KATY, TX [March 26, 2025] – For families looking ahead to next school year, pre-registration for the 2025-2026 school year will open on Monday, March 31 for new students zoned to Katy ISD. Pre-registration will close for students enrolling in Prekindergarten on June […]
Senate Votes to Advance Sen. Cruz Resolution Overturning IRS Cryptocurrency Regulation for Presidential Signature
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate voted 70-28 on final passage of a a resolution authored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to overturn a Biden administration midnight rule imposing regulations on software developers of decentralized financial (DeFi) technology. […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Joins Event as AT&T, Human-I-T Provide 100 Laptops to the Smithville Workforce Training Center
(SMITHVILLE) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today joined local officials and representatives from AT&T® and Human-I-T to provide Career Tracks, formerly the Smithville Workforce Training Center, with 100 refurbished laptops to distribute to job seekers in the Career Tracks program. Hegar, whose agency […]
TPWD Coastal Fisheries to Host Oyster Buyback Application Workshops
AUSTIN – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) has opened its application period for the Oyster Boat License Buyback Program. TPWD administers voluntary commercial fishing license buyback programs for the inshore shrimp, crab, and finfish fisheries, all of which have […]
Florida Moving Laws: What You Need to Know Before Hiring Movers
Moving can be horrifying, especially when looking at the legal aspects of the specific state. In Florida especially, understanding the laws and regulations associated with moving companies is very important to ensure a smooth relocation process. In this comprehensive guide, […]
Maud Marks Branch Library—May Programs
The following free programs will take place in person at the Maud Marks Library during the month of May. Please call 832-927-7860 for further information. Book Sale The Friends of the Maud Marks Library will hold their book sale on […]
Texas Rangers Identify Suspect in Laredo Mother’s Cold Case Murder
(Janette Escamilla Jaramillo) AUSTIN – The Texas Rangers and the Laredo Police Department have identified the man believed to be responsible for the 2016 killing of 33-year-old Janette Escamilla Jaramillo, of Laredo. Almost a decade after Jaramillo’s death, a Webb […]
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Block Federal Reserve from Issuing Central Bank Digital Currency
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, legislation that prohibits the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Cryptocurrency represents financial freedom, innovation, and privacy. A Central Bank […]
WIDESPREAD SCAM BASED ON SOARING DEMAND FOR BACKUP GENERATORS LEADS TO ARREST OF HOUSTON MAN
HOUSTON – A Houston man is charged with engaging in organized criminal activity for stealing nearly $500,000 worth of backup-power generators by scamming 30 distributors across Texas, Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen announced Tuesday. “He preyed on businesses […]
Sam Rayburn and Lake Tyler Team Up for a Double Lunker Day
ATHENS – With the eyes of the bass fishing world on Lake Ray Roberts for the 2025 Bassmaster Classic, Sam Rayburn Reservoir and Lake Tyler took their own turn in the spotlight on Saturday and delivered a double lunker day […]

