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CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation’s Community Generator Donation Program; Donates backup generator to the Montgomery County Office of Emergency Management

CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 million grant from the Foundation HOUSTON — May 27, 2025 — Today, at an announcement in […]

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Arrest of Two Illegal Aliens in Connection with the Death of a Woman on Lake Grapevine

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced the arrest of an illegal alien suspected of killing a woman kayaking on Lake Grapevine over the weekend and another illegal alien who helped her flee the scene of the crime. On […]

12 Harmony Public Schools campuses named official ‘National School of Character’

In total, Harmony now has 32 National School of Character campuses and 51 State School of Character campuses. [HOUSTON] – Twelve Harmony Public Schools campuses located across the state of Texas were recognized as National Schools of Character on Thursday, May 22. The awards […]

Texas Veteran Commission announces Veteran Employers of the Year

Austin, TX – The Texas Veterans Commissioners approved the annual Veteran Employer of the Year awards at the quarterly commission meeting on May 15, 2025. TVC Veteran Employment Services staff nominate businesses and organizations which demonstrate a strong commitment to employing veterans […]

Eight Massage Establishments, One Sharing a Building With a Daycare, Closed For Suspected Human Trafficking 

AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has issued a six-month emergency closure order effective May 19, 2025, for eight massage establishments for suspected human trafficking in six cities. A TDLR investigation revealed a range of violations at […]

Texas Legislature Unanimously Passes HB 2001 to End Bid-Rigging Corruption in Texas HB 2001 Dramatically Increases Misdemeanors to Felonies to Crack Down on Bid-Rigging Fraud The Bill by Rep. Meyers and Senate Sponsor Bettencourt now Heads to Governor Abbotts Desk!

Austin, TX — In a strong bipartisan show of support, the Texas Legislature has unanimously passed House Bill 2001 (HB 2001) with a 31–0 vote in the Senate and 145–0 in the House. Authored by Rep. Morgan Meyer (R–University Park) […]

Trump Administration Supports Attorney General Ken Paxton’s Lawsuit Against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for Illegally Manipulating Energy Markets

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – The Trump Administration’s Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) have taken legal action supporting Attorney General Ken Paxton’s lawsuit against BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard for conspiring to artificially manipulate the coal market through anticompetitive […]

The Heritage Society Offers Two Unique Juneteenth Tours Honoring Black History

HOUSTON, Texas (May 23, 2025) —Starting June 7, 2025, The Heritage Society at 1100 Bagby Street invites visitors to explore the rich tapestry of Houston’s Black history through two immersive tours, each offering a distinct perspective on the journey from […]

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