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Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 18

Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 18


Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 19

Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 19


Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Nov. 18

Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 18


Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Nov. 19

Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 19


Governor Abbott administers lawyer oath to veterans who passed Texas bar exam

Governor Greg Abbott administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at a ceremony held at the Governor's Mansion.


Kilgore earns designation as tourism friendly texas certified community

The City of Kilgore has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after successfully completing the required certification process.


Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Alzheimer’s council

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.


Texas removes hundreds of rules for kinship foster care families

Texas officials have announced the removal of 195 administrative rules in an effort to make it easier for relatives and close family friends to become foster parents.


Governor Abbott announces appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs

Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs, reappointing Stewart McGregor and Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., and appointing Ethan Gillis.


Governor Abbott marks United States Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Texas Capitol

Governor Greg Abbott participated in a ceremony at the Texas Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.


Governor Abbott orders probes into Texas Southern University finances after audit concerns

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU) after concerns were raised by the Texas State Auditor.


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Nov. 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Nov. 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 18


Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Nov. 18

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18


City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Nov. 18

City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 18



De La Cruz votes to require DOJ release remaining Jeffrey Epstein files

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, has issued a statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “I am heart-stricken for...


Babin supports release of Jeffrey Epstein documents following House vote

Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) announced his support for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.


Rep. Troy Nehls’ REMOVE Act advances through House Judiciary Committee

Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 4711, known as the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee.


Rep. Oliverson on tort reform: 'There are plenty of medical liability insurers in the Texas market thanks to the 2003 tort reform law'

Tom Oliverson, Texas 130th District State Representative, said that Texas' tort reform has contributed to maintaining a competitive medical liability insurance market.