AUSTIN – As Texas prepares to host matches in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds everyone about the iWatchTexas program — a critical resource for reporting suspicious activity or behavior and enhancing safety during World […]
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Congressman Christian Menefee Wins Primary Runoff Election for Texas’s 18th Congressional District
HOUSTON, TX — Congressman Christian Menefee has won the primary runoff election for Texas’ 18th Congressional District, capping an extraordinary seven-month stretch in which he won four consecutive elections for the same seat — a direct consequence of Republican gerrymandering and […]
Rep. Troy E. Nehls Introduces Bill to Bring FAA Aircraft Maintenance Documentation Into the 21st Century
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), Chairman of the House Aviation Subcommittee, introduced the Major Repair and Alteration Modernization Act, which would direct the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to modernize and expand electronic filing capabilities for FAA Form 337, which is used by mechanics and repair […]
EPA Announces $76 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Texas
DALLAS, TEXAS (May 20, 2026) – Today, EPA is announcing $76,607,000 in funding to protect Texas from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA’s unwavering commitment to Making America […]
County Judge Daniel Wong Discusses County with Attorney General Ken Paxton in Rare Visit
Richmond, TX – Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong hosted a meeting with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton at the historic courthouse to discuss a number of issues and challenges facing the state and the county. The visit by a […]
FIFA World Cup 2026: What It Means for Houston and Katy, Texas
The World’s Biggest Sporting Event Is Coming to Houston The FIFA World Cup is the largest and most watched soccer tournament in the world. Held every four years, it brings together national teams from across the globe and attracts billions […]
Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association Joins Governor Abbott at CIM Gala to Celebrate Workforce Development in Construction Materials
AUSTIN, Texas [April 27, 2026] – Leaders from across Texas’ construction materials industry gathered at the Texas State University Concrete Industry Management program’s (TXST CIM) Scholarship Gala April 23 in San Marcos to celebrate its mission of advancing education, workforce […]
Statement from Commissioner Lesley Briones on Planned Attack on Congregation Beth Israel
“I am horrified to learn about the planned attack on Congregation Beth Israel in Precinct 4. While I am incredibly grateful to the law enforcement leaders who disrupted this attack, it is profoundly unsettling to witness such hatred directed at […]
CDF-Texas: Proposed Rule Change Could Threaten Housing Security for Thousands of Texas Children
The federal government estimates that its proposed rule change could threaten the housing of 36,000 eligible children living in immigrant and mixed-status households nationwide. Nearly a quarter of impacted families live in Texas. AUSTIN, TX—Children’s Defense Fund-Texas (CDF-Texas), the Texas office […]
State Parks Getaways — April 2026
Where to Look for Wildflowers Mother Nature tosses a color bomb into Texas each spring in the form of wildflowers, creating huge fields of mixed blooms and small bursts of color. Your parks are showcases for many flower varieties — […]
