Governor Abbott Increases Readiness Level Of State Operations Center Ahead Of Severe Weather, River Flooding Threats
Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive measures to address the impending severe weather and river flooding threats in Texas. In response to the forecasted challenges, Governor Abbott directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to elevate the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response).Abbott emphasized the state's preparedness, stating, "Texas stands ready to quickly deploy all available resources necessary to help communities across Texas as severe weather and flooding impacts our state." He also issued a...
Health Advisory: Cyclospora Testing Urged for Patients with Symptoms
State health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration are gearing up for the annual Cyclospora outbreak season, which typically spans from May to August. In a recent development, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is urging healthcare providers to be on high alert and test patients for the Cyclospora parasite.The intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora is a matter of concern, with Texas alone reporting over 800 cases of cyclosporiasis in 2023. The majority of these cases occurred between May and...
On April 11th, Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick announced 57 interim charges for the upper chamber of the Texas Legislature.
Property Tax Reductions Help Texas Rise to Sixth in ALEC's States Economic Outlook Rankings
Austin, TX – Senator Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) shared insights on Texas's achievement in the American Legislative Exchange Council's Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitive Index. Bettencourt noted, "Texas leaping up the rankings in ALEC's Rich States, Poor States up to 6th is a testament to a solid continually growing economy, legislative leadership like Lt Governor Patrick committed to economic freedom, and the passage of a record property reduction bill pouring billions of dollars back into taxpayer's pockets."Moreover, Senator Bettencourt...
Lt. Governor announces Senate interim charges; 57 topics in total
On Thursday, April 11, Lt. Governor Dan Patrick issued 57 interim charges for the Texas Senate.
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Texas Oil and Gas Association announces promotions of senior staff members
The Texas Oil and Gas Association (TXOGA) announced promotions of two members of senior staff, naming both Vice Presidents of Government and Regulatory Affairs.
Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani: The desire to serve comes from a ‘need to pay forward’ the help received
Texas State Rep. Salman Bhojani said his desire to serve stems from his upbringing and personal experiences, instilling in him a commitment to leaving a positive impact on society and giving back to those in need. Bhojani was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
12-year-old tech entrepreneur: I ‘founded a nonprofit organization called TLEEM’ to advance education efforts
Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old tech entrepreneur, said he has various roles in technology and entrepreneurship, including programming, authorship, and public speaking, highlighting his nonprofit's mission to advance education in diverse fields such as technology, leadership, entrepreneurship, engineering, and mathematics. Sharda was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Apply to Join the 2024-25 TPAC by May 24
The Texas Public Accountability Consortium (TPAC) is calling on superintendents to join their district-led network in an effort to transform Texas' A-F accountability system into a Community-Based Accountability System. The application deadline for the 2024-25 TPAC is May 24th.According to the announcement, the upcoming TPAC events for 2024-25 are still being developed by the TPAC Design Team. These events will focus on the needs of school leaders while upholding the principles outlined in the TASA visioning document, "Creating a New Vision for Public Education in Texas."...
Celebrate Lone Star Día with New Bilingual Storytime Videos from Texas Center for the Book
Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is excited to announce the release of three new bilingual story time videos in celebration of Lone Star Día. These videos feature engaging English/Spanish picture books that are perfect for children from toddlers to second grade students, aimed at enhancing word comprehension in both languages.Carmen Lazo, Children’s Community Program Administrator at Pflugerville Public Library, guides viewers through the pages of the books in the videos. The featured books include "I’m Hungry!/¡Tengo Hambre!" by Angela Dominguez, "Let’s Be...
Texas Historical Records Advisory Board Invites Nominations for 2024 Archival Awards
Austin, TX - The Texas Historical Records Advisory Board (THRAB) has announced the opening of nominations for their 2024 archival awards. The awards aim to honor archival institutions, programs, and individuals in Texas for their contributions to the profession. Nominations are being accepted until June 20, with the recipients set to be revealed in October during Texas Archives Month.According to THRAB, the awards are divided into three categories: excellence, advocacy, and distinguished service. The Archival Award of Excellence recognizes those who have made significant...
Texas Restaurant Foundation chair: We partner with the re-entry and integration program so incarcerated individuals ‘can have that second chance hiring'
Russell Woodward, chair of the Texas Restaurant Foundation, said they collaborate with educational institutions and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to provide culinary and hospitality training for formerly incarcerated individuals, fostering second-chance hiring opportunities. Woodward was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Texas Restaurant Foundation chair: The teachers participating in our training program are ‘one important piece of our workforce’
Russell Woodward, chair of the Texas Restaurant Foundation, said that their annual ProStart Educators Training Conference is pivotal for workforce training objectives, gathering a hundred teachers for hands-on programs. Woodward was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
