Governor Greg Abbott announces new appointments to the State Cemetery Committee, Lower Neches Valley Authority, plumbing board, and Regulatory Compliance Division.
- Texas AandM University
Research links food insecurity in historically redlined neighborhoods to high crime, poor housing and underfunded schools more than to income or transit.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott and Tarrant County officials highlight a property tax reform proposal aimed at lowering costs, limiting spending, and curbing appraisal growth.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Julia Hayes and reappoints Dave Yelovich to the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners for terms ending September 5, 2031.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Texas gained 165,600 nonfarm jobs from July 2025 to July 2026, leading all states and posting 1.2% annual job growth, with statewide employment and labor force up.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Department of Justice to review and address allegedly discriminatory religious ablution facilities at DFW and IAH airports.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Justin Gray to the Lower Neches Valley Authority board through July 28, 2027, supporting Neches River water and economic programs.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Justin Gray to the Lower Neches Valley Authority board through July 28, 2027, supporting Neches River water and economic programs.
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TPWD reports mourning and white-winged dove populations near record highs as Texas opens statewide dove season Sept. 1 with new South Zone regulations.
Robinson City Council will hold an August 25, 2026, public hearing to receive input and adopt the 2026-27 budget and tax rate, with details on tax revenue changes.
Shape College Station is a quarterly survey inviting residents to share feedback on growth, including which restaurant brand they want to see added next.
Shape College Station is a quarterly survey inviting residents to share which restaurant brand they want to see next, guiding future business conversations.
Brandon Hall will graduate from TSTC’s Vocational Nursing program with three additional credentials, giving him and fellow graduates a stronger edge in the workforce.
Lyle Lovett ’79 reflects on Aggie Core Values, artistic authenticity, expanding the arts at Texas A&M and recording “Let’s Work Together” for a new commercial.
- City of College Station
Extreme heat is forecast for the Brazos Valley. College Station opens air-conditioned municipal facilities during business hours so residents can cool off and hydrate.
- Texas Department of Transportation
Seven San Angelo-area families work together at TxDOT maintenance offices, strengthening family bonds while serving travelers and mentoring the next generation.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott announces a Texas Energy Fund grant of more than $795,000 to modernize Deaf Smith Electric Cooperative substations and improve reliability in northwest Texas.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott says Bitdeer, CyrusOne, Ionic Digital and HIF will follow new Texas data center standards protecting the grid, water resources and communities.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott says Riot Platforms and Comanche Circle will follow new Texas data center standards on grid use, water, incentives, and community protections.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott announces the Data Center Coalition will comply with new Texas standards requiring data centers to fund infrastructure, reuse water, and protect communities.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Gov. Abbott says Power House, CoreWeave and Emergent data centers will follow new Texas standards on grid reliability, water use, siting, and financial transparency.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott says Prologis, Ecolab and Crusoe will follow new statewide data center standards protecting the Texas grid, water resources and communities.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott announces New Era Energy & Digital, Switch and Hanwha will follow Texas data center standards protecting the grid, water and local communities.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Matthew Erickson as director of the Regulatory Compliance Division through February 1, 2027, reviewing rules that affect market competition.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott sets a Nov. 3, 2026 special election for Texas Senate District 22, with candidate filing due Aug. 20 and early voting starting Oct. 19.
- Texas Department of Transportation
TxDOT traffic signal staff in the Dallas District centrally program and update school zone flashers for hundreds of North Texas schools to support student safety.