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Marisa Bono to leave Every Texan for TACFS
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 20, 2025
Every Texan has announced the upcoming departure of its CEO, Marisa Bono.
Commissioner Miller calls for statewide ban on non-water additives
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 20, 2025
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has announced that Commissioner Sid Miller has urged Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Legislature to prioritize a statewide ban on non-water additives in public water.
City of Plano Director confirms no tax-rate election or property tax transfer is used for financing: 'That is correct'
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 20, 2025
Steve Stoler, Director of Media Relations for the City of Plano, said that the city is concentrating on infrastructure maintenance without resorting to a tax-rate election or property tax transfer to fund major capital investments.
Sid Miller supports evaluation of Texas Lottery security
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 20, 2025
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed support for Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's initiative to evaluate the security of the Texas Lottery.
Kentucky Fried Chicken joins other major companies relocating headquarters to Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 20, 2025
Businesses are increasingly choosing Texas as their new base, with Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) being the latest to announce its relocation to the state.
Legal battle intensifies over Texas Ethics Commission's regulations for political communications
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Multiple amicus briefs have been filed with the U.S. Supreme Court challenging the Texas Ethics Commission's enforcement of lobbying regulations against Michael Quinn Sullivan, a prominent Texas conservative. The dispute centers on whether the Commission's requirement for individuals to register and pay fees before engaging in certain communications with public officials infringes upon First Amendment rights.
Rep. Troxclair appointed to Texas House DOGE and Ways & Means committees
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Rep. Ellen Troxclair has announced her appointment to the Texas House Committees on Delivery of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and Ways & Means, with a focus on reducing taxes, cutting spending, and eliminating waste.
Alamo Heights ISD Director on new cell phone policy: The ‘consistency has made classroom management smoother’
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Julie Ann Matonis, Communications Director for Alamo Heights Independent School District (ISD), announced a new cell phone policy requiring high school students to store phones in classroom caddies.
The Other Ones Foundation: ‘Unsheltered homelessness is taxing on society at large in a variety of ways’
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Max Moscoe, Public Information Officer for The Other Ones Foundation (TOOF), an Austin-based nonprofit organization, emphasized the societal benefits of addressing homelessness.
Weekend Interview: Inside Haven for Hope’s Mission to Combat Homelessness with Terri Behling
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
In the heart of San Antonio, Texas, Haven For Hope, an innovative approach to homelessness is making waves, not only in the local community but also garnering attention statewide and beyond.
Sid Miller supports USDA's stance on foreign-owned farm and ranch land
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins has received praise from Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller for her efforts to address the issue of foreign entities purchasing rural land in the United States.
Texas considers creating state cryptocurrency reserve
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
The Texas Senate Business and Commerce Committee is reviewing a proposal that could see the state investing in cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin.
USDA shifts strategy from poultry depopulation amid bird flu crisis
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed approval of the USDA's recent decision to shift strategies in handling the bird flu outbreak.
Measles outbreak hits South Plains region; vaccination urged
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 19, 2025
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported a measles outbreak in the South Plains region.
Texas Association of Manufacturers announces 20th anniversary celebration
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 18, 2025
The Texas Association of Manufacturers (TAM) has announced the commencement of its 20th anniversary celebration during the 2025 Texas Manufacturers’ Day at the Capitol.
OPINION: The GUARD Act - A Bureaucratic overreach that hurts America’s veterans
By Brian Taef | Feb 18, 2025
America’s strength has always been forged by those willing to step up and serve.
Killeen earns music friendly status under Texas initiative
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 18, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the City of Killeen has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).
Texas lawmakers tackle emergency items as new bills are filed
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 18, 2025
The Texas Legislature is currently in a busy period as Governor Greg Abbott has declared seven "emergency items," allowing the Senate to consider related legislation immediately.
Commissioner Sid Miller calls for ban on non-water additives in Texas
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 18, 2025
AUSTIN – Commissioner Sid Miller has issued a call for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in Texas public water systems.
Texas collaborates with Trump Administration on border security operations
By Lone Star Standard | Feb 17, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is collaborating with the Trump Administration to enhance border security.
