Real Lives, Real Losses of Drunk Driving
One Quarter of the Total Traffic Fatalities in Texas in 2024 Were DUI-Alcohol Related AUSTIN – Marcus and Nicole Nalepa and their 8-year-old daughter Kelsey were on the way to her softball practice in League City when their lives changed forever. Just feet from Kelsey’s elementary school, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at a…
Read MoreTexas Freshwater Fisheries Center Grand Re-Opening Slated for July 1
ATHENS – Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) will welcome the public back July 1 for its grand re-opening following major renovations. Renovations commenced in August 2023, updating nearly 300,000 gallons of aquariums, adding new large aquariums, renovating the Toyota Fishes of Texas theater and other existing exhibits and adding…
Read MoreHOUSTON TEXANS’ MASCOT TORO TO BE INDUCTED INTO MASCOT HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2025
HOUSTON – The Houston Texans’ official mascot, TORO, will be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2025, the Mascot Hall of Fame Executive Committee announced Tuesday. TORO joins an elite group of 33 mascots already enshrined in the Hall, recognized for excellence across collegiate, professional and independent…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Signs Property Tax Relief Laws In Denton
June 16, 2025 | Denton, Texas | Press Release Governor Greg Abbott today signed House Bill 9, Senate Bill 4, and Senate Bill 23 into law to provide lasting property tax relief for Texans at a bill signing ceremony at Robson Ranch Clubhouse. “When I became Governor, the homestead exemption was $15,000,” said Governor Abbott.…
Read MoreSome Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options
By Hayden Betts and Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune June 17, 2025 “Some Texans fear a looming THC ban could return them to opioids, illegal options” 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.…
Read More“They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife
By Sonner Kehrt, The War Horse June 16, 2025 ““They’re taking Shirly”: An Army sergeant in Houston thought his family was safe, then ICE deported his wife” 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…
Read MoreTexas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest
By Renzo Downey and Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune June 14, 2025 “Texas DPS makes arrest after warning state lawmakers of “credible threats” tied to Capitol protest” 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…
Read MoreTwo Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list
By Owen Dahlkamp, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2025 “Two Texas congressmembers named on alleged Minnesota assassin’s hit list” 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…
Read MoreHere are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2025 “Here are some of the Texas Democrats eyeing statewide runs in 2026” 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,…
Read MoreRichard Lee marks publishing debut with the release of ‘Positive Human Relations’
New book offers solution to global conflict and division by turning enemies into allies RENFREWSHIRE, Scotland – As political conflicts rage, climate change accelerates, and divisions deepen across the globe, a new book offers a radical yet practical message: peace is possible — if people learn how to get on well with their opposites. …
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