integrity Unit, which is a concentrated effort to devote agency lawyers, investigators, support staff, and resources to ensuring this local election season—which begins with early voting today, Monday, […]
DPS Urges Children, Drivers to Learn Safe Habits During National School Bus Safety Week
National School Bus Safety Week is Oct. 18-22 and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) would like to remind the public that they play an important role in ensuring the school buses make it to their destinations safely each […]
Paxton Victorious Against San Antonio ISD Unlawful Vaccine Mandate
All employees of San Antonio ISD should know that they are not required to be vaccinated at this time and cannot be terminated for not being vaccinated. In the event that any SAISD employees are terminated, they should contact the […]
DPS Recognizes Lifesaving Efforts at PSC Meeting
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw awarded two Director’s Citations; seven Lifesaving Awards; and one Purple Heart to department personnel at the PSC meeting on Thursday, Oct. 14, at DPS Headquarters in Austin. […]
Texas Comptroller Names New Chief Investment Officer for Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today that Anca Ion will be the new Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC or Trust Company), effective Nov. 1. Ion is currently the deputy CIO of TTSTC and […]
Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences Seeks the Public’s Help in Identifying the Deceased
If you recognize or believe you may be able to help identify the deceased, contact the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences at either number provided: Main Number: 832-927-5000 or Forensic Investigations: 832-927-5001 Announcement Date: 10/13/2021 Date of Death/Recovery: 10/9/2021 IFS Case Number: […]
Social Security Announces 5.9 Percent Benefit Increase for 2022
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for approximately 70 million Americans will increase 5.9 percent in 2022, the Social Security Administration announced today. The 5.9 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 64 […]
