The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking public comment on the following proposed changes to the 2021-2022 Statewide Hunting and Migratory Game Bird Proclamations: Add crossbow to the definition of lawful archery equipment Modify the muzzleloader definition to clarify […]
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Sen. Cruz: Bringing Back Corrupt Pork-Barrel Spending Fills the Troughs For Washington D.C. Lobbyists
In order to curry favor with entrenched Washington special interests, Democrats have signaled their intent to bring back “community-project funding,” a desperate attempt to rebrand pork-barrel projects and revive the corrupt practice of earmarks. As Democrats continue to push a bloated $1.9 trillion bill […]
Social Security and OIG Hold Second Annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day
The Social Security Administration and the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) have once again joined forces to raise public awareness about Social Security imposter scams during the second annual ‘Slam the Scam’ Day on March 4. Social Security scams […]
Vice Chancellor and Dean Kathy Banks Named Sole Finalist to be Texas A&M President
A decade of accomplishments at Texas A&M leads to promotion to top job The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents today named Dr. M. Katherine Banks as the sole finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University. […]
Toyota ShareLunker Enjoys Incredible February Run of Success
Despite cold temperatures and an unprecedented winter storm, February proved to be a banner month for the Toyota ShareLunker program. From February 20th through the 28th, anglers reeled in eight Legacy Class largemouth bass. Six Lunkers were from O.H. Ivie, one from Conroe, […]
Texas Parks and Wildlife Now Accepting Summer Internship Applications
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is now taking applications for summer internships in all divisions, including Law Enforcement, Wildlife, State Parks, Infrastructure, Communications, Coastal Fisheries, and Inland Fisheries. “For university students who want to explore a conservation-related career, our […]
Texas A&M CIADM Signs Research Deal with Matica Biotechnology Inc.
Cell and gene therapy manufacturer adds to CIADM array of bio tech research partners The Texas A&M University System announced today it has a new private sector partner in advanced medical manufacturing — Matica Biotechnology, Inc. Matica Bio specializes in […]
State Sales Tax Revenue Totaled $2.5 Billion in February, with an Additional $167 Million from March 1 Activity
The majority of February sales tax revenue is based on sales made in January and remitted to the agency in February. For this period, however, the Feb. 22 due date for state taxes and fees to be reported and paid […]
Shoot Like A Girl® 2021 Home of the Brave Tour Continues with Next Stop in Pearland, Texas
Shoot Like A Girl will continue on the 2021 Home of the Brave Tour with a stop at Bass Pro Shops in Pearland, Texas the weekend on March 6 and 7 as part of Bass Pro Shops conservation exhibit. Both new and seasoned shooters are […]
Sen. Cruz Called on Colleagues to Vote Against Raimondo’s Nomination, Stop Embrace of China, and Defend U.S. Interests
Warned against the Biden administration’s embrace of the Chinese Communist Party, raised concerns with Commerce Secretary nominee Gina Raimondo U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce and Foreign Relations Committees, today delivered remarks on the Senate Floor outlining Democrats’ embrace, led by President Biden, of the […]
