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Texas awards over $400,000 in job training grants to Austin area schools
By Houston Daily | Sep 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that two schools in the Austin area will receive a total of $405,954 through Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants.
McCaul backs energy appropriations act targeting security, domestic production
By Houston Daily | Sep 4, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced his support for the fiscal year 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act following a vote in the House of Representatives.
Texas orders flags at half-staff after Minneapolis school shooting
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff.
Abbott signs bipartisan health bills focused on nutrition and SNAP restrictions
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott held a ceremonial signing for three pieces of legislation—Senate Bill 25, Senate Bill 314, and Senate Bill 379—referred to collectively as Texas’ Make America Healthy Again legislation.
Film Friendly Texas Workshop scheduled for October in Odessa
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
A Film Friendly Texas Workshop will take place in Odessa on October 16, according to an announcement from Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Film Commission.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.6 million in JET grants for North Central Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Six schools in North Central Texas will receive over $1.6 million in career training grants to support technical education programs aimed at preparing students for high-demand jobs.
Texas officials highlight new investments targeting improvement of rural healthcare access
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. held a roundtable with Texas rural healthcare stakeholders, followed by a press conference, to discuss efforts aimed at improving rural health outcomes in the...
Governor Abbott requests federal assessment after Houston apartment complex fire
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to request that officials from the U.S. Small Business Administration join state and local partners in conducting joint preliminary damage assessments following an...
Free College Application Week launches statewide in October for Texas residents
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) have announced that Free College Application Week will take place from October 13 to 19, 2025.
Governor Abbott activates emergency response as heavy rain forecasted for Labor Day weekend
By Houston Daily | Sep 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in preparation for heavy rainfall expected across Texas over Labor Day weekend.
Governor Abbott signs bills restricting land ownership by foreign adversaries
By Houston Daily | Aug 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed three new bills into law aimed at increasing protections for Texas against threats from foreign adversaries.
Governor Abbott updates legislative agenda for special session on police protection and elections
By Houston Daily | Aug 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has sent a message to the Texas Legislature updating the language of two items on the agenda for Special Session #2.
Brazos Midstream announces $185 million natural gas plant expansion under Texas JETI program
By Houston Daily | Aug 31, 2025
Brazos Midland Processing, LLC (Brazos Midstream) has been designated as a qualified project under the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation (JETI) program.
Governor Abbott reminds Hill Country residents of approaching deadline for disaster unemployment aid
By Houston Daily | Aug 31, 2025
Individuals in the Hill Country who lost their jobs or had their work disrupted by severe storms and flooding earlier this summer have until September 4 to apply for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA), according to a reminder issued by...
Governor Abbott adds public safety and election security bills to special session agenda
By Houston Daily | Aug 31, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for Texas Legislature's Special Session #2 to address public safety and election security.
High school students invited to leadership summit hosted by Rep. Dan Crenshaw
By Houston Daily | Aug 29, 2025
Congressman Dan Crenshaw is encouraging high school students to register for the 2025 Summit for Emerging American Leaders.
De La Cruz honors Guadalupe County residents at Congressional Record Ceremony
By Houston Daily | Aug 26, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz of Texas' 15th district hosted a Congressional Record Ceremony in Seguin, honoring several Guadalupe County residents for their contributions to the community.
Governor Abbott presents flood relief checks to Hill Country families
By Houston Daily | Aug 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a check presentation event for families affected by the recent Hill Country floods.
Texas Senate approves House Bill 4; Governor Abbott pledges swift signature
By Houston Daily | Aug 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott released a statement after the Texas Senate approved House Bill 4.
Abbott signs bill moving University of Houston-Victoria into Texas A&M System
By Houston Daily | Aug 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has signed Senate Bill 2361 into law, transferring the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System.