Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Community Archery Program wants to help Texans learn how to harvest their own meals, join a tradition in the outdoors, and improve on or learn a new skill through “Bowhunter by Fall”. Through monthly […]
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CONSUMER ALERT: Be Cautious When Purchasing Over-the-Counter Hearing Aids
Attorney General Ken Paxton today warned Texans to be cautious when considering buying from companies selling over-the-counter hearing aids, particularly online or by mail order. Many hearing devices sold this way are not approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) […]
Critical Texas waterfowl habitat gets a boost
DU awarded $1.5 million NAWCA grant for wetlands restoration in coastal Texas Ducks Unlimited (DU) was recently awarded a $1.5 million North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) grant to support restoration work in the Chenier Plain Initiative Area of the […]
Headwaters to Baywaters: A Story of Urban Resilience Launches
Story map informs and educates on the importance of riparian corridors and the need to protect them in our region. Bayou Land Conservancy, Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Galveston Bay Foundation, Houston Audubon, and Katy Prairie Conservancy announce Headwaters to Baywaters: A Story of […]
Paxton Intervenes in CDC’s Shut-Down of the Cruise Industry
Attorney General Ken Paxton today filed a motion to intervene in Florida’s case against the Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for their series of unlawful orders that brought the cruise industry to a halt. The CDC […]
Sen. Cruz Applauds Passage of Texas Voting Rights Bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after the Texas House of Representatives passed SB 7, a voting rights bill: “Today, the Texas House passed SB 7 on second reading, a bill to safeguard our elections in Texas, […]
Two Weeks Remain to Apply for Federal Assistance
Time is running short. Texas residents and businesses recovering from uninsured or underinsured losses and damage caused by February’s severe winter storms have two weeks left to register for disaster assistance with FEMA and apply for a U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) low-interest disaster loan. The deadline to register with FEMA and apply with the SBA is May 20, 2021. The fastest and easiest way […]
FEMA Recovery Checklist Following the Severe Winter Storms in Texas
Texans in the 126 counties* designated for disaster assistance who were affected by February’s severe winter storms and still need help have many resources to support their recovery efforts. Review FEMA’s recovery checklist to ensure you’ve taken all the steps […]
WGU Texas Announces WGU Loves Teachers Scholarships for National Teacher Appreciation Week
$4,000 Scholarships Available to Ease Tuition Cost for Current and Aspiring Educators Online, non-profit university WGU Texas will observe National Teacher Appreciation Week May 3-7 by offering up to 500 scholarships (totaling $2 million) for current and future education professionals who wish to […]
The Ten Best Reasons to Visit Galveston Island This Summer
You don’t need a real reason to head to the coast during the Texas summer – the cool breezes and sparkling Gulf waters are usually enticement enough. But, in case you’re looking for a little extra motivation, here’s 10 excuses to head […]
