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Governor Abbott announces career training grants exceeding $580K for Metroplex schools
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of career training grants amounting to over $580,700 to three schools in the Metroplex region.
NTxBio establishes biomanufacturing facility in Plano creating over 170 jobs
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that NTxBio will set up a biomanufacturing facility in Plano, Texas.
Governor Abbott seeks USDA waiver to limit unhealthy SNAP purchases
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reached out to the federal government with a request to modify the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in Texas.
El Paso Community College receives $85K grant for worker training
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that El Paso Community College will receive a Skills Development Fund grant exceeding $85,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott signs pro-business legislation into law
By Houston Daily | May 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three significant pieces of business legislation into law, including Senate Bill 29, which establishes the business judgment rule in Texas.
Congressman McCaul attends inaugural mass for first American pope
By Houston Daily | May 18, 2025
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas), chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, attended the inaugural Mass of Pope Leo XIV.
State Rep. Hickland: New testimony exposes ‘piece of the puzzle' in rising insurance costs
By A. D. Nghiem | May 15, 2025
Hillary Hickland, State Representative for Texas House District 55, said that testimony revealing trial lawyers' manipulation of medical costs explains the rise in insurance premiums and these lawyers' vigorous opposition to reform.
Killeen recognized as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Killeen for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
Governor Abbott announces Economic Development Week to promote business growth
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the designation of May 12-16, 2025, as Economic Development Week in Texas.
Garland named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Garland has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Texas authorities arrest four gang members at border crossing
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the arrest of four members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) gang by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS).
Abbott appoints two to Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Chelsea Howell Garcia and the reappointment of Karen Gardner to the Texas Board of Occupational Therapy Examiners.
Texas Governor declares January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Americans hold dear the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
Governor Abbott reappoints Aaron Pierce to council on sex offender treatment
By Houston Daily | May 15, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Aaron Pierce, Ph.D., to the Council on Sex Offender Treatment (CSOT). Dr. Pierce's term will extend until February 1, 2029.
Texas Trucking Association CEO: Tort reform bill ‘brings much-needed consistency and fairness to Texas courtrooms’
By D. L. Deener | May 14, 2025
John D. Esparza, CEO of the Texas Trucking Association, said that Senate Bill 30 is a significant reform aimed at safeguarding the state's trucking industry by addressing legal tactics, curbing inflated medical damages, and limiting personal...
McCaul discusses border security with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
Today, Congressman Michael McCaul of Texas, who serves as the vice chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, addressed the Trump administration's efforts in securing the U.S. border.
Nehls and Budd introduce bill to modernize FAA rules on supersonic flights
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
Congressman Troy E. Nehls and Senator Ted Budd have introduced the Supersonic Aviation Modernization (SAM) Act, a legislative proposal aimed at revising Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations to permit civil aircraft to operate at...
De La Cruz comments on agriculture reconciliation bill's committee approval
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
Today, Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) commented on the Agriculture Budget Reconciliation Bill following its passage in committee.
De La Cruz seeks inclusion of 1944 Water Treaty in USMCA
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has formally requested that the U.S. Trade Representative, Jamieson Greer, consider incorporating the 1944 Water Treaty into the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
House passes resolution honoring local law enforcement during Police Week
By Houston Daily | May 14, 2025
Congressmen Troy E. Nehls and Mike Ezell, both with backgrounds in law enforcement, have announced the passage of their bipartisan resolution in the United States House of Representatives.