The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has upgraded Richland Chambers Reservoir southeast of Dallas to fully “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. Fully infested status signifies that there is an established, reproducing population in the lake. The status change is […]
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Sen. Cruz Calls Out Democrats for Once Again Blocking Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after Senate Democrats once again put their political interests ahead of the needs of the American people by blocking a targeted legislative package to help workers, families, small businesses and schools affected by the coronavirus pandemic: “By refusing to move forward without […]
AG Paxton Statement on Tragic Death of Houston Police Sergeant
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton gave this statement following the horrific news of Houston Police Department Sergeant Harold Preston’s death in the line of duty: “Texans grieve today, yet again, as a courageous police sergeant was senselessly murdered in the line […]
Senators Introduce Constitutional & Legislative Proposals To Prevent Democrats from Packing the Supreme Court
Efforts include ‘Keep Nine’ constitutional amendment and legislation to prevent Democrats from packing the Supreme Court As Democrats plan to pack the Supreme Court with liberal judicial activists if they win the election, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Martha McSally (R-Ariz.), Roger […]
Cornyn Praises Austin Tice News, Renews Call for His Release
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising reports of the Administration’s recent talks with Syrian officials to secure the safe release of Austin Tice, a Houston native, Marine veteran, and journalist who has been held captive in Syria for […]
Houston’S Unemployment Rate Jumps To 9.6% In September Up From 8.1% In August
The Houston region’s September not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate rose to 9.6 percent from 8.1 percent in August, according to data released this morning by Workforce Solutions. The statewide unemployment rate also rose from 7.0 percent to 8.3 percent while nationally the […]
DPS Awards Highlight Exceptional Efforts
The Texas Public Safety Commission (PSC) and Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven McCraw presented two Medals of Valor, one Purple Heart, 10 Lifesaving Awards, the 2020 Top Trooper Awards and a Unit Citation to department personnel. Three Director’s Awards were also presented to partner agency personnel at the PSC […]
Sen. Cruz on Confirmation Hearing for Judge Barrett: ‘Democrats Surrendered’
Delivers his final statement at Judge Barrett’s confirmation hearing, and joins Maria Bartiromo, Hugh Hewitt, and Fox & Friends to discuss the first three days U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today participated in day […]
Saturday Appointments Still Available at Driver License Offices
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans that many driver license (DL) offices across the state continue to offer appointments on Saturdays — and appointments remain available at offices statewide. Saturday appointments are specifically for customers to renew or […]
You Can Always Count on Texans
by U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas It’s been seven months since COVID-19 fundamentally changed Texans’ lives. Seven long months – and longer for some. But what was true in March is still true today, which is that when the going […]
