U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution declaring this week as National School Choice Week. The senators were joined by Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John […]
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DPS Reminder: DL Expiration Waiver Ends in April
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding the public the waiver on expiration dates for driver licenses (DLs) and identification cards (IDs) ends on April 14, 2021. Customers who need to renew are urged to make an appointment or renew […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement On Blinken Confirmation Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement after voting against confirming the nomination of Antony J. Blinken to serve as Secretary of State: “The policies that Mr. […]
Comptroller’s Office Modernizes eSystems Webfile Portal
To better serve Texas taxpayers like you, the Comptroller’s office is modernizing the eSystems Webfile portal, which will launch Feb. 1. We’ve created a quick promotional video about the update, and we’d like to introduce you to these great upcoming features: A […]
Zebra Mussels Eradicated from Lake Waco in Central Texas
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has determined that invasive zebra mussels have been successfully eradicated from Lake Waco in Central Texas, preventing property damage, protecting water supply infrastructure and avoiding harm to the aquatic ecosystem. The department emphasized […]
Big Bend National Park Announces Development of New “Lone Mountain” Hiking Trail
The Brewster County Tourism Council and Visit Big Bend has been informed by Big Bend National Park that the development of a new hiking trail located at Panther Junction has begun. The Lone Mountain Trail will be accessible just north […]
Cornyn Celebrates Federal Authorization of New Vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s authorization of a new National Security Multi-Mission vessel (NSMV) to replace an aging training vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston. Sen. Cornyn supported appropriations for this […]
First Texas Air National Guard female two-star general to retire from Texas Military Department
The Adjutant General of Texas, Maj. Gen. Tracy R. Norris, will preside over a retirement ceremony for Maj. Gen. Dawn M. Ferrell, prior Adjutant General – Air for the Texas National Guard. The ceremony will be held in Fort Worth, […]
Jacey Jetton Announces Special District Transparency Bill
State Representative Jacey Jetton announces a bill adding transparency to special districts in Texas. These special districts provide important infrastructure and flood mitigation projects , allowing for the tremendous growth of residential developments across the state. As special districts collect […]
Modest Employment Gains In December As Retail And Related Activities Staffed Up For Final Holiday Sales Push
Holiday-related hiring continued to boost the region’s employment through December, which saw an additional 10,600 jobs filled, according to data released Friday morning by Workforce Solutions. Trade, Transportation and Utilities, which includes retail stores and logistics activities such as warehousing […]
