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Governor Abbott thanks volunteers for aiding Kerrville senior center after July flooding
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a volunteer appreciation event in Kerrville, Texas, where he served meals to individuals who contributed to rebuilding the Dietert Center after severe flooding occurred in July.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of fourteen individuals to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Advisory Council.
Governor Abbott announces $805K grant for workforce training at Texarkana College
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texarkana College will receive a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant of more than $805,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott reappoints Julia Faye Dvorak to educator certification board
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Julia Faye Dvorak to the State Board for Educator Certification.
NRG Energy announces $936 million expansion at Cedar Bayou facility under JETI program
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
NRG Energy, Inc. plans to build a new natural gas power plant at its Cedar Bayou complex in Chambers County, Texas.
Governor Abbott reappoints Weldon Riggs to water conservation district
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, extending his term until February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott reappoints Mike Lewis as Sabine River Compact commissioner
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael H. “Mike” Lewis as the Sabine River Compact Administration Commissioner.
Governor Abbott administers lawyer oath to veterans who passed Texas bar exam
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at a ceremony held at the Governor's Mansion.
Kilgore earns designation as tourism friendly texas certified community
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
The City of Kilgore has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after successfully completing the required certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Alzheimer’s council
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.
Texas removes hundreds of rules for kinship foster care families
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas officials have announced the removal of 195 administrative rules in an effort to make it easier for relatives and close family friends to become foster parents.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs, reappointing Stewart McGregor and Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., and appointing Ethan Gillis.
Governor Abbott marks United States Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a ceremony at the Texas Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Governor Abbott orders probes into Texas Southern University finances after audit concerns
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU) after concerns were raised by the Texas State Auditor.
De La Cruz votes to require DOJ release remaining Jeffrey Epstein files
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, has issued a statement after voting to require the Department of Justice to release remaining files related to Jeffrey Epstein. “I am heart-stricken for...
Babin supports release of Jeffrey Epstein documents following House vote
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX) announced his support for the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Rep. Troy Nehls’ REMOVE Act advances through House Judiciary Committee
By Houston Daily | Nov 18, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that his bill, H.R. 4711, known as the Rapid Expulsion of Migrant Offenders who Violate and Evade (REMOVE) Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee.
House passes bill to increase veterans’ compensation for cost-of-living
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) has expressed support following the House's approval of S. 2392, known as the Veterans’ Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Act of 2025.
EPA grants Texas authority over Class VI well permitting after Crenshaw advocacy
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (TX-02) has welcomed the Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to grant Texas authority over Class VI underground injection well permitting.
Rep. Troy E. Nehls secures over $2 million federal funds for projects in TX-22
By Houston Daily | Nov 17, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) announced that more than $2.2 million in federal funding has been secured for two projects in Texas’s 22nd Congressional District.