AUSTIN— In acknowledgment of its dedicated work to employ and retain veterans, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) received the Recognized Employer Award in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. This award highlights the organization’s strong commitment to recruiting, hiring, […]
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TWC Celebrates National Apprenticeship Day
AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) joins in celebrating April 30 as National Apprenticeship Day. The nationwide event highlights the significant growth of apprenticeship programs through recent years and showcases how they are developing a highly skilled workforce to strengthen our economy. “TWC’s ApprenticeshipTexas effort helps employers address critical hiring needs and add […]
STATEMENT FROM TEXAS AGRICULTURE COMMISSIONER SID MILLER
CELEBRATING THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S DECISION TO DROP CRIMINAL CHARGES AGAINST THE MAUDE FAMILY “The U.S. Department of Justice’s choice to dismiss the criminal charges against Charles and Heather Maude is a long-awaited action that highlights the damage caused by the […]
Commissioner Buckingham Announces Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest
AUSTIN, Texas –Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is proud to announce Yolanda Xiong of Flower Mound, Texas as the Grand Prize Winner of the 29th Annual Treasures of the Texas Coast Children’s Art Contest. Xiong is a 6th grade student at […]
Texas State Parks Roll Out All-Terrain Track Chairs for Ultimate Outdoor Access
AUSTIN – Texas State Parks are taking accessibility to the next level with the addition of nine motorized track wheelchairs, offering visitors new ways to explore trails and outdoor spaces. These battery-operated chairs are available at 10 state parks across […]
TDLR Suspends Bell County Man’s Massage Therapist, Instructor Licenses
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has suspended the massage therapist and massage instructor licenses of Demarr Thomas and he may not work in Texas as a massage therapist or as a massage instructor until the resolution […]
Groups Gather to Celebrate Texas Water Projects
Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area Projects Improve the Trinity River AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Ducks Unlimited (DU) hosted a project dedication recently to celebrate the completion of two wetland enhancement projects at Richland Creek Wildlife Management Area (WMA). Multiple corporate and […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Issues Statement on President Donald Trump’s First 100 Days in Office
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office. “In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump has set the new standard for bold, effective leadership. He has secured our […]
Senator Bettencourt’s SB 2206 to Boost R&D Tax Credit Passes Texas Senate 31-0
SB 2206 Makes Sure Texas’ Economy Keeps Pace with the Demands of the 21st Century (Austin, TX) — Today, the Texas Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 2206 by Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) on a bipartisan 31-0 vote. SB 2206 strengthens […]
Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Splashtown Opens May 3 for the 2025 Season
Houston’s Largest Water Park Offers More Than 40 Slides and Attractions for Guests of All Ages Access high-res photos WHAT: With the blue pools filled with water, the colorful tubes fully inflated and the lifeguards in place, Houston’s largest water […]
