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Governor Abbott Touts Texas Fueling The Nuclear Renaissance, Booming Energy Sector
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ booming energy industry as the nation’s leader in energy production, powering America’s economy and leading the nation in investment in the advanced nuclear energy industry. “This year Texas took a magnificent
Modern Technology Identifies Final Perpetrator in 1983 KFC Murders
AUSTIN – After 42 years of investigation, law enforcement officials have identified the last perpetrator in the abduction and murder of five Texans in Rusk Co. – an event known to many across the country as the
Warm, dry holiday weather elevates wildfire risk across Texas
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns that unseasonably warm and dry conditions combined with freeze-cured grasses could spark more wildfires during the holidays. Texas is forecast to experience unusually warm and dry weather during
Child Predator from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for December
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant William Herrera Zamora – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January
By Alex Nguyen / Texas Tribune Dozens of new Texas laws will take effect in December and January, bringing wide-ranging changes to the state’s education system, law enforcement, taxes and more. Over 800 laws from this year’s regular
Child Sex Offender from Cuba Named Featured Fugitive for November
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrant Ismael Arias – a convicted child sex offender from Cuba – is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 during
Texas Increases Opportunities For Kinship Foster Families
HHSC Streamlines Regulations For Kinship Foster Care AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) recently increased opportunities for Texans to foster family members by eliminating 195 burdensome and unnecessary rules.
Texas Celebrates Over 3 Million Active Texas Business Entities
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott and Secretary of State Jane Nelson this week announced that Texas has exceeded 3 million registered businesses — a record high that marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing economic growth.
The Magic and Chemistry of Fall Foliage Color
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The transition of trees’ colors from lush green to a variety of warm tones annually marks the changing of seasons, often inducing strong anticipation for a chance to catch a glimpse of the
DPS Continues Mission to Keep Texas Families Safe at the Polls this Election Season via iWatchTexas
AUSTIN – As Election Day approaches, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges Texans to stay alert and download the iWatchTexas mobile app to report any suspicious activity this election season. iWatchTexas empowers with the ability
Governor Congratulates Texas Restaurants On 2025 MICHELIN Guide Recognition
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott recently congratulated the Texas restaurants selected for the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Texas featuring 18 one-MICHELIN-Star establishments and four MICHELIN Green Star eateries. The full selection totals 140 restaurants located in the greater Austin, Dallas,
DPS Deploys First in the Nation Drone Detection System
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is the first law enforcement agency in the nation to deploy Airborne Counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (ACUS) – a cutting-edge technology mounted on helicopters designed to detect and