Governor Abbott announces Diode is withdrawing its East Texas data center project after it failed to meet state directives on power, water, and community impacts.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott announces over $114 million in housing tax credits to support 70 rental properties and more than 4,400 affordable units across Texas.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas State Technical College electrical lineworker students competed in a Waco campus rodeo featuring skills events, industry networking and team awards.
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Governor Greg Abbott appointed Sherri O’Daniel, Dana Dodgen, and Celina Perez to the Early Childhood Intervention Advisory Committee, which advises HHSC on statewide early intervention services.
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Texas extends to Aug. 3 the deadline for SNAP recipients in nine counties to request replacement food benefits after July flooding, with multiple ways to apply.
- United Way of Waco-McLennan County
United Way of Waco-McLennan County highlights its partnership with Communities in Schools, showing how coordinated support helped a senior advance toward firefighting.
- Texas AandM University
Sean Kelly ’05, CEO and co-founder of Amperon, applies AI to energy forecasting while returning to Mays Business School to mentor students and support AI in business.
Sean Kelly ’05, CEO and co-founder of Amperon, applies AI to energy forecasting while returning to Mays Business School to mentor students and support AI in business.
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Texas A&M researchers are developing an AI-powered app that analyzes daily behaviors to personalize communication support for children with autism and people with dementia.
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Texas Game Wardens continue responding to statewide flooding, sharing new UAS footage and Flickr assets, while 17 Texas state parks report rain-related impacts.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Robert S. Howden as the 116th Texas secretary of state, citing his extensive legislative and public service experience in state government.
Governor Greg Abbott reappoints Hasan "Mack" Mack and Deborah "Debbie" Gray Marino to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission for terms ending November 15, 2031.
Texas set a record 14,469,600 total nonfarm jobs in June, adding 43,400 jobs over the month and 177,900 year over year, while outpacing U.S. job growth.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Jana Hall to the Texas Commission on Licensing and Regulation for a term ending February 1, 2031, overseeing regulated Texas industries.
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints Andrea Tirey to the Texas State Cemetery Committee, highlighting her Texas Tech leadership and extensive civic involvement in Lubbock.
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Governor Greg Abbott requested a Presidential Disaster Declaration after severe weather and flooding in Texas and visited Uvalde County to review response efforts.
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Governor Greg Abbott appoints Cassidy Estes and Kathy Ward to the State Board for Educator Certification, outlining their education, experience, and volunteer service.
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- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas Game Wardens support flood response across multiple Texas counties, conduct rescues by air and water, and share park alerts and visual assets for media.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas State Technical College precision machining students at the Waco campus competed in Machine Shop Mania, testing technical and soft skills in team challenges.
- Texas AandM University
Texas A&M ranks No. 6 globally, No. 5 in the U.S., No. 2 among U.S. public universities and No. 1 in Texas in American Caldwell’s 2026–2027 visibility rankings.
- Texas AandM University
Texas A&M researchers show microRNA-15a and microRNA-16 can slow non-small cell lung cancer cell growth, suggesting a future microRNA-based treatment strategy.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Interim Commissioner Imelda Garcia to chair the Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response for the State of Texas.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Texas leaders issued budget guidance for 2028–29, directing agency LARs, seeking 3% base cuts while protecting education and emphasizing affordability.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott details Texas’ record-threatening flood response, including disaster declaration, resource deployments, and safety guidance for Texans.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Francisco Tijerina advances from production to maintenance at LATICRETE while studying Industrial Maintenance in TSTC’s Advanced Manufacturing program in North Texas.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas State Parks report heavy rain and flooding. Visitors should check park alerts and road conditions online and avoid flooded roadways before traveling.