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Texas State Library announces 2025 Family Place Libraries Project grants
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 15, 2024
The Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) has announced that applications for the fiscal year 2025 Family Place Libraries™ Project grants are now open. TSLAC is seeking qualified libraries to attend a Family Place Libraries™ Training Institute at the new Cedar Park Public Library in Cedar Park, Texas, and implement the program in their facilities.
Texas launches "Peace of Mind" campaign to support farmer's mental health
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 15, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have announced the launch of the "Texas Peace of Mind" campaign. This initiative is dedicated to supporting the mental well-being of the state's farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers through TDA’s AgriStress Helpline.
Governor Abbott celebrates new Catholic school groundbreaking in Boerne
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 15, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the groundbreaking of St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School in Boerne, applauding the school’s commitment to providing Texas families with educational choices.
TASA/TASB award stars of distinction to 2024-25 school architecture projects
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 15, 2024
TASA and the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) have announced that 41 projects will be included in the 2024-25 Exhibit of School Architecture. This exhibit, featuring new and renovated Texas school facilities, includes projects from 30 school districts, two college systems, and one state school submitted by 21 architectural firms. Eligible projects are newly constructed or renovated public education facilities completed in the past five years and not previously submitted in this annual exhibit.
TPWD reports decline in fatalities, rise in boating accidents during recent Labor Day Weekend
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 14, 2024
The recent Labor Day holiday weekend yielded a reduction in fatalities but a rise in boating accidents across Texas compared to the same time last year, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reported.
TCEQ seeks entries for annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 14, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued a call for entries for its annual Take Care of Texas Video Contest. The contest is open to high school and middle school students, regardless of whether they attend public or private schools or are homeschooled.
DPS seizes over 16 lbs of cocaine, two lbs of fentanyl in NW Texas traffic stop
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 14, 2024
A September 6 evening traffic stop in northwest Texas resulted in a drug seizure executed by the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS). The incident occurred near Conway in Carson County shortly after 5 p.m.
Texas Water Development Board approves funds for East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 14, 2024
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) approved financial assistance totaling $14,012,500 to the East Rio Hondo Water Supply Corporation in Cameron County. The funding includes $4,265,000 in financing and $9,747,500 in principal forgiveness from the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF). This support will be used for planning, designing, and constructing improvements to the water system.
TxDOT to eliminate SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 13, 2024
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) seeks to end the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA), an act that will give motorists more free lanes on which to drive.
Texas Public Policy Foundation files lawsuit challenging Corporate Transparency Act
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 13, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has filed a lawsuit against the United States government, challenging the constitutionality of the recently adopted Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). The CTA requires nearly anyone forming a state corporate entity to disclose private information to federal law enforcement, regardless of whether they are engaged in interstate activity or suspected of any crime.
Governor Abbott appoints Coates, Trippon to Texas State Board Of Public Accountancy
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 13, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Grant Coates and James “Jim” Trippon to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy for terms set to expire on January 31, 2025. The Board ensures that individuals issued certificates as certified public accountants possess the necessary education, skills, and capabilities to perform competently in the profession of public accountancy.
Restoring dignity and building community: How the Other Ones Foundation addresses homelessness
By Lone Star Standard reports | Sep 12, 2024
Highlights from our interview with Chris Baker, executive director of the Other Ones Foundation, an Austin-based non-profit serving the homeless.
Texas Water Development Board approves nearly $99 million in funding for infrastructure projects
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 12, 2024
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance totaling $98,724,653 for various water and wastewater projects across the state. The funding allocations are as follows:
Texas Agriculture Commissioner warns of online scams targeting residents
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued a statement on September 10, 2024, urging Texans to remain vigilant against online scams and fraudulent activities.
Texas Department of Public Safety highlights crime lab achievements during National Forensic Science Week
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is recognizing the contributions of its Crime Laboratory Division during National Forensic Science Week, which runs from September 15 to 21.
Study reveals influence of ESG activism on state pension funds
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
TPPF’s Life:Powered has released a new study highlighting the infiltration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activism into state retirement systems. The research underscores a trend where ESG activists leverage major asset managers and proxy voting firms to promote progressive agendas over prudent financial stewardship.
Texas prepares for Tropical Storm Francine; Gov Abbott emphasizes coastal safety
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas’ preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Beaumont. Texans along the coast should prepare for heavy rain, flash flooding, high winds, and possible tornadoes starting today.
It should be much easier to get public information, says one Texas lawmaker
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 11, 2024
On a recent episode of the Texas Talks podcast, Representative Cody Vasut said that he may pursue legislation which makes it easier for the public to access government records.
Legislators question amount of property tax relief during Senate hearing
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 10, 2024
Advocates of property tax relief questioned whether the Texas Legislature has done enough to reduce the property tax burden in a Senate Finance Committee hearing last week.
Texas Water Development Board approves $4.97 million for Angelina County water project
By Lone Star Standard | Sep 10, 2024
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance amounting to $4,966,000 for the Angelina and Neches River Authority in Angelina County. This funding, sourced from the Rural Water Assistance Fund, is designated for the planning, acquisition, design, and construction of a water system project.
