Texas accountable for at least a quarter of successful renewable energy deals worldwide
By Colin Froment | Feb 29, 2020
New Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BNEF) data concludes that Texas was responsible for more than 25 percent of all worldwide corporate renewable energy deals officially signed by the end of 2019.
Texas cities sue state government for controlling 5G technology
By Colin Froment | Feb 27, 2020
Several Texas cities filed a lawsuit against the state legislature over bills that prevent local government from having control over technology needed for advanced 5G cellular networks to flourish for cellphone users.
Abbott advises government officials of recent cyber attacks
By Colin Froment | Feb 25, 2020
After several Texas government agencies faced thousands of cyber attacks from Iran recently, Gov. Greg Abbott immediately turned to Twitter to warn citizens and government officials to keep a watchful eye over their digital networks.
Company's data shows Texas ranks second in nation for inbound moves
By Colin Froment | Feb 19, 2020
Texas has welcomed more than 6,000 new residents via Atlas Van Lines over the past year, ranking the Lone Star State second overall in the company's moving destinations for 2019.
Large lobbyist organization spent thousands of tax dollars on dinners, Texas Ethics Commission says
By Colin Froment | Jan 29, 2020
AUSTIN - One of Texas’ largest lobbying organizations appears to have been spending thousands of dollars in taxpayers’ money on fine dining rather than priority issues of the community.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo envisions 2020 actions after first year in office
By Colin Froment | Jan 15, 2020
HARRIS COUNTY – With her first year in office completed, 28-year-old Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is already concentrating her efforts on policy promises she intends to fulfill throughout all of 2020.
Brazos County District Attorney's Office fights against human trafficking in #CanYouSeeMe campaign
By Colin Froment | Jan 6, 2020
BRAZOS COUNTY – The Brazos County District Attorney’s Office is among the latest to join the #CanYouSeeMe anti-human trafficking campaign dedicated to educating the public on human trafficking dangers in Texas.
Land commissioner Bush vows to add disclosures after whistleblower cites 'lack of transparency'
By Colin Froment | Dec 23, 2019
Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush told the Texas Tribune last week that he is looking to correct his disclosure forms after the publication discovered ties with at least 11 companies that Bush neglected to include in his records.
Media campaign 'Can You See Me?' educates residents on combatting human trafficking
By Colin Froment | Nov 7, 2019
The latest statewide campaign, “Can You See Me?,” tackles Texas’ human trafficking crisis by seeking to educate the public on how they can intervene and prevent such incidents should they potentially come across one.
College Station Courtyard Marriott hosts event on hotel sex trafficking prevention
By Colin Froment | Oct 24, 2019
Dozens of hotel representatives and local civic leaders on Oct. 18 discussed solutions as to how hotel and motel employees can improve sex and labor trafficking prevention during a meeting at Courtyard Marriott Hotel-College Station.
Baptist Health System nurses, employees participate in human trafficking prevention classes
By Colin Froment | Oct 24, 2019
Baptist Health System nurses have been learning how to better prepare for possible human trafficking incidents should they spot one by engaging in classes provided at the hospital since last summer.
