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House passes Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act aimed at advancing childhood cancer treatment
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed the Mikaela Naylon Give Kids A Chance Act, a bill designed to improve pediatric cancer treatments and expand access to therapies for children with rare diseases.
President Trump signs Rep. Nehls’ bill raising pensions for Medal of Honor recipients
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
President Donald J. Trump has signed into law the Medal of Honor Act, a bill authored by Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), which significantly increases the special pension for Medal of Honor recipients. “Medal of Honor recipients truly embody...
Governor Abbott appoints Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to economic development board
By Houston Daily | Dec 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eric Andresen and Crystal Long to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott appoints Gregory Wilhelm as judge for Ellis County court
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Gregory “Greg” Wilhelm as Judge of the 504th Judicial District Court in Ellis County.
Governor Abbott appoints Rick Bell as judge for Fort Bend County court
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Richard “Rick” Bell as Judge of the 501st Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County.
Governor Abbott appoints Mark Hanna as judge for Fort Bend County court
By Houston Daily | Nov 30, 2025
Mark Hanna has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as Judge of the 502nd Judicial District Court in Fort Bend County.
Troy Nehls announces retirement from Congress to focus on family
By Houston Daily | Nov 29, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that he will not seek re-election after his current term in Congress, choosing instead to focus on his family.
Rep. Troy Nehls calls for stronger controls on foreign-made optical components
By Houston Daily | Nov 26, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) has published an op-ed in the Washington Reporter, emphasizing the need to protect the United States’ artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure by securing optical transceivers and prioritizing American-made...
Big Spring receives film-friendly certification from state commission
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
The City of Big Spring has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community, following the completion of a training and certification process led by the Texas Film Commission.
Texas announces loan for new natural gas plant in Houston region
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 455 megawatt natural gas power plant in the Houston area.
Governor Abbott appoints Cliff Todd president of Sabine River Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Cliff Todd as president of the Sabine River Authority Board of Directors.
Cancoil USA announces $28 million manufacturing facility bringing 120 jobs to Jacksonville
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Cancoil USA has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing operations center in Jacksonville, Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints Jamey Steen to Texas Historical Commission
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed James H.C. “Jamey” Steen to the Texas Historical Commission, with a term ending on February 1, 2027.
Texas officials urge action after Mexico misses Rio Grande water delivery targets
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) have called for immediate action from Mexico to address its failure to meet water delivery requirements under the 1944 Water Treaty between the United States and Mexico....
Abbott appoints three to Aerospace And Aviation Advisory Committee
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Summer Webb and reappointed Aimee Burnett and Sonja Clark to the Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee.
Governor Abbott raises emergency center readiness as severe storms approach Texas
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the State Emergency Operations Center (SOC) to Level III, which signals increased readiness as severe storms are expected across...
Burleson recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
The City of Burleson has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas, following the completion of a multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott orders DPS investigation into Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to begin criminal investigations into the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). “The goal is to identify, disrupt, and eradicate...
Texas apprehends 31 alleged illegal immigrant drivers during I-40 highway operation
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced that 31 drivers identified as illegal immigrants were apprehended last week along Interstate 40 in the Texas Panhandle.
Governor Abbott calls for investigation into alleged Sharia tribunals in North Texas
By Houston Daily | Nov 25, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has called for investigations into entities in Texas that he says may be operating as Sharia tribunals under the guise of legal courts.