What is the danger? Tropical Storm Wilfred, the 21st named storm of 2020, has formed in the Atlantic Ocean. Wilfred poses no threat to Texas. According to the National Hurricane Center, Wilfred is currently moving west-northwest and is expected to weaken […]
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Governor Abbott To Allow Essential Family Caregivers in Nursing and Long-Term Care Facilities
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference, part of which announced new guidelines for nursing home visitation. He directed the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to expand visitation to all COVID-negative residents in long-term care […]
Houston’s Unemployment Rate Dips To 8.1% In August From 9.4% In July
Rate Improves But Almost Double Compared To 2019 (HOUSTON) The Houston region’s August not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate fell to 8.1-percent, an improvement from July’s 9.4-percent rate yet still high compared to 4.1-percent in 2019, according to data released this morning by […]
Cruz Calls on CDC Director for Coronavirus Data to Inform Policymakers, Restore Americans’ Trust
In response to disinformation and confusion surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, releases correspondence with CDC director to increase transparency and provide clarity WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday released Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Robert Redfield’s responses to […]
Texas Comptroller Announces $300 Million in Unclaimed Property Returned in Fiscal 2020
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office approved and paid $300 million in unclaimed property claims during the past fiscal year, Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today. This is the second time the Comptroller’s office has returned more than $300 million in unclaimed […]
AG Paxton: Former Texas ITT Students to Receive $27 Million in Debt Relief Settlement with PEAKS Trust
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton today announced a settlement agreement with PEAKS Trust, a private loan program run by ITT Tech and affiliated with Deutsche Bank entities, granting over $27 million in debt relief to former ITT students in Texas. This […]
DPS Troopers Hit Milestone in Child Rescues
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Highway Patrol Troopers this week rescued their 500th child during traffic stops since the implementation of specialized training that began in 2009. Troopers receive the training as part of the Interdiction for […]
Public Comment Now Open for New Fisheries District Office Building
AUSTIN – An exciting project is in the planning and design phase with public comments now being accepted for a new 8,000 square foot Inland Fisheries District Office building at Lake Corpus Christi State Park. The project is a collaborative […]
Texas Department Of Agriculture Provides Guidance On School Meals As Students Return
Emphasizes all students have access to meals, but school districts can choose best local method (AUSTIN) This week, Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has provided additional guidance to the public, elected officials, and school leaders on how Texas will implement federal […]
Texas State Library and Archives Commission Launches Texas Free WiFi Map
Austin, TX – The Texas State Library and Archives Commission, in partnership with Texas Legal Services Center / Texas Law Help and the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid, have launched the Texas Free WiFi Map. This interactive online map provides up-to-date […]
