Texas senators introduce bill to allow Army Corps of Engineers to use Nationwide Permit Program
By Charmaine Little | Aug 9, 2020
Sens. Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have joined forces to sponsor a bill aimed at permitting essential infrastructure initiatives to keep depending on the nationwide permit program amid related court decisions.
Abbott extends early voting period for July 14 primary runoff elections
By Charmaine Little | May 23, 2020
The early voting period for the July 14 primary runoff elections in Texas is now twice as long as because of uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texans could save $344 million each year through distributed storage, expense deferral
By Charmaine Little | May 23, 2020
Texas has the potential to save $344 million a year through distributed storage and the deferral of transmission and distribution expenses and $300 million more in annual rate costs, according to PV-Magazine.
Two suspects arrested at College Station motel for forcing women into prostitution
By Charmaine Little | Apr 7, 2020
A College Station motel served as the scene of a recent arrest for sex trafficking, according to The Eagle.
College Station police department alerts locals about being persuaded by viral posts about human trafficking before fact checking
By Charmaine Little | Dec 18, 2019
While human trafficking is a crime that officials want residents to be on the lookout for, College Station police said some attempts at warning about the epidemic have gone too far, according to KAGS.
Mother starts A Rose Program to fight sex trafficking after her daughter is killed
By Charmaine Little | Dec 14, 2019
An organization in New Bell County is one of the latest to fight sex trafficking in the Lone Star State.
Jefferson County District Attorney's Office partners with A21 to construct billboards about human trafficking in Southeast Texas
By Charmaine Little | Dec 13, 2019
An international organization is taking major steps to spread awareness about human trafficking as it becomes an epidemic in Texas.
New software program aids law enforcement in fight against sex trafficking
By Charmaine Little | Nov 29, 2019
As sex trafficking in Texas reaches a new high, a software program touts the ability to track digital sex advertisements at a rate faster than the naked eye.
Texas Oil & Gas Association celebrates 100 years with governor, industry leaders
By Charmaine Little | Nov 1, 2019
The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Lone Star energy forum and centennial celebration recently saluted a major milestone for the organization and the industry.
Energy companies staking claim in Texas land for wind and solar power panels as tax incentives projected to decline
By Charmaine Little | Oct 25, 2019
What was once recognized as a span of land with dirt roads and desert-like features will soon transform into an industrial site.