State & National
Office of the TX Governor
Abbott Signs Bail Reform Package
Governor Greg Abbott signed what his office calls "the strongest bail reform package in Texas history" at Crime Stoppers of Houston. According to the Governor's office, the legislation aims to keep violent, repeat offenders behind bars....
Jun. 08, 2025
Office of the Governor
Texas Schools Get Historic $8.5 Billion Funding Increase: Teacher Pay Raises and Education Investment
Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law on June 4, 2025, delivering $8.5 billion in additional funding to Texas public schools over the next two years. This landmark education funding bill represents the largest investment in Texas schools
Jun. 08, 2025
Carey Handley
Fulshear area Family's Fight Leads to Statewide Change: Texas Schools Must Now Tell Parents About Disability Help Earlier
A Fulshear area family's years-long advocacy effort has resulted in new legislation that will help families across Texas get disability services sooner. Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law on May 29....
Jun. 04, 2025
glenndhagar.com
Katy Resident Glenn Hegar Named Sole Finalist for Texas A&M System Chancellor
Glenn Hegar of Katy was unanimously selected Friday as the sole finalist to become the next chancellor of The Texas A&M University System. The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents voted to name Hegar, the current Texas Comptroller...
Mar. 08, 2025
Dennis Spellman
Meyers says its time for the Texas advanced nuclear power plan
A Fort Bend County commissioner who served on Gov. Greg Abbott's nuclear advisory group says Texas must rapidly develop advanced nuclear technology to prevent widespread electricity shortages.
Feb. 08, 2025
Texas A&M
Texas A&M Launches Advanced Nuclear Proving Ground for Small Modular Reactors
The Texas A&M University System plans to transform land near Bryan into a testing ground for advanced nuclear power, aiming to provide dependable electricity that isn't weather dependent for the Texas power grid.
Feb. 05, 2025
Oak Ridge National Laboratory, US DoE
Strengthening the Texas Power Grid: State Pursues Advanced Nuclear Leadership to Boost Energy Security
Advanced nuclear power plants would allow Texas to avoid future power failures like those during winter storm Uri because they would operate reliably regardless of weather conditions while producing electricity with zero-carbon emissions.
Dec. 01, 2024
Pexels
Nov. 5 Election Day Voting Locations
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Nov. 04, 2024
United States Congress
Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer
Sheila Jackson Lee, 74, a prominent Houston Democrat and one of Texas’ longest-serving Congressional members, has died after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee began her congressional career in 1994 by defeating incumbent Craig Washington.
Jul. 20, 2024
Bethel Park High School
Would be assassin flew drone over fairground before Trump event
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump managed to fly a drone and obtain aerial footage of the western Pennsylvania fairgrounds shortly before the former president's scheduled speech...
Jul. 20, 2024
