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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.
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.
Texas Master Naturalist Program, H-E-B partner to fund pollinators in state
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Master Naturalist (TMN) program and H-E-B have announced a collaboration to support the Pollinators for Texas initiative.
Texas Commission proposes new air quality permit for temporary concrete batch plants
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced a proposed non-rule air quality standard permit for temporary concrete batch plants linked to public works projects.
Governor Abbott mobilizes emergency response for upcoming severe weather
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 1, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to prepare state emergency response resources in anticipation of severe weather expected to affect Texas this weekend.
Texas leads the nation with highest wholesale electricity prices
By Lone Star Standard reports | Oct 31, 2024
Texas had the highest wholesale electricity prices in the U.S. over the last three years, according to a new report released by the Energy Alliance.
Texas seeks feedback on new well plugging initiative
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is set to launch the Texas Voluntary Marginal Conventional Well Plugging Program (TxMCW) and is seeking public input on its Well Prioritization Plan.
iWatchTexas sees record rise in school safety reports for September
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program recorded a significant increase in school safety reports for September 2024, more than doubling the numbers from previous years.
Governor Abbott appoints Rodriguez to State Pension Review Board
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Roel “Roy” Rodriguez, P.E. to the State Pension Review Board for a term that will end on January 31, 2029.
Crime Stoppers tip leads to arrest of murder suspect Adiah Roberson
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the arrest of Adiah Roberson, a fugitive listed among Texas' 10 Most Wanted.
Sen. Creighton: ‘Rural Texas is conservative and has old-time Texas values’ while ‘metropolitan areas’ may or may not
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 31, 2024
Texas Sen. Brandon Creighton said rural Texas holds traditional values like hard work, integrity, and faith, while larger metropolitan areas often embrace leftist policies similar to those implemented by leaders like Gavin Newsom, including support for gender reassignment surgeries for minors. Creighton was a guest on a recent episode of the Texas Talks Podcast.
OPINION: Social Security Must Be Protected and Election Season is the Perfect Time to Commit To It
By Harvey Hilderbran | Oct 31, 2024
During an election year – especially a presidential one – people here in Texas and across the nation are paying closer attention to politics than usual.
The Path to Better Leadership for Public Schools in Texas: A Conversation with Aaron Silva
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 30, 2024
Highlights from our interview with Aaron Silva, parent of two and founder of Texas Education Project 103.
Texas honors top educators with annual teacher awards
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 27, 2024
The Texas Association of School Administrators (TASA) has announced the winners of the 2025 Texas Teacher of the Year awards.
TCEQ approves $254K in fines for environmental violations
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 27, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties amounting to $174,534 against 15 entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Federal government releases October research digest with 16 new publications
By Lone Star Standard | Oct 27, 2024
The October 2024 edition of the CTR Library's Research Digest is now available for download.
