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EPA Removes DEF Sensor Requirements Saving Americans Billions Annually and Countless Hours of Lost Time and Productivity WASHINGTON – Today, at the White House Great American Agriculture Celebration, President Trump announced another decisive action U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has taken to address nationwide concerns from farmers, truckers, motor coach operators, and other diesel equipment…

Austin — Former Pflugerville ISD Trustee Vernagene Mott, a longtime champion of public education, has been named the 2026 recipient of TASB’s James B. Crow Innovation in Governance Award. The award was established in 2022 in honor of James B. Crow, who retired as TASB executive director in August 2021 after 40 years of service to the Association and its members. Crow was known…

BRYAN, COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Preparing students for leadership has always been central to The Texas A&M University System’s mission. This spring, the A&M System is taking that work in a new direction — one shaped by a simple reality: too many conversations today turn into unruly arguments, and too few people take the time to…

AUSTIN — Several Texas State Parks Police Officers received awards from the Park Law Enforcement Association (PLEA) and were recognized at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting on Thursday.  Lifetime Achievement Award – Chief Wes Masur  Chief Wes Masur was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award from PLEA, being recognized for a career of…

Texas ranks as the most anxious state in the country when it comes to energy bills, according to a new Energy Bill Anxiety Index from Compare the Market The index analysed energy awareness searches, financial strain searches and anxiety-related queries per 100,000 residents across all 50 states. Key findings for Texas: Rank: 1st 302.9 energy…

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC), in partnership with the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), is proud to announce $1 million in apprenticeship grant funding dedicated to strengthening the state’s health care system. This investment supports the Disproportionate Share Hospital (DSH) Program, which provides essential care to communities across Texas. “By investing in apprenticeship programs, this…

HOUSTON, TX — Achilles Roofing & Exterior, a premier provider of residential and commercial roofing solutions, is proud to announce a double milestone: the celebration of nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the Greater Houston area and the achievement of over 800 five-star project ratings across major consumer platforms. In conjunction with this growth,…

By Shelby K. Little, Commander, Texas Division, Sons of Confederate Veterans In 1999, the Texas Senate formally recognized April as Confederate History and Heritage Month, encouraging Texans to learn more about the role our State played in the War Between the States. Each year, this month offers us a meaningful opportunity to honor our ancestors,…