Supreme Court to review constitutionality of FCC's Universal Service Fund
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments concerning the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Universal Service Fund (USF).
Abbott supports growing movement for school choice in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reinforced the support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner supports resolution on U.S.-Mexico water treaty enforcement
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval for the Texas Senate's recent action concerning the U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty.
TxDOT explains uniformity and installation process of traffic signs
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Traffic signs are a common sight on roads, but their uniformity across the United States is no accident.
Texas research suggests new standards could cut energy costs by billions
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Life:Powered, a campaign by the Texas Public Policy Foundation, has released new research indicating that implementing reliability standards for wind and solar energy could save Texas electricity customers billions of dollars annually.
Texas faces challenges in early education and childcare
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Texas 2036 has released insights into the current state of early education and childcare in Texas, emphasizing the importance of strategic decisions to improve future opportunities for children.
Texas Restaurant Show returns to Houston with early-bird registration now open
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The Texas Restaurant Association (TRA) has announced that the 2025 Texas Restaurant Show will be held in Houston, Texas, on July 20-21 at the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Texas Senate advances majority of top priority bills
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced that the Texas Senate has passed over half of its top 40 priority bills at the midpoint of the 89th regular legislative session.
Texas Senate passes bills on education reform and public safety
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The Texas Senate has passed several significant bills addressing various issues, including religious expression in schools, content in school libraries, and the regulation of THC products.
Sanctions imposed on leader of transnational criminal organization
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has partnered with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control to impose sanctions on Jumilca Sandivel Hernandez Perez, a leader within the Lopez Human Smuggling Organization.
Extradition follows conviction over deadly San Antonio migrant smuggling incident
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Two men have been convicted for their involvement in a 2022 alien smuggling incident in San Antonio, Texas, which resulted in 53 deaths and injuries to 11 individuals.
ICE targets criminal organizations in South Lake Tahoe operation
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in collaboration with the FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, and U.S. Probation, conducted a significant operation on March 11.
ICE arrests Paisas gang member upon release from New York prison
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Gilberto Guadalupe Guevara-Barboza, a 26-year-old Mexican national and self-admitted member of the Paisas gang, into custody.
Ugandan national arrested by ICE after assault charges in Massachusetts
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has taken Gedion Masunsu, a 28-year-old Ugandan national, into custody.
USDA delays horse protection act rule implementation until 2026
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced a delay in the implementation of its Horse Protection Act final rule until February 1, 2026.
Texas agriculture commissioner highlights success in monarch butterfly conservation
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Commissioner Sid Miller of the Texas Department of Agriculture has announced promising news for monarch butterfly conservation.
Rep. Leo Wilson advances key legislation in House committees
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 25, 2025
Rep. Terri Leo Wilson has announced her initiatives in House committees to tackle transportation issues related to the Bolivar-Galveston Ferry and to advance significant public education reforms.
Senators Cornyn, Cruz urge US Supreme Court to rein in Texas Ethics Commission
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 24, 2025
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) filed an amicus curiae brief before the U.S. Supreme Court on March 21 that challenges the Texas Ethics Commission's (TEC) authority to enforce lobbying regulations against private citizens.
High schools get guidance on designing effective data science courses
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 24, 2025
The Charles A. Dana Center has introduced a Data Science Course Framework aimed at guiding the design of high school data science courses.
Texas Senate committee approves $1 billion annual fund for statewide water projects
By Lone Star Standard | Mar 24, 2025
Water projects in Texas are set to receive significant support following the unanimous approval of a bill by the Senate Water, Agriculture, and Rural Affairs Committee.
