News from November 2024
Sam Houston Center invites community to annual holiday celebration
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is inviting the public to a holiday celebration on December 6th.
Governor Abbott highlights rising support for school choice across Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the increasing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler.
Texas Commission approves over $293k in environmental violation fines
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved fines amounting to $249,607 against 15 entities for breaching state environmental regulations.
Texas DPS names Miguel Gomez as November's featured fugitive
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced Miguel Gomez as the Featured Fugitive for November.
Texas Hospital Association appoints new vice president before legislative session
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
The Texas Hospital Association (THA) has appointed Will Holleman as the new vice president of advocacy and public policy.
Texas Music Office announces workshop for Music Friendly designation
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a collaborative effort between the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Mansfield, Visit Mansfield, and the Mansfield Commission for the Arts.
Nicole Poenitzsch nominated for national superintendent award
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 7, 2024
Bellville ISD Superintendent Nicole Poenitzsch, Ed.D., has been nominated by the Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) as Texas’ candidate for the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year award.
Sen. Creighton: Teachers' unions ‘killed’ the ‘Teacher Bill of Rights’
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 6, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said the Teacher Bill of Rights addressed teachers' top concerns—safety, validation from administrators, and compensation—but was blocked by unions in the House to prevent a Republican from passing it. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
Texas Public Policy Foundation reacts to Trump's reelection
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 6, 2024
Greg Sindelar, CEO of the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), issued a statement regarding the recent presidential election results.
TXOGA publishes Month in Review for October
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) released its Month in Review for October on November 1, highlighting significant developments in the state's oil and natural gas sector.
World War I traveling exhibit opens at Sam Houston Regional Library
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center in Liberty, Texas, is hosting a temporary exhibit titled "Texans Take to the Trenches: World War I and the Lone Star State."
Lyford breaks ground on resiliency center with $5 million TDHCA grant
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
The City of Lyford recently marked the groundbreaking of the Lyford Resiliency Center, a project funded by a $5 million grant from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs' (TDHCA) Community Resiliency Program.
Elon Musk: 'All government data should be default public for maximum transparency'
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 5, 2024
Elon Musk, speaking in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sunday, said that public information requests should become obsolete.
Governor Abbott sends more resources to tackle Hudson Fire in Bastrop County
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 4, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed additional resources to combat the Hudson Fire in Bastrop County.
Governor Abbott announces small business summit honoring veterans in Wichita Falls
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 4, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Wichita Falls on November 14, 2024.
Nuclear power expansion potential highlighted in new Texas research
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 2, 2024
A recent series of primers from Life:Powered highlights the potential for expanding nuclear energy in Texas.
TWC hosts 13th annual statewide hiring initiative for veterans and their families
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is currently hosting its 13th annual Hiring Red, White & You! event series, which will continue through November 22.
Life:Powered director's report shows continuous growth for federal subsidies for unreliable energy
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has released an update to its comprehensive analysis of federal energy subsidies.
Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers announces IRS increases LIHTC and Bond Volume Caps for 2025
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Affiliation of Affordable Housing Providers (TAAHP) has announced that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will increase the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) and private-activity bond (PAB) volume caps for the upcoming year.
Texas Farm Bureau names finalists in 2024 Excellence in Agriculture contest
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Farm Bureau (TFB) has announced the three finalists for the 2024 TFB Excellence in Agriculture (EIA) contest.
