Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $1.07 billion in local sales tax allocations for August, 17.4 percent more than in August 2020. These allocations are based on sales […]
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TDA Staff Recognized For Exceptional Work
Regional staff receives award for excellent performance during height of pandemic Today, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller announced TDA’s Region 1 Field Staff members Kyle Thompson, Joe Finley and Brandon Hubbard were recently honored at the 25th annual Texans Caring for Texans […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Announces New Commissioner David Iglesias
The Office of the Governor has announced a new appointment to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC), effective immediately. Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Commissioner David Iglesias, with a term to expire September 2021. The Texas State Library […]
Commemorating 25 Years of Big Time Texas Hunts, Entries Open for 2021-22 Season
This season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts (BTTH) program commemorates 25 years of offering Texans some of the very best hunting opportunities in the state. Ten premium guided hunt packages are offered in this year’s Big […]
Sens. Cruz, Cramer Introduce Bills to Ban Mask and Vaccine Mandates
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) today introduced the No Mask Mandates Act and No Vaccine Mandates Act. The No Mask Mandates Act ends the Biden administration’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) mask mandate […]
Harmony Public Schools Offers Limited Virtual Learning
Harmony Public Schools will offer a TEA-approved “remote conferencing” option that will allow students a limited ability to attend classes from home if they are sick, have been exposed to COVID-19, or in a COVID-19 high-risk group. Per TEA requirement, […]
The Periwinkle Foundation’s Newest Camp Experience: Periwinkle Family Summer Getaway
For the first time since September 2019, 26 Periwinkle families headed to Camp For All in Burton, Texas, for The Periwinkle Foundation’s newest camp experience, Periwinkle Family Summer Getaway. The camp was exclusively for families with children ages 5-16 that have previously undergone […]
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ Awards $1.2 Million in Achievement Scholarships to Texas Students
Today, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials announced that 99 deserving Texas college students will receive $1.2 million in additional educational funds through the Rodeo’s Achievement Scholarship Program. The Achievement Scholarships are awarded to current Rodeo scholars who are working […]
Alligator Snapping Turtles Seized in Illegal Trafficking Case Are Returned to Natural Habitat
Twenty-one adult, and six juvenile, alligator snapping turtles were recently released back into East Texas as part of a coordinated effort among Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), Stephen F. Austin State University, Sabine […]
COVID-19 Alert – Don’t Forget to Give Your Child a Boost! Booster seats help children fit adult seat belts
With the pandemic still going on and so many more stresses added to daily life it is important not to forget that children who are too small to fit the vehicle seat belt are at risk and need to ride […]
