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Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Call on EPA to Halt Changes Increasing Refinery Compliance Costs 

Ted Cruz for Senator

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah), and their colleagues sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin calling on the EPA not to move forward with proposals to reallocate exempted renewable volume […]

The Texas America250 Commission Encourages Texans to Participate in Events Celebrating the 250th Anniversary of the United States

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DECEMBER 9, 2025 (AUSTIN, TX) — The Texas America250 Commission encourages Texans across the state to plan and participate in community events and celebrations commemorating America’s Semiquincentennial in 2026. “As attention turns to this historic milestone in the founding our nation, we’re excited […]

Houstonians Invited to Giving Voice, Houston Grand Opera’s Seventh Annual Showcase of Black Artists in Classical Music and Opera

Houston Grand Opera

2026 concert to be presented by HGO in partnership with The Fort Bend Church Event to celebrate two milestones: the centennial of Black History Month and the 250th anniversary of the United States HOUSTON—Dec. 10, 2025—Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is […]

Lt. Gov. Patrick’s “Operation Double Nickel” Proposes Major Increases in ISD Tax Homestead Exemptions Senator Bettencourt Says 6.1 Million Texas Homesteads will See Lifetime Savings

Senator Paul Bettencourt

Proposal lowers the senior exemption to age 55 for 3.3M homeowners to never worry about appraisals on ISD taxes HOUSTON, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston), Chair of the Senate Local Government Committee and a leading architect of Texas property tax […]

Seven Lakes HS Performing Arts Proudly Presents Holiday Extravaganza

2025 Holiday Extravaganza Poster

DECEMBER 11, 2025 | 5:30 & 7 P.M. Seven Lakes High School Ninth Grade Cafeteria and Performing Arts Center Christmas at the Movies Tickets $15 | Dessert Prelude Add-On $10 Ticketing available at studiovii.org/tickets. Raffle: Gift basket raffle is LIVE Purchase raffle tickets: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/slhs-holiday-extravaganza-raffle–2025

Holiday Anxiety in Older Adults: How Families Can Bring Comfort and Connection

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The holiday season is often filled with joy, togetherness, and celebration — but for many older adults, this time of year can also bring feelings of anxiety, loneliness, and stress. Understanding the causes of holiday-related anxiety and offering practical support […]

Attorney General Ken Paxton Defeats Biden Administration Rule that Blocked State Investigations into Abortion and “Gender Transition” Cases

Attorney General of Texas

AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton is announcing a major victory in a case against the Corrupt Biden Administration as a Biden-era U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) rule that allowed healthcare providers to refuse to cooperate with […]