News from November 2024
John Bonura: 'The cost of housing is rising at an alarming rate'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 21, 2024
John Bonura, a Policy Analyst at the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), has raised concerns about the rising cost of housing in Texas.
Historic hotel transformed into affordable housing by TDHCA
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) recently highlighted the successful transformation of The Lofts at the Grim in Texarkana.
Martha Salazar-Zamora named finalist for AASA women in school leadership award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Tomball ISD Superintendent and TASA President Dr. Martha Salazar-Zamora has been selected as one of two finalists for the 2025 Women in School Leadership Award.
Tepper files initial legislative priorities
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Carl Tepper (R-Lubbock) has filed his initial legislative priorities ahead of the 2025 Texas legislative session.
Plesa files legislation package focused on improving public education system
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 20, 2024
Texas State Representative Mihaela Plesa (D-Dallas) has introduced five legislative proposals aimed at enhancing and safeguarding the public education system.
OPINION: Raw Milk: Worth the risk? We should get to decide
By Sid Miller | Nov 20, 2024
Living in Stephenville—the dairy capital of Texas—I’ve got a front-row seat to the heartbeat of our state’s dairy industry. Here in Erath County, we take pride in our dairy heritage.
Rio Grande Valley official named Border Trade Alliance chairman
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 19, 2024
A county official from the Rio Grande Valley has been appointed as the next chairman of the Border Trade Alliance (BTA).
Future water challenges in Texas subject of new Texas 2036 report
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 19, 2024
The future challenges facing Texas' water infrastructure and potential solutions are the focus of a new report titled "Foundation for Economic Growth: Assessing Texas’ Water Infrastructure Needs."
Operation Lone Star reports significant progress in reducing illegal immigration
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 17, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue their collaborative efforts under Operation Lone Star to secure the border.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board names new commissioner
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 17, 2024
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Wynn Rosser as the new Commissioner of Higher Education. Dr. Rosser's background in higher education and philanthropic leadership positions him to advance...
Lieutenant Governor of Texas Dan Patrick: 'School choice is my top policy priority'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Dan Patrick, the Lieutenant Governor of Texas, has declared school choice as his primary policy focus.
Senator Brandon Creighton on DEI reforms: 'Our work isn't done—we'll keep up the momentum'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 16, 2024
Brandon Creighton, State Senator of District 4 in Texas, said that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) reforms for higher education institutions have made a significant impact at Texas A&M University but emphasized that the work is ongoing.
Spiller files bills to prohibit foreign land ownership in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
North Texas lawmaker State Representative David Spiller (R-Jacksboro) has filed two bills aimed at prohibiting foreign land ownership in the state.
Patterson's suite of bills aims to protect minors
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth-area Texas State Representative Jared Patterson (R-Frisco) has introduced a series of bills aimed at protecting minors ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Harrison files bill to 'rein in administrative state in Texas'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Dallas-Fort Worth-area Texas State Representative Brian Harrison (R-Midlothian) has introduced a bill ahead of the 2025 legislative session, aiming to abolish regulations that have not undergone review.
Cain files legislation to block enforcement of 'red flag' laws
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Houston-area Texas State Representative Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) has introduced legislation aimed at defending Texans' Second Amendment rights ahead of the 2025, or 89th, legislative session.
The Colony becomes latest city designated as music-friendly by Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that The Colony has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller supports RFK Jr.'s role in Trump administration
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed his support for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Pearland receives recognition as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 14, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Pearland for being named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
OPINION: OUR HEALTH, OUR RESPONSIBILITY: MAKING AMERICA HEALTHY AGAIN
By Sid Miller | Nov 14, 2024
As the Agriculture Commissioner of one of the country's largest farming and ranching states, I am excited that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has joined President Trump, lending his powerful voice to the MAGA movement.
