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Governor Abbott names new members to Texas School for the Deaf governing board
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Governing Board of the Texas School for the Deaf (TSD).
Ariat International expands Fort Worth headquarters with $8.9 million investment
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2025
Ariat International will expand its regional headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas, adding 150 jobs and investing more than $8.9 million in the area.
Governor Abbott announces $9.8 million grant for semiconductor training hub at Temple College
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $9.8 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Temple College for the creation of the Central Texas Chips Hub in Taylor.
Governor Abbott appoints Stephanie Muth as head of Texas Health and Human Services
By Houston Daily | Dec 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Stephanie Muth as the new Executive Commissioner for Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), effective January 3, 2026.
Governor Abbott asks Treasury to investigate CAIR’s tax-exempt status
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, requesting an investigation into the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the suspension of its 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.
Governor Abbott appoints four members to Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed four individuals to the Health Professions Workforce Coordinating Council.
Governor Abbott appoints Patrick Fertitta to University of Houston System Board of Regents
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Patrick Fertitta to the University of Houston System Board of Regents.
Texas HHS Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young announces retirement after nearly four decades
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the upcoming retirement of Cecile Erwin Young, Executive Commissioner of Texas Health and Human Services (HHS), effective January 2, 2026.
Governor Abbott appoints Jonathan Richey as judge for 369th Judicial District Court
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jonathan Richey as Judge of the 369th Judicial District Court, which serves Anderson, Cherokee, and Leon Counties.
San Augustine named as newest Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
The City of San Augustine has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Governor Abbott calls for joint SBA damage assessments after Southeast Texas storms
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to coordinate with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and local partners to conduct joint preliminary damage assessments in Southeast Texas following...
Governor Abbott, First Lady deliver Thanksgiving meals with Meals on Wheels Central Texas
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott participated in a Thanksgiving volunteer event with Meals on Wheels Central Texas, delivering meals to families and homebound seniors in Austin. “It is a tradition for my family to volunteer with...
Governor Abbott activates emergency resources as storms threaten Southeast and East Texas
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather expected to affect Southeast and East Texas starting tomorrow.
De La Cruz introduces bill addressing Mexican compliance with Rio Grande water treaty
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district and Congressman Henry Cuellar have introduced the Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act.
McCaul calls Russian abduction of Ukrainian children 'evil' at Senate hearing
By Houston Daily | Dec 4, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, spoke at a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on State and Foreign Operations regarding the abduction of Ukrainian children by Russia.
Chairman Nehls addresses advanced air mobility progress at congressional hearing
By Houston Daily | Dec 3, 2025
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at a hearing titled “America Builds: The State of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Industry” in Washington, D.C. Nehls began by welcoming Ranking Member Andre Carson to...
Congressman Hunt seeks details on vetting after deadly D.C. attack involving Afghan immigrant
By Houston Daily | Dec 3, 2025
Congressman Wesley Hunt has requested that Director Edlow, head of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, provide a full disclosure of the vetting process used for Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal.
Nehls and Davids highlight progress in bipartisan ATC modernization working group
By Houston Daily | Dec 2, 2025
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls and Representative Sharice Davids issued a joint statement after the fifth meeting of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC) and National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group.
McCaul urges House passage of Give Kids A Chance Act honoring childhood cancer advocate
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), co-chair and founder of the Childhood Cancer Caucus, addressed the House floor in support of his bill, the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act.
House passes De La Cruz’s HUD Transparency Act with bipartisan support
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the HUD Transparency Act, a bill introduced by Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas’ 15th district.