Questions State Department nominee U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee (SFRC), today questioned President Biden’s nominee for Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman during her confirmation hearing. His line of questioning focused on his bipartisan and bicameral fight to […]
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Honor the Sacrifice of the Alamo Defenders at “Dawn at the Alamo” on March 6
Join the Alamo this Saturday as we honor the Defenders who gave their lives for Texas liberty at “Dawn at the Alamo.” An annual tradition, this commemorative ceremony will feature a presentation describing the events leading up to the morning […]
Harris County Appraisal District Earns Perfect Score From Texas Comptroller In Statewide Review
The Harris County Appraisal District (HCAD) has earned a perfect score in a comprehensive review of the district’s compliance with state laws, regulations, appraisal practices and operating best practices. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is required by the Texas […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Redundant, Unaccountable Treasury Dept. Offices
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced two bills to eliminate redundant and unaccountable offices within the Treasury Department. Both offices were created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. The first bill eliminates the Federal Insurance […]
Regents to Consider Sole Finalist for President of Texas A&M
The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will discuss and consider possible action in naming a sole finalist for the position of President of Texas A&M University. The Board will convene at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Century Ballroom, […]
The George Foundation Announces New Staff
The George Foundation is excited to announce Rocaille Roberts as our new Program Officer. In this role, Mrs. Roberts will support the Foundation’s grantmaking program by leading a portfolio of grants, reviewing funding requests and reports and maintaining relationships with Foundation grantees. “We […]
UHV Takes Home Three Advertising Awards
The University of Houston-Victoria was honored Friday night with three prestigious ADDY Awards for advertising excellence, including an award for the best sales and marketing entry in the competition. The awards were announced during the American Advertising Federation-Corpus Christi Chapter […]
Chronic Wasting Disease Discovered in Lubbock County
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has been discovered in a free-ranging 8 ½-year-old mule deer in Lubbock County, marking the first positive detection of the disease in the county. In coordination with the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), Texas Parks and […]
Statement by the Keep Texas Trucking Coalition on SB 17, SB 207, HB 19 and HB 1617
The Keep Texas Trucking Coalition (KTTC) today released the following statement regarding Senate Bills 17 and 207 and House Bills 19 and 1617, which address abusive lawsuits against owners and operators of commercial vehicles in Texas. “Abusive commercial vehicle lawsuits […]
Sen. Cruz Announces Communications Team for the 117th Congress
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced his communications team for the 117th Congress including two new additions, Erin Perrine and Steve Guest: “I’m pleased to welcome Steve and Erin to Team Cruz as they bring strong strategic communications experience and leadership. Steve’s ability to break […]
