By: U.S. Senator John Cornyn, R-Texas National Park Week is here—April 19 through April 26—and it’s the perfect time to step back and appreciate the natural heritage that makes the Lone Star State so extraordinary. This year, the National Park Service […]
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Albritton ’71 Elected Chairman of Board of Regents
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas — The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Tuesday unanimously elected Robert L. “Bob” Albritton of Fort Worth as chairman and Jay Graham of Houston as vice chairman. Albritton ‘71 was appointed to the Board […]
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: A SUMMER DESTINATION FOR FAMILY FUN & GROWN-UP GETAWAYS!
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (April 23, 2025) – Grapevine is an ideal destination for day trips, family vacations and adult getaways this Summer. Located on the shores of Lake Grapevine near Dallas and Fort Worth, this Vintage Texas city offers exciting attractions, […]
HOUSTON AREA SEES TEPID HIRING DURING MARCH
(HOUSTON, Texas, April 21, 2025) Houston-area employment grew by an anemic 5,700 jobs during March, according to numbers released Monday by Workforce Solutions – Gulf Coast. This was the weakest March hiring since 2019 (excluding pandemic-related losses in 2020). Overall, six […]
DAV, RecruitMilitary® host Central Region Virtual Career Fair for Veterans
ERLANGER, KY. – DAV (Disabled American Veterans) and RecruitMilitary® will co-host the Central Region Veterans Career Fair, April 29 from 11:00am – 3:00pm Central. The event is free to veterans, their spouses, active duty military personnel and members of the National Guard […]
TPWD Completes Phase Two Property Purchase of 1,100 Acres Near Colorado Bend State Park
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) finalized the purchase of 1,100 acres in Lampasas and Burnet Counties, completing the second phase of an acquisition to create a new state park. The property is located across the river from […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Defends Texans’ Privacy Amid 23andMe Bankruptcy and Provides Information on How Consumers Can Protect Their Data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a motion to appoint a Consumer Privacy Ombudsman in the 23andMe bankruptcy case to ensure that the highly sensitive personal and genetic information of Texans is safeguarded throughout the bankruptcy proceedings. “The […]
Galveston College Showcases Welding Technology Program and Invites Prospective Students To Schedule a Campus Tour during National Welding Month in April
GALVESTON, Texas (April 17, 2025) – Galveston College Welding Technology faculty, staff and students are celebrating National Welding Month this April. Prospective students, parents, guardians, high school counselors and employer partners are invited to schedule a tour of the Galveston College Charlie Thomas Family […]
Check Your Air Conditioning Unit Now, Before Hot Weather Sets In – And Use Only A Licensed Air Conditioning Contractor
AUSTIN – Few things are as miserable – or as expensive – as a broken air conditioning system that could have been prevented by regular maintenance. Springtime is the perfect time to hire a licensed air conditioning contractor to assess any […]
TWC’s Upskill Texas Program Offers Opportunities to Boost Workforce Competitiveness
AUSTIN ⎯ The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is now accepting applications for the Upskill Texas program, which offers Texas businesses an advantage in building a highly qualified workforce. Upskill Texas enables businesses to invest in training solutions that address evolving industry demands and ensures they remain competitive in the marketplace. This initiative provides funding to support technical training for employers that are introducing new technologies, […]
