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Texas continues collaborative efforts with Trump administration for enhanced border security
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is working with the Trump Administration to enhance border security in Texas.
Texas governor praises house passage of $12B border reimbursement
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to the United States House of Representatives for allocating $12 billion in President Donald J. Trump's proposed legislation, known as "One Big Beautiful Bill."
Texas grants $3M for Tokyo Electron's new Austin tech center
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $3,080,000 to Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc. (TEL U.S.) for their technical training and research and development center in Austin.
Governor Abbott announces 2025 Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 26-31, 2025, as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Texas.
Abbott honors fallen Texas heroes at Memorial Day ceremony
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces members who lost their lives in the past year during a Memorial Day ceremony at the Texas Capitol.
Abbott renews border security disaster proclamation affecting numerous Texas counties
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a disaster proclamation concerning border security, initially issued on May 31, 2021.
Texas legislature passes historic public education funding bill
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has commended the Texas Legislature for passing House Bill 2, which marks a significant increase in public education funding in the state.
Federal disaster aid approved for four South Texas counties after March floods
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that four counties in South Texas will receive federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding in March.
Texas tops US in job creation under Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas leads the nation in job creation, adding more new jobs last month and over the past year than any other state.
Abbott announces $46M in grants for Texas veterans' assistance
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Veterans Commission (TVC), has announced a distribution of over $46.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants to 175 organizations across Texas.
Governor Abbott pays tribute to fallen Texas DPS troopers at memorial service
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the annual Peace Officers Memorial Service held by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) in Austin.
Flatonia becomes a film friendly certified community
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Flatonia is now a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott joins FEMA review council under Trump's appointment
By Houston Daily | May 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has been sworn into the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council.
Week ending May 17: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | May 24, 2025
There were 123 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County in the week ending May 17, according to BlockShopper.com.
17130 Kildonan Court, Richmond acquired by Shadreika Tranae and Zachariah Lee Hoskins, Shadreika Tranae Hoseds and Zachariah Lee Hosklns
By Houston Daily | May 24, 2025
A property at 17130 Kildonan Court, Richmond was sold on May 22 by Chesmar Homes LLC LLC for $372,830. The buyers were Shadreika Tranae and Zachariah Lee Hoskins, Shadreika Tranae Hoseds and Zachariah Lee Hosklns.
Andre Vasquez buys 2013 Thompson Road, Richmond
By Houston Daily | May 24, 2025
On May 22, Andre Vasquez purchased a property at 2013 Thompson Road, Richmond from Marvin Boyd Henry.
11706 Blair Meadow Drive, Meadows Place sold on May 22
By Houston Daily | May 24, 2025
A property at 11706 Blair Meadow Drive, Meadows Place was sold on May 22 by Sergio V Garza for $223,120. The buyer was Kim-Chi Nguyen.
McCaul secures funds for Texas' border security expenses
By Houston Daily | May 24, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, a Republican from Texas and vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, has been featured in a Fox News article for his efforts to secure $12 billion in federal funding.
House approves $12 billion reimbursement for Texas' border security costs
By Houston Daily | May 23, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced the House's approval of a provision that will reimburse border states, primarily Texas, with $12 billion for costs incurred in securing the border under the Biden administration.
Lawmakers propose drone pilot program for police de-escalation
By Houston Daily | May 23, 2025
Congressmen Troy E. Nehls and Don Davis have introduced the De-escalation Drone Pilot Program Act of 2025 in Washington, D.C. This legislation aims to establish a pilot program within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to explore the use of...