Statewide news
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th Birthday, only you can prevent wildfires
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service encourages Texans to celebrate Smokey Bear’s 79th birthday today by being extremely cautious with all outdoor activities that create heat or sparks. As a national icon and the longest-running public service campaign
Governor Abbott Signs Largest Property Tax Cut In Texas History
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. The Governor was joined at the historic
Governor Abbott Signs the Save Women’s Sports Act to protect Fair Competition
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott this week ceremonially signed the Save Women’s Sports Act passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame in Denton. The Governor was joined by former NCAA athletes and
Operation Lone Star Stops Criminals At President Biden’s Open Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and
Help kids stay safe in school zone with these simple steps
Texas students are about to strap on their favorite backpacks filled with supplies and the hope of a new year, and TxDOT is calling on everyone to be extra cautious in school zones and around school buses
Texas A&M Forest Service warns of fire danger as hot and dry conditions persist
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service warns of increased wildfire danger, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to impact the state. “Since mid-July, wildfire activity has increased substantially across Texas due to expanding drought
New Texas Law Bans Chinese Organ Trafficking in the Lone Star State
The state of Texas has passed a law that will ban health coverage of organ transplants from China and other countries that engage in forced organ harvesting and black-market organ tourism. The aim of the law is
Operation Lone Star Defends Texas’ Right To Secure The Border
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and
Kayaking Company Sues Abbott Over Buoys Used to Deter Illegal Crossings
Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Texas DPS, and the Texas Military Department are getting sued over Operation Lone Star after the installation of water buoys in the Rio Grande River and other border protection measures, for disrupting a
Prescribed fire grant applications for Texas Plains region now open
COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Texas A&M Forest Service is now accepting grant applications for the State Fire Assistance for Mitigation – Plains Prescribed Fire Grant through August 15th, 2023. The grant will provide nearly $92,000 in funding
New Texas Law Forces Book Vendors to Rate Books They Give to Texas’ Public Schools
The state of Texas has now passed a law called The READER Act to regulate book vendors and library catalogs for public schools and charter schools. The READER Act says that book vendors who sell to Texas
New Texas Law Protects The State’s Universities To Directly Engage in NIL Activities
The world of sports in America is one of the most predominant entertainment industries in the world. So much money goes into sports entertainment just from networks, tickets, t-shirts, gear, etc. So much money is not only