AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) invites employers to apply for the Employer Child Care Solutions (ECCS) initiative. The ECCS initiative offers technical assistance to help businesses meet the child care needs of their employees. “At the Texas Workforce […]
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Sens. Cruz, Heinrich, Introduce Bill Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) introduced The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025. The bill requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to carry out a study analyzing the costs, […]
Cornyn: City of Houston to Receive $175K to Promote Public Safety
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that the City of Houston was awarded a federal grant of $175,000 through the […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Warns Houston Methodist Hospital Over Alleged COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates for Organ Transplant Patients
Updated October 15, 2025 Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from Houston Methodist Hospital in response to the Attorney General’s letter. AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton sent a letter to Houston Methodist Hospital following […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Files Lawsuit and Requests TRO against Malcolm Tanner to Protect Loving County Residents
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit and requested a Temporary Restraining Order (“TRO”) against Malcolm Tanner to ensure compliance with the public health requirements of the Texas Health and Safety Code. Crawfordsville, Indiana, resident Malcolm Tanner owns […]
TPWD Biologists Predict Favorable Season for Waterfowl Hunters
AUSTIN – Abundant population numbers and above average rainfall during the summer months is a confidence booster for hunters preparing for the start of the new waterfowl hunting season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicated that teal, gadwall, […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Whether Major Tech Company is Allowing the Chinese Government to Abuse Texans’ Consumer Data
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation against TP-Link Systems Inc. (“TP Link”), a leading manufacturer of networking equipment, for potentially aiding the Chinese communist government in accessing and abusing American consumers’ data. TP Link, originally founded in […]
Attorney General Ken Paxton to Speak at Texas Tech Turning Point USA Event on October 7
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton will be speaking at an event hosted by the Texas Tech University chapter of Turning Point USA on Tuesday, October 7, in Lubbock. “I am excited to join the young patriots at Texas Tech […]
AgriLife Extension agriculture and natural resources agents earn awards
Outstanding programming and professional excellence recognized at state and national levels Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agriculture and natural resources county agents from across the state recently received recognition at their state and national professional association meetings. McLennan County Judge Scott […]
Sens. Cruz, Lee Introduce Bill Safeguarding Seniors’ Right to Choose Healthcare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Retirement Freedom Act. This bill provides senior citizens with the ability to opt-out of Medicare Part A without being forced to lose their Social Security benefits. Sen. Cruz said, “The Retirement Freedom Act empowers […]
