AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., proud to announce that the Continuing Authorities Program Section 204 (CAP 204) West Galveston Beach Nourishment Project has added 93,308 cubic yards of beach-quality sand to 1,000 linear feet of West Galveston Beach as of November 18, 2025. This project is being executed through a partnership…

December has Highest Number of Drunk Driving Crashes in Texas   AUSTIN – The loss of a loved one hits even harder over the holidays. There are empty chairs at thousands of tables for Texas families devastated by deadly drunk driving crashes.   As Texans gather to celebrate this time of year, the Texas Department of…

By Alec Mendoza Health insurance often feels out of reach for many families, especially when household budgets are tight and medical prices keep rising. But even as premiums increase for the 2026 plan year, millions of Texans will still be able to find free or low-cost plans on the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace that make…

SHERMAN, Texas –A Mexican national illegally living in Garland has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Salud Alejandro Ruiz Mendoza, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison by U.S. District…

SHERMAN, Texas –A Gainesville woman has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Jennifer Dawn York, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos…

SHERMAN, Texas –An Oklahoma City woman has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.   Maria Garcia, 59, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 75 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Amos L. Mazzant on…

Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream Announce Collaboration to Expand Housing for Homeless and Exploited Minors in North Texas JUSTIN & LEWISVILLE, Texas – November 26, 2025 – Ranch Hands Rescue and Journey to Dream announce a strategic collaboration to expand housing and support for homeless and exploited minors across North Texas.”Youth homelessness and…