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Comptroller Glenn Hegar Distributes $1.3 Billion in Monthly Sales Tax Revenue to Local Governments

(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose districts $1.3 billion in local sales tax allocations for May, 4.5 percent more than in May 2024. These allocations are based on sales […]

The Power of Modern Candidate Tracking Systems in Today’s Competitive Talent Acquisition Landscape

Key Takeaways Candidate tracking systems streamline the hiring process, enhancing efficiency. The incorporation of AI in these systems elevates decision-making precision. Data security remains a paramount consideration for candidate information. Competitive advantage is achieved through optimized candidate experiences. Introduction: The […]

Houston Chamber Choir Celebrates Founder Robert Simpson’s Legacy with Gather ‘Round Season Finale Concert May 31

The Choir achieved greatness, including a Grammy® Award, under Simpson’s 30-year tenure as Artistic Director HOUSTON, May 7, 2025 — The Houston Chamber Choir presents Gather ‘Round on Saturday, May 31, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, concluding its 2024–2025 season, From Startup to Standout, […]

Two Harmony Public Schools Campuses Receive National Recognition from Project Lead The Way for Commitment to Student Achievement

Named a distinguished school for excellence in STEM education HOUSTON – Harmony Science Academy – Houston and Harmony Science Academy – Sugar Land  announce today that they have been recognized as a 2024-25 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. This honor is given to a […]

Houston Grand Opera to Present World Premiere Song Cycle A Voice Within

New work by Joel Thompson and Deborah D.E.E.P. Mouton set to debut June 17, 2025, in celebration of Juneteenth, at Emancipation Park Conservancy’s Cultural Center What: On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, Houston Grand Opera (HGO) will present the world premiere of A Voice Within, a new […]

Commissioner Buckingham Announces Pre-Sale of ‘Texas Takes Shape,’ a Historical Map Book of Texas History

AUSTIN— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. is pleased to announce the pre-sale of the General Land Office’s (GLO) book, Texas Takes Shape, a comprehensive volume on historical mapping in Texas, which dates back to the sixteenth century. “As a ninth generation […]

Attorney General Ken Paxton Announces Six Indictments and Arrests in Frio County for Illegal Vote Harvesting Scheme

Ken Paxton

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the indictments and arrests of six people, including several public officials, for election crimes related to a vote harvesting scheme in Frio County. “The people of Texas deserve fair and honest elections, not […]