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Sid Miller criticizes federal response to New World screwworm scare
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has expressed concerns over the federal government's response to a recent New World screwworm scare.
Texas Water Development Board approves funding for Marble Falls wastewater improvements
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has approved financial assistance totaling $45,350,700 for the City of Marble Falls in Burnet County.
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Guatemalan national added to Texas' most wanted criminal illegal immigrants list
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 19, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the addition of Geovany Saul Carcamo to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List.
Texas Commission fines multiple entities for environmental violations
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 19, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved fines amounting to $822,678 against 30 entities for breaching state environmental regulations.
Texas risks missing out on federal nutrition aid again as summer approaches
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 17, 2024
New data highlights the potential impact of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program on Texas communities.
Texas board approves over $78 million for statewide water projects
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 17, 2024
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has announced the approval of financial assistance amounting to $78,412,603 for various water, wastewater, and flood projects across the state.
TCEQ extends grant application deadline to January 31 for emission reduction projects
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 15, 2024
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has announced an extension for the application deadline of the New Technology Implementation Grants (NTIG) Program.
Texas DPS welcomes new troopers after intensive training
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 15, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially welcomed 130 new Troopers to the Texas Highway Patrol.
Texas Public Policy Foundation launches video series on education spending
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 13, 2024
In Texas, the general public is largely unaware of the substantial amount of money allocated to public education, which exceeds $93 billion annually.
Texas updates respiratory illness dashboard amid rising virus activity
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 9, 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services has made updates to its respiratory illness dashboard.
Texas DPS highlights fugitive Raymond Trejo; reward increased
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that Raymond Trejo is the Featured Fugitive for December.
Texas eliminates most vehicle safety inspections starting January 2025
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2024
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced that significant changes to the state's vehicle safety inspection requirements will take effect on January 1, 2025.
Texas officials warn against unlicensed pesticide businesses
By Lone Star Standard | Dec 5, 2024
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) have issued a call for vigilance against unlicensed pesticide businesses in Texas communities.
Texas reports first local dengue case in 2024 amidst global surge
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported the first locally acquired case of dengue virus in 2024 in a resident of Cameron County.
Transportation Research Board releases new publications on diverse topics
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
The latest edition of the Research Digest for November 2024 is now accessible on the CTR Library's website.
Texas Department of Public Safety director retires after notable tenure
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 27, 2024
After 15 years leading the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), Colonel Steven C. McCraw has retired.
Virtual currency mining facilities required to register with PUCT under new rule
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 26, 2024
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) voted on November 21 to approve a new rule mandating that virtual currency mining facilities within the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) region register with the entity.
Texas honors top emergency medical services professionals at annual conference
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 26, 2024
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recognized outstanding contributions in emergency medical services at an awards ceremony held during the annual Texas EMS Conference in Fort Worth.
Texas Public Policy Foundation supports Brooke Rollins' nomination as agriculture secretary
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 25, 2024
The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) has expressed its support for Brooke Rollins following her nomination as Secretary of Agriculture by President-elect Donald Trump.
Texas State Library reappoints Mann and Tocker as commissioners
By Lone Star Standard | Nov 25, 2024
The Office of the Governor has confirmed the reappointment of Arthur T. Mann and Darryl Tocker to the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).
