AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will increase patrols beginning this weekend to ensure drivers stay focused and avoid distractions while driving. April 7 through April 14, the Texas Highway Patrol (THP) will conduct its annual Distracted […]
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DPS Advises of Possible Vehicle Emissions Testing Delays
Storm Damage at Data Center Causes Issues with Information Transmission AUSTIN –The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is notifying drivers that they may experience a delay in obtaining an emissions inspection for vehicles registered in emissions counties due to intermittent connectivity […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Infrastructure Funding for Gulf Coast Ports
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN), introduced the Securing Smart Investments in Our Ports Act, which would help ensure that Texas Gulf Coast ports receive a […]
Military Women’s Memorial Celebrates Contributions by Daughters of the American Revolution Totaling $1 Million in Support of Preserving Stories of Women Servicemembers
Most Recent Donation by DAR will Support Important Renovations to Gallery Spaces within the Memorial ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Military Women’s Memorial (MWM) proudly announce that the longstanding commitment by […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Leads Multistate Coalition in Joining Trump Administration’s Efforts to Stop Illegal DEI Employment Practices at Law Firms
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton, leading a multistate coalition, sent letters to twenty law firms requesting information about the firms’ diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) employment practices which potentially violate federal anti-discrimination laws and state laws against deceptive trade […]
Lake Nasworthy ‘Infested’ with Invasive Zebra Mussels
AUSTIN – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has designated Lake Nasworthy, near San Angelo, as “infested” with invasive zebra mussels. This designation signifies there is an established reproducing population present in the lake. TPWD confirmed the presence of […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Give Afrikaner Population Priority-2 Refugee Status
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) introduced the Asylum for Farmers and Refugees in Crisis and Necessary Emigration Resettlement (AFRIKANER) Act, which would give Priority-2 refugee status to residents of South Africa who are members of the Afrikaner ethnic minority group that have suffered […]
Texas Senate Confirms Commissioners Hord, Stodghill to Public Safety Commission
(Left to Right: Dan Hord III, Steven H. Stodghill) AUSTIN – On Wednesday, the Texas Senate confirmed Dan Hord III and Steven H. Stodghill as members of the Public Safety Commission (PSC). These confirmations follow Hord’s appointment and Stodghill’s reappointment […]
2025 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Winners Announced
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announces the 2025 Lone Star Land Steward Ecoregion Award winners. This year’s award winners represent a variety of conservation efforts, ecosystems and accomplishments, all of which display excellence in natural resource management […]
Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life and legacy of Houston native and professional boxer George Foreman, who passed away on March 21, 2025. Text is below, and you […]
