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Texas named best U.S. business climate by Site Selection magazine for third straight year
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Texas has been named the top business climate in the United States for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine.
Governor Abbott announces final 2025 Small Business Summit honoring veterans in Belton
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the final Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Belton on Thursday, November 13.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Medical Board district review committees
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed three individuals to serve on Texas Medical Board District Review Committees.
Texas offers $10,000 reward for suspect in shooting of Jacksonville police officer
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of Bobby Michael Dennis.
Governor Abbott reappoints Alicia Cantrell to Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Alicia Cantrell to the Family Practice Residency Advisory Committee.
Governor Abbott appoints Clint Davis as judge in Henderson County
By Houston Daily | Nov 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Clinton “Clint” Davis as Judge of the 173rd Judicial District Court in Henderson County.
De La Cruz urges USDA secretary to press Mexico on overdue water deliveries
By Houston Daily | Nov 3, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th District has sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, urging continued efforts to ensure that the Mexican government fulfills its water delivery obligations under the...
Governor Abbott appoints J. Brian Williams to Rockwall County district court
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
J. Brian Williams has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to serve as Judge of the 503rd Judicial District Court in Rockwall County.
Governor Abbott appoints Anna Hord as judge for 286th Judicial District Court
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Anna Hord as Judge of the 286th Judicial District Court, which serves Cochran and Hockley Counties.
Governor Abbott appoints Michael Davis to Twelfth Court of Appeals
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael Davis to serve on the Twelfth Court of Appeals, Place 3.
Governor Abbott appoints Mike Holley as district attorney for Montgomery County
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michael “Mike” Holley as the District Attorney of the 9th Judicial District in Montgomery County.
Governor Abbott appoints Barry Wallace as Upshur County Criminal District Attorney
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Barry Wallace as the Criminal District Attorney for Upshur County.
Texas announces major loan deal for large-scale natural gas plant in Ward County
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new Texas Energy Fund (TxEF) loan agreement to support the construction of a 1,350 megawatt natural gas power plant in Ward County.
Texas Rangers open investigation into Elgin city finances at Governor Abbott’s request
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Rangers to investigate the City of Elgin over possible violations of state law related to financial management.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.2 million in job training grants for West Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Four schools in West Texas have been awarded over $1.2 million in Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants, Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Texas restaurants receive honors in 2025 MICHELIN Guide
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated Texas restaurants recognized in the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Texas.
Arlington recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
The City of Arlington has received recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing a certification process led by Travel Texas.
Governor Abbott encourages participation in statewide veteran hiring fair
By Houston Daily | Nov 2, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has invited veterans, service members, and their spouses in Texas to participate in the 2025 Hiring Red, White & You! statewide hiring fair.
De La Cruz urges DOT to reconsider flight cuts impacting McAllen-Mexico City route
By Houston Daily | Oct 31, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district has sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, expressing concern over a recent Department of Transportation (DOT) order that will affect airline routes between the United...
De La Cruz visits Rio Grande Valley Food Bank amid government shutdown
By Houston Daily | Oct 30, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz, who represents Texas’ 15th district in the U.S. Congress, visited the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley in Pharr, Texas on October 30, 2025.