Aug. 18, 2025 – The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who was mistakenly released from jail on Sunday at 4:30 a.m. Troy Dugas, 36, was previously sentenced to 5 years in state prison for committing a […]
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Investigation into Utility Companies Connected to the Devastating Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fires
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced an investigation into several utility companies connected to the devastating Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fires. In 2024, Smokehouse Creek and Windy Deuce Fires affected more than 1 million acres in the […]
Texas Game Wardens Near Conclusion of ‘Ghost Deer’ Case with 24 Suspects, 1,400 Charges Filed Statewide
AUSTIN – The Texas Game Warden investigation known as “Ghost Deer” has reached a possible conclusion after two additional suspects turned themselves in on felony charges. This brings the total number of individuals implicated in the case to 24, with approximately 1,400 […]
Texas ABLE® Program Celebrates ABLE Savings Day
(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is joining the National Association of State Treasurers (NAST) in recognizing today as the second annual Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Day and reminding Texans with disabilities and their families about the advantages […]
$104,092 Donation Made to Texas Hill Country Relief Efforts
Brookshire Brothers Customers and Charitable Foundation Make Sizable Donation to The Salvation Army’s Texas Division LUFKIN, TEXAS (August 13, 2025)…In the wake of devastating flooding over the July 4th weekend, Brookshire Brothers customers and the Brookshire Brothers Charitable Foundation have joined […]
Bettencourt’s Outdoor Warning Sirens in Flood-Prone Areas, SB 2, Passes Senate Unanimously!
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick Priority Bill Mandates Early Warning Sirens in Response to July 4th Flood Disaster AUSTIN, TX — Senate Bill 2 (SB 2), authored by Senate Local Government Chairman Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) in response to the devastating […]
Rip off the Bandaid when Downsizing
Art & Antiques by Dr. Lori by Dr. Lori Verderame When it comes to downsizing, most people think that the problem is a lack of space, but in fact, the problem is dealing with a lifetime of emotions that present […]
statement from Houston City Controller Chris Hollins in response to the tragic loss of lives due to the flooding in Central Texas
“Our hearts are with everyone impacted by the devastating floods in Central Texas. This is a deeply painful time of tragedy, and we stand with every family and community navigating this catastrophe. We share your heartbreak, and we’re holding you […]
Operation BBQ Relief Returns to Texas in Response to Deadly Flooding
Kerrville, Texas. – Operation BBQ Relief (OBR), a much-loved nonprofit founded by big-hearted Kansas City pitmasters, is returning to Texas to provide BBQ, comfort, and a sense of normalcy to all those impacted by the catastrophic flooding. This marks OBR’s […]
Cornyn Provision to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston Passed in Senate’s One Big Beautiful Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the passage of his provision to reconsider moving the Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to its rightful home near the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) Johnson Space Center (JSC) in […]
