News from June 2024
A Unified Approach: Rep. Ray Lopez Discusses Education, Veterans Affairs, and Immigration Reform
By Lone Star Standar reports | Jun 30, 2024
We are joined by Representative Ray Lopez, who was elected to the Texas Legislature in 2019 to serve HD 125, which encompasses much of San Antonio’s West and Northwest Sides.
The Pardon Of Daniel Perry: A Conversation With Defense Attorney Doug O'Connell
By Lone Star Standard reports | Jun 30, 2024
Doug O’Connell, Special Forces Colonel Retired, is the defense attorney for Sgt. Daniel Perry who was convicted by a jury in Travis County for the murder of Garrett Foster during the BLM riots of 2020.
Empowering Futures: Chairman Buckley on Transforming Texas Education
By Lone Star Standar reports | Jun 30, 2024
Bradley Buckley is a Texas veterinarian and Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives for House District 54, which includes part of Bell County and all of Lampasas County in Central Texas.
Terrell County Sheriff Cleveland: 'Everything that crosses the border illegally is done so with the blessing of the cartels'
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2024
Sheriff Thaddeus C. Cleveland of Terrell County told the Lone Star Standar that anyone or anything crossing the southern border illegally has "the blessing of the cartels."
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation has massage parlor owner shutter seven additional businesses
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2024
The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) announced that the owner of a Houston massage establishment, which the state agency shuttered late last month for alleged human trafficking, has agreed to close seven additional businesses and exit the massage industry.
Texas Department of Information Resources' Cohan wins state award
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2024
The Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) announced that Statewide Digital Accessibility Program Administrator Marie Cohan is among the winners of this year’s Outstanding Women in Texas Government Professional Development Award, presented by the State Agency Council to the Commission for Women.
Texas sees continuous job growth for tenth straight month
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 27, 2024
The State of Texas continues to record a high number of jobs, adding 41,800 last month. This marks the tenth consecutive month of job growth for the Lone Star State, bringing its seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment to 14,195,600.
TxDOT to solve congestion at U.S.-Mexico border as trade rises
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 26, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is determined to address congestion at the U.S.-Mexico border as trade between the two North American nations rises. Infrastructure needs underscore the state agency’s goals and efforts.
Texas Nuclear Alliance to host inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit in November
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 26, 2024
The Texas Nuclear Alliance (TNC) announced that it will host the inaugural Texas Nuclear Summit later this year. The event is scheduled to be held in Austin from November 17-19, 2024, with registration ongoing.
Texas DPS issues summer safety tips amid extreme heat
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 26, 2024
AUSTIN – As the heat continues across Texas, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) urges everyone to take necessary precautions to protect themselves and their loved ones from the dangers of extreme heat to ensure a safe, healthy summer.
Chairman Buckley: Students in Texas will be getting 'classical content' with TEA's new open education resources
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 24, 2024
Brad Buckley, a Republican member of the Texas House of Representatives, said the curriculum is classical content, not religious, and it includes a parental portal for transparency, allowing parents to see what their children are being taught and help them at home. Buckley was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Governor Abbott deploys Texas resources for New Mexico wildfire response
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 22, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced today the deployment of Texas emergency management resources to New Mexico to assist in response efforts for multiple large wildfires and flash flooding impacting the state.
Rep. Buckley: ‘Evidence-based’ lessons promote ‘kids to move forward’
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 21, 2024
Brad Buckley, Chairman of the Texas House Committee on Public Education, said that lessons must transition easily to higher grades, and that evidence-based practices in English language arts can improve reading and comprehension as a foundation for students' progress. Buckley was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Texas State Library announces new public service hours effective July
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced new public service hours for its Austin headquarters, located at 1201 Brazos St. in the Capitol complex. Effective July 1, the Library Reference Reading Room and Archives Reading Room will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second Saturday of each month.
State think-tanks, including TPPF, support American Privacy Rights Act
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
AUSTIN – Today, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and other state-based think tanks sent a coalition letter to the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce expressing their support for the American Privacy Rights Act of 2024.
Texas introduces new data tools for maternal and child health
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
Beginning today, Texans have new tools to understand conditions around maternal and child health in the state. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has launched new public data dashboards as part of its suite of data products.
Texas DPS promotes Bruce James to Assistant Chief following Justin Chrane's retirement
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the promotion of Bruce James to Assistant Chief of the Texas Highway Patrol (THP). This appointment follows the retirement of Assistant Chief Justin Chrane, who served the department for nearly 30 years.
Texas Border Coalition supports Biden's executive action on immigration
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
El Paso, Texas – El Paso County Commissioner David Stout, chairman of the Texas Border Coalition (TBC), today commented on President Biden’s executive action aimed at keeping families together, bolstering the U.S. workforce, and easing the work visa process for graduates of American colleges who have secured job offers, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers.
Governor Abbott announces next Small Business Summit in Lufkin on June 27
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit will be held in Lufkin on Thursday, June 27. The summits, which take place throughout the year across various regions of Texas, aim to assist small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs by providing them with essential resources and information to start, strengthen, and grow their businesses.
Texas Workforce Commission helps shut down an unemployment fraud scheme
By Lone Star Standard | Jun 19, 2024
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) assisted in an investigation into an unemployment insurance (UI) scheme that had been in operation for more than 10 years. The probe led to the arrest and conviction of a 41-year-old Edinburg man and his nine co-conspirators.
