Weekend Interview: Tony Bennett on the Future of Texas Manufacturing

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Tony Bennett, President and CEO of the Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM), has been the voice of the state's manufacturing sector for over a decade.

Texas oil & gas industry reports record tax contributions for fiscal year 2024

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 10, 2025

The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) has released its 2024 Annual Energy & Economic Impact Report, revealing significant contributions from the oil and natural gas industry to the state's economy.

Governor Abbott appoints six members to Trinity River Authority Board

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 10, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Jeff Bradley and Casey Yeary Callas to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors.

Public Utility Commission of Texas to Open Applications for the Texas Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant Program

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 9, 2025

Austin, Texas – Starting Wednesday, January 1, 2025, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) will begin accepting applications for the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) Completion Bonus Grant Program.

Giddings earns Tourism Friendly Texas certification from Travel Texas

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 9, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has extended his congratulations to the City of Giddings for being recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.

Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center hosts training event with Bass University

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 7, 2025

The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) in Athens is set to host a two-day training event with Bass University, a partner of the Toyota ShareLunker program.

Texas DPS highlights January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 7, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging Texans to stay alert and educate themselves about human trafficking throughout January, which has been designated as Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Texas announces fifth annual Week of Prayer against human trafficking

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 7, 2025

First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the fifth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking, organized by the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative.

OPINION: A COMPASSIONATE AND SENSIBLE CANNABIS POLICY FOR TEXAS

By Sid Miller | Jan 7, 2025

Just down the street from the Austin headquarters of the Texas Department of Agriculture is a trailer selling consumable cannabis products; the sole purpose of these products is to inebriate.

Texas Historical Commission's Real Places Conference returns with new options in April 2025

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 7, 2025

Registration has commenced for Real Places 2025, the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) historic preservation and heritage tourism conference.

Texas awards $13 million in grants for workforce education

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 6, 2025

Dec. 16, 2024, Austin, Texas – The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) has announced the allocation of nearly $13 million in grants to higher education institutions across Texas.

Congestion adds $108 billion cost to U.S. trucking industry

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 4, 2025

Traffic congestion on U.S. highways resulted in $108.8 billion in costs for the trucking industry in 2022, according to a study by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI).

Bobby Jenkins receives public policy leadership award from TBLC

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 3, 2025

On December 11, the Texas Business Leadership Council (TBLC) honored Bobby Jenkins, a prominent business and community leader from Austin, with the Richard W. Weekley Public Policy Leadership Award.

Garrison Brothers donates $40K to Texas Restaurant Foundation

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 3, 2025

The Texas Restaurant Foundation (TRF) has received a $40,000 donation from Good Bourbon for a Good Cause, the non-profit arm of Garrison Brothers Distillery.

Texas invests heavily to bolster its booming manufacturing sector

By Lone Star Standard | Jan 1, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott recently emphasized the robust growth of Texas' manufacturing industry, highlighting significant investments that have bolstered the sector in 2024.