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Congressmen introduce resolution for brain tumor awareness month in May
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
This week, U.S. Congressmen Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Mike Quigley (D-Ill.) put forth a resolution to designate May 2025 as National Brain Tumor Awareness Month.
Matagorda County's role in America's energy future highlighted by Rep. Nehls
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls, representing Texas's 22nd Congressional District, has written an op-ed for the Washington Reporter, emphasizing the significance of Matagorda County in the American energy landscape.
Texas gears up for severe weather with additional emergency resources
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of anticipated severe weather and flash flooding.
Governor Abbott opposes San Marcos's proposed resolution, cites antisemitism concerns
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has sent a letter to the City of San Marcos, opposing a proposed resolution that he criticizes as antisemitic and contradictory to Texas state law.
Governor Abbott and Chief Kidd join President Trump's FEMA council
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed gratitude to President Donald J. Trump for his recent appointment to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council.
Texas named best state for business for 21 consecutive years
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has been ranked the Best State for Business by Chief Executive magazine for the 21st consecutive year.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Medical Board for 2031
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced several appointments to the Texas Medical Board, with terms set to expire on April 13, 2031.
Lancaster joins Texas Film Friendly communities, boosting local film production opportunities
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has officially designated the City of Lancaster as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to the state board for educator certification
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the State Board for Educator Certification.
Governor Abbott highlights power of prayer at Round Rock event
By Houston Daily | May 1, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott addressed attendees at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast in Round Rock, expressing admiration for the power of prayer in celebration of the National Day of Prayer. “Where two or more are gathered in his name, God is with us,”...
Governor Abbott discusses bail reform and border security at Texas Sheriff's conference
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition's 20th Annual Spring Meeting in Austin, where he stressed the urgency of bail reform in Texas.
Nehls supports $12 billion air traffic control funding in House committee proposal
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2025
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls announced his support for the recent budget reconciliation proposal of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee.
U.S. strengthens economic ties with Ukraine through minerals partnership
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2025
Today in Washington, Congressman Michael McCaul expressed approval of a new agreement between the United States and Ukraine.
De La Cruz holds press conference on water crisis and steps toward resolution
By Houston Daily | Apr 30, 2025
On April 30, 2025, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) hosted a press conference alongside local officials and agriculture leaders to discuss water deliveries from Mexico to South Texas.
Governor Abbott honors fallen officers at memorial event in Austin
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott paid tribute to fallen peace officers at the Texas Peace Officers’ Memorial Ceremony held at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Trump's border security funding plan approved on 100th day in office
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025
Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus and current vice chair of the House Homeland Security Committee, took part in the marking up of the committee’s budget reconciliation recommendations.
Luttrell supports major funding bills for border security and national defense
By Houston Daily | Apr 29, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) expressed approval following the advancement of significant reconciliation packages by the House Homeland Security Committee and the House Armed Services Committee.
McCaul accepting applications for Texas students seeking service academy nominations
By Houston Daily | Apr 28, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul has announced that his office is currently accepting applications for students in Texas’ 10th district who are seeking a congressional nomination to a United States service academy.
Mexican government pledges water deliveries to South Texas under 1944 treaty
By Houston Daily | Apr 28, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas's 15th congressional district expressed her satisfaction with a recent commitment from the Government of Mexico to make prompt deliveries of water owed to South Texans under the 1944 Water Treaty.
Brenham earns Film Friendly Texas designation, boosting local business and film industry growth
By Houston Daily | Apr 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has revealed that Brenham has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission.