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Texas A&M Forest Service celebrates sixth cohort of Leadership Institute graduates
COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Texas A&M Forest Service recognized participants of the Texas A&M Forest Service Leadership Institute (TFSLI) during a graduation ceremony held April 9. The institute brings together emerging and established leaders from natural resources and emergency management organizations
DPS Honors Heroic Actions at April Public Safety Commission Meeting
AUSTIN – The Public Safety Commission (PSC), along with Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Colonel Freeman F. Martin, recognized the incredible service of several Texans at the April PSC meeting this morning at DPS Headquarters in
Governor Abbott Opens First New Texas State Park In Nearly Two Decades
Participates In Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the grand opening of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new state park to open in nearly
Texas Hits New Historic High For Total Jobs
AUSTIN ‒ Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the strength and resilience of the Texas economy as the state gained 40,100 nonfarm jobs over the month of January and hit a new historic high of 14,379,500 total jobs.
New Texas Law Increases Difficulties for Smoke Shops and Hemp Facilities
Article written by Jake Lehrer The Texas Department of State Health Services has passed many new regulations to the consumable hemp business. The new regulations took place on March 31st, with manufacturers and retailers worried about the
DPS Graduates 122 New Texas State Troopers
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed 122 new Texas Highway Patrol Troopers from Recruit Class C-2025 during a graduation ceremony at Austin Ridge Bible Church this week. This is the department’s 180th graduating class.
Governor Abbott Statement On Cesar Chavez Allegations
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week released the following statement regarding the allegations against Cesar Chavez: “The State of Texas will not observe the Cesar Chavez Day holiday. I am directing all Texas state agency heads
Authorities Arrest Multi-State Rapist in Oklahoma After Years-long Investigation
AUSTIN – The man whom law enforcement believes raped two different women in Texas and Oklahoma in 2021 has been taken into custody. Hunter Mackey, 27, was arrested by the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) for
Gov. Abbott comments on mass shooting in Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released the following statement on the tragic attack in Austin that occurred early Sunday morning: “Texas mourns with the families and loved ones of those who were horrifically killed in last night’s
Governor Abbott Statement On Iranian Action
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott released the following statement on President Trump’s decisive action against the Iranian regime: “Texas stands with President Trump in sending a clear message to Iran: its aggression toward America and the West
Governor Abbott, President Trump Highlight Texas Energy Dominance
CORPUS CHRISTI — Governor Greg Abbott and President Donald J. Trump recently highlighted the strength of Texas’ booming economy at the Port of Corpus Christi. “America is once again a premier power across the entire globe, as
Two of Texas’ Most Wanted Captured in Houston and Waco
AUSTIN – Two of Texas’ 10 Most Wanted are back in custody following their recent arrests. Authorities captured Carl Hegert in Houston on Feb. 18, and Brien Keith Coleman in Waco on Feb. 23. A Crime Stoppers