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Texas strengthens border security through Operation Lone Star

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues efforts to secure the Texas border in collaboration with the Trump Administration.

By Houston Daily | Feb 17, 2025

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Texas awards $2.4M grant to Dongjin Semichem for Killeen facility expansion

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Dongjin Semichem Texas, Inc. (DST) will receive a $2.4 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF).

Braven Environmental announces $145M recycling facility in Texarkana under Texas JETI program

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Braven Environmental, LLC will establish an advanced recycling facility in Texarkana as part of the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.

Governor Abbott announces launch of NYSE Texas headquartered in Dallas

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the upcoming launch of NYSE Texas, a fully electronic equities exchange to be based in Dallas.

Port Aransas earns recognition as tourism friendly certified community

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Port Aransas for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.

McCaul supports Texas A&M's partnership with RELLIS for nuclear reactor development

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has expressed support for a new collaboration between Texas A&M University and the RELLIS Campus aimed at developing small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs).

Luttrell proposes bill for DHS assessment on Syrian terrorist threats

By Houston Daily | Feb 13, 2025

Congressman Morgan Luttrell has introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act, a legislative proposal that mandates the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to assess threats posed by individuals in Syria linked to Foreign Terrorist...

Congressman McCaul questions USAID spending priorities under Biden administration

By Houston Daily | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, recently addressed concerns about USAID's allocation of taxpayer dollars under the Biden administration during a committee hearing.

Judge Nelly Treviño Santos appointed director of Houston municipal courts

Following a unanimous vote by the city council, Mayor John Whitmire has officially appointed Judge Nelly Treviño Santos as the new Director and Presiding Judge of the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department.

Houston attorney Roland Garcia appointed as new port commissioner

Today, Houston Attorney Roland Garcia was appointed as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority for a two-year term.

Houston mayor unveils results from citywide efficiency study

Today, Mayor John Whitmire and his leadership team presented the findings of a citywide efficiency study for Houston's 22 municipal departments.

McCaul reintroduces act to boost pediatric cancer treatment

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has reintroduced the Give Kids a Chance Act, aiming to accelerate pediatric cancer treatments and broaden access to therapies for children with rare diseases.

De La Cruz and Sykes lead bipartisan effort in women's caucus

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas has been elected as Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Congressional Women’s Caucus.

De La Cruz advances bipartisan bills supporting veteran housing

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has successfully advanced two pieces of legislation aimed at supporting veterans.

Houston allocates $14.7M in grants to arts organizations and artists

The City of Houston is set to distribute $14,795,116 in grants to support 102 individuals and 156 arts and culture nonprofit organizations in 2025.

Congressman McCaul praises efforts leading to Marc Fogel's release from Russia

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has issued a statement regarding the release of Marc Fogel from Russia.

Bipartisan bill seeks expansion of direct primary care through Medicaid

Congress members Dan Crenshaw, Kim Schrier, Lloyd Smucker, and Brittany Pettersen have introduced a bipartisan bill named the Medicaid Primary Care Improvement Act.

Luttrell introduces bill on migrant children's safety amid reports of lost contact

Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced new legislation aimed at protecting unaccompanied migrant children in the United States.