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Babin criticizes Senate Democrats over ongoing government shutdown
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin, who represents Texas's 36th district and serves as Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee, has published an opinion piece in Newsmax criticizing Senate Democrats for their role in the ongoing...
Luttrell announces October mobile office hours across Texas’ 8th Congressional District
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has announced that his staff will conduct mobile office hours at several locations across Texas’ 8th Congressional District in October.
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Bipartisan lawmakers urge Trump for more weapons deliveries and sanctions on Russia
By Houston Daily | Oct 17, 2025
A bipartisan group of lawmakers, led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas), has sent a letter to President Trump ahead of his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelensky.
Texas awards $1.3 million grant for Yerico Manufacturing’s Elgin facility expansion
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Yerico Manufacturing Inc. will receive a $1.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to support an expansion of its semiconductor equipment materials and services facility in Elgin.
Governor Abbott reappoints fourteen to Texas Health Services Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed fourteen individuals to the Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott joins annual walk in San Antonio to highlight fight against fentanyl
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in the 3rd Annual "Soles 4 Souls" Fentanyl Awareness Walk in San Antonio, recognizing families and community members for their efforts to address the fentanyl crisis.
Governor Abbott launches office to review state regulations and opens public feedback portal
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), which will operate within the Office of the Governor.
College Station receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
The City of College Station has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the required certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints four members to Texas State Board of Pharmacy
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Stacy Hightower to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and reappointed Donald “Donnie” Lewis, Donna Montemayor, and Richard “Rick” Tisch.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.9 million in job training grants for Northeast Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Seven schools in Northeast Texas have received career training grants totaling more than $1.9 million to help prepare students for jobs in high-demand fields.
Governor Abbott appoints Tonya Miller to Texas environmental commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with her term running until August 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott appoints Ashley Morgan to Texas Water Development Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Morgan to the Texas Water Development Board, with her term set to end on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott attends groundbreaking ceremony for Texas A&M’s new Aplin Center
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Governor Abbott proclaims October 3-10 as Manufacturing Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has designated October 3-10, 2025, as Manufacturing Week in Texas.
Abbott announces $8.5 million in grants to central Texas veteran service groups
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $8.5 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations in Central Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Tami Pierce to Harris County judicial post
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tami Pierce to serve as judge of the 180th Judicial District Court in Harris County.
Governor Abbott appoints Kenneth Cusick as Galveston County Criminal District Attorney
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Kenneth Cusick as the new Galveston County Criminal District Attorney.
Governor Abbott calls for moment of silence to honor October 7th attack victims
By Houston Daily | Oct 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a statewide moment of silence in Texas to honor the victims of the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel.
Governor Abbott mobilizes additional emergency resources amid heightened fire danger
By Houston Daily | Oct 10, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to mobilize more state emergency response resources due to heightened wildfire risks and potential flooding expected over the weekend.
Leakey recognized as newest Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 10, 2025
The City of Leakey has been named a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott.