These GOP Lawmakers Referred Constituents to the CFPB for Help. Then They Voted to Gut the Agency.
By Joel Jacobs ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. Sign up for The Big Story newsletter to receive stories like this one in your inbox. A New York business frozen out of its checking account. A Georgia chemotherapy patient denied a credit card refund after a product dispute. A New Jersey service member defrauded…
Read MoreFederal appeals court sides with Texas on ID requirements for voting by mail
By Alex Nguyen, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Federal appeals court sides with Texas on ID requirements for voting by mail” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The…
Read MoreTexas House committee discusses flood bills despite standstill
By Emily Foxhall, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Texas House committee discusses flood bills despite standstill” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily…
Read MoreGov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state
By Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune Aug. 5, 2025 “Gov. Greg Abbott asks Texas Supreme Court to expel House Democratic leader who left state” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign up…
Read MoreDr. Jacqueline Minor announces the release of ‘Taking Jesus to School: The Fruit of the Spirit on Display’
New book equips Christian educators to bring faith into the classroom through spirit-led living DALLAS – With national concern mounting over school violence, mental health and moral decline, Dr. Jacqueline Minor responds with “Taking Jesus to School: The Fruit of the Spirit on Display” (published by WestBow Press), a book that offers Christian educators a…
Read MoreCOMMISSIONER MILLER ENCOURAGES TEXANS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL FARMERS MARKET WEEK
August 5, 2025 Texans can visit any GO TEXAN certified farmers markets to show support AUSTIN – Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is proud to announce the kickoff of National Farmers Market Week, taking place this week from August 3–9, 2025. This annual celebration features the outstanding farmers markets across Texas and the…
Read MoreNew educational course encourages forest literacy for students in US and Canada
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – Texas A&M Forest Service and the Sustainable Forestry Initiative launched an online forestry education course—Forest Literacy: Understanding the Values of Trees, Forests and Sustainability. The online course is designed to provide access to forest and natural resource concepts to all formal and informal educators, academic administrators, natural resource personnel and others…
Read MoreOp-Ed: We Can’t Arrest Our Way Out of Homelessness
A new Trump order calls for arresting and ticketing unhoused people. My state tried that — and homelessness just got worse. By Shameka Parrish-Wright | July 30, 2025 Punishing people for being poor doesn’t make them less poor. And jailing someone who’s homeless doesn’t make them housed. But that’s exactly what President Trump’s new executive order does: it…
Read MoreAbby Connect Launches “Abby Gives” Relief Program to Support Texas Businesses Impacted by Flooding
Las Vegas, NV / [July 30, 2025] / In response to the devastating flooding across Central Texas, Abby Connect, a leading provider of live receptionist and AI call-handling solutions, has launched “Abby Gives”, a relief initiative providing up to 6 months of free AI Receptionist services to businesses affected by the disaster. As part of this emergency outreach, eligible Texas…
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