AG Paxton Calls on EPA to Suspend and Review Unlawful Regulations Harmful to...
Ken Paxton AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging it to suspend, review and reconsider Obama-era EPA regulations that Texas...
View ArticleThe Importance of Using Booster Seats
Unfortunately, seat belts do not come in one-size-fits-all. In fact, the seat belt that is designed to save an adult’s life in a crash does not fit a young child. And, the poor fit of the seat belt can...
View ArticleTexas Youth Are College Bound Thanks To More Than $1.5 Million In...
College dreams became reality for 79 Houston-area high school graduates during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Area Go Texan Scholarship Banquet, Wednesday, May 17. Thirty percent of graduates...
View ArticleTexas Receives $27.4 Million Grant to Combat Opioid Addiction
AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission announced that Texas has been awarded $27.4 million in federal funds to combat opioid use disorders. The grant, provided by the Substance Abuse...
View ArticleTexas Economy Adds 30,400 Jobs in April
AUSTIN — The Texas economy expanded in April with the addition of 30,400 seasonally adjusted nonfarm jobs. Texas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5.0 percent. “Texas...
View ArticleSales Tax Holiday for Water-Efficient, ENERGY STAR® Products Set for May 27-29
(AUSTIN) — Texas families can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Both take place on...
View ArticleParkway Place Residents Stay Active During National Physical Fitness And...
HOUSTON, May 19, 2017 – May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. It’s a time to spread the word about the benefits of being active, and Parkway Place, a faith-based senior living community,...
View ArticleHouston Area Adds Nearly 19,000 Jobs In April Third Straight Month Of Growth
(HOUSTON) Houston-area employers filled 18,700 positions in April, led by Professional & Business Services, Leisure & Hospitality, & Retail positions according to new data from Gulf Coast...
View ArticleJones Creek Ranch Park Grand Opening
FORT BEND COUNTY, TX – On May 12, 2017, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court celebrated the Official Grand Opening of the Jones Creek Ranch Park with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Pictured Left to Right:...
View ArticleTexas House Passes Senate Bill 8 On 2nd Reading
The ‘anti-abortion bill’ must receive a 3rd reading before heading back to the Senate. Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 8 on second reading by a vote of...
View ArticleCornyn: President’s Budget Prioritizes National Security, Fiscal Discipline
‘What a welcome relief from a White House budget anchored around overspending and growing the size of government, which we’ve seen for the last eight years.’ ‘One thing that President Trump has done,...
View ArticleDPS Urges Texans to Stay Vigilant, Report Suspicious Activity
State iWatch program accepts tips via website, mobile app AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is calling on Texans to remain vigilant regarding potential crime and terrorist activity...
View ArticleKaty Resident Elected President of Houston Council of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Beta Sigma Phi Soroity The photo includes members of the 2017-2018 Beta Sigma Phi, Houston Council Executive Board – (l-r) Parliamentarian, Alice White of Epsilon Phi Master chapter, President, Sharon...
View ArticleHouse Advances Emergency Voter Id Bill In Futile Effort To Avoid “Preclearance”
Eddie Rodriguez SB 5 creates new misdemeanor offense, codifies parts of court-ordered interim remedy. Austin, Texas – Today, the Texas House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 5 on second reading....
View ArticleHouse Bill 62 Passes The Texas Senate
(AUSTIN) House Bill 62, the statewide ban on texting while driving, passed the Senate by a vote of 23-8. Authored by Rep. Tom Craddick and Sen. Judith Zaffirini, the bill will head to the Governor’s...
View ArticleSen. Cruz Champions Economic Growth in Texas Tour
In Case You Missed It… Discusses legislative priorities during travels throughout the state WASHINGTON, D.C. – This weekend U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) traveled across the state, promoting his...
View ArticleInternationally Known Christian Writer Reacts to Manchester Concert Bombing
(Katy, Texas) Ariana Grande was just finishing her concert when things went horribly wrong. Some report hearing one explosion, some heard only one. People began fleeing. The explosions are thought to...
View ArticleMedicare offers prescription drug coverage to everyone with Medicare.
Make the most of Medicare’s drug coverage By Bob Moos/Southwest public affairs officer for the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services It’s a good deal. Medicare subsidizes the outpatient drug...
View ArticleKVPAC Students to Attend Texas Non-Profit Theatre Youth Conference
Cast and Student Director of To Burn a Witch, Sydney Novosad, Rachel Santos, Sarah Langford, Erin Kuykendall, and Sophie Wheeless Katy, Texas (May 21, 2017) – KVPAC Students will be attending the Texas...
View Article“Keeping Fallen Heroes in our Hearts Forever”
This event is jointly sponsored by the Fulshear Area Chamber of Commerce, Brazos River Rotary Club and Fulhear-Simonton Lions Club. The patriotic ceremony will pay tribute to those who have sacrificed...
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