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Luttrell schedules mobile office hours for constituent assistance in August
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has announced that his staff will hold mobile office hours at several locations across Texas’ 8th Congressional District in August.
Texas opens nominations for annual volunteer awards honoring community service
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Nominations have opened for the 42nd Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, which recognize Texans who have shown outstanding commitment to service and volunteering.
Governor Abbott distributes relief funds from benefit concert to Hill Country flood victims
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
On Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott participated in an event in Ingram where he and the Vaqueros del Mar Texas Flood Relief Fund presented $25,000 checks to more than 60 families affected by the recent Hill Country floods.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response ahead of storms in Northwest and Southeast Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe storms forecasted to affect Northwest and Southeast Texas through the middle of the week.
Texas governor vows repeated special sessions if Democrats continue walkout
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott responded after the Texas House and Senate indicated plans to adjourn sine die on Friday, August 15, 2025, if a quorum is not achieved.
Governor Abbott declares disaster in 191 counties amid rising wildfire risk
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a disaster for 191 Texas counties due to rising wildfire threats across the state.
Governor Abbott requests federal disaster aid for Uvalde County after July floods
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has asked the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that Uvalde County be added to President Donald J. Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration after flooding affected the area last month.
Governor Abbott announces Small Business Summit set for August in Big Lake
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Big Lake on Thursday, August 21, 2025.
Cedar Park earns all four 'Friendly Texas' certifications including new tourism designation
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
The City of Cedar Park has become the third community in Texas to achieve all four “Friendly Texas” certifications, which include Film Friendly Texas, Music Friendly Texas, Digital Media Friendly Texas, and Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources ahead of expected tropical storm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system forecasted to affect the Texas Gulf Coast starting Friday.
Texas awards $3.6 million grant to ACC for semiconductor manufacturing lab
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Austin Community College District (ACC) has received a $3.6 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to develop an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and a precision welding program at its Round Rock Campus in East...
Abbott signs bills targeting squatting on private property in Texas
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new bills into law aimed at addressing squatting on private property in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Brent Morgan to Midland County district court
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brent Morgan to serve as judge of the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County.
Governor Abbott appoints Michelle Mangum-Merendino to Liberty County judicial post
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County.
Governor Abbott appoints Amy Wren as district attorney for Angelina County
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County.
Texas sets employment records as job growth outpaces national average
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Texas has set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of residents employed, according to July labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission.
Governor Abbott calls special session with focus on disaster relief and key legislative issues
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has called for a second special legislative session in Texas, beginning at noon on Friday, August 15.
Texas set for $750 million USDA facility targeting New World screwworm
By Houston Daily | Aug 20, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have announced a $750 million investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas.
De La Cruz supports new USDA-funded sterile fly facility at Moore Air Base
By Houston Daily | Aug 15, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district announced support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s plan to invest $750 million in a new sterile fly production facility at Moore Air Base in Hidalgo County.
De La Cruz pushes for withholding aid to Mexico over water treaty compliance
By Houston Daily | Aug 14, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) announced that language she requested to increase accountability for the Mexican government was included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations...