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Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources in anticipation of a tropical weather system forecasted to affect the Texas Gulf Coast starting Friday.

Texas awards $3.6 million grant to ACC for semiconductor manufacturing lab

Austin Community College District (ACC) has received a $3.6 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to develop an advanced semiconductor manufacturing lab and a precision welding program at its Round Rock Campus in East...

Abbott signs bills targeting squatting on private property in Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has signed two new bills into law aimed at addressing squatting on private property in Texas.

Governor Abbott appoints Brent Morgan to Midland County district court

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brent Morgan to serve as judge of the 318th Judicial District Court in Midland County.

Governor Abbott appoints Michelle Mangum-Merendino to Liberty County judicial post

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Michelle Mangum-Merendino as Judge of the 75th Judicial District Court in Liberty County.

Governor Abbott appoints Amy Wren as district attorney for Angelina County

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amy Wren as the District Attorney of the 159th Judicial District in Angelina County.

Texas sets employment records as job growth outpaces national average

Texas has set new records for total nonfarm jobs and the number of residents employed, according to July labor market data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Governor Abbott calls special session with focus on disaster relief and key legislative issues

Governor Greg Abbott has called for a second special legislative session in Texas, beginning at noon on Friday, August 15.

Texas set for $750 million USDA facility targeting New World screwworm

Governor Greg Abbott and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins have announced a $750 million investment by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a new Domestic Sterile Screwworm Production Facility in Edinburg, Texas.

University of Houston launches Wayhaven AI coach for student mental health support

The University of Houston is introducing Wayhaven, an artificial intelligence-driven wellness coach, to support student mental health services on campus.

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Investment Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19

City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Aug. 19

City of Houston Housing and Affordability Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Personnel and Procedures Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Aug. 19

Houston Firefighters Relief and Retirement Fund Pension Benefits Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook buy 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton

On Aug. 15, Wesley E. Blackman and Kathleen D. Cook purchased a property at 36615 Maverick Road, Simonton from Teri Gregory and Teri M Breckenridge.

127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory sold by Shan LI

A property at 127 Wilkins Crossing, New Territory was sold on Aug. 15 by Shan LI for $270,134. The buyer was Qiyu LI.

2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland sold on Aug. 15

On Aug. 15, Aamir Ali and Mazna Ayub Hasnie purchased a property at 2504 Rose Bay Drive, Pearland from Ma Hasnie LLC.

27546 Kingsland Place Lane, Fulshear sold on Aug. 15

A property at 27546 Kingsland Place Lane, Fulshear was sold on Aug. 15 by LI Yuk W, K So Wing and Wing K So for $360,142. The buyers were LI Yuk W, K So Wing, Wing K. and Jacqueline S. So, So Yvonne Y. and S So Jacqueline.

1311 Summer Forest Drive, Greatwood acquired by Thomas Vassar and and Morgan Mitchell