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Rep. Jackson draws sub-committee chairman appointment
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) has been appointed Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations. Jackson said: “I want to thank Chairman Mike Rogers for the honor and opportunity to chair this critical subcommittee. Working to guarantee our defense intelligence community and special operations forces are the world’s most lethal…
Read MoreTime to “Fall back”
The twice-annual time change is set to end on Sunday, Nov. 3 as the clocks will “fall back” an hour in order to allow for more daylight in the mornings. The time change won’t return until March 2025, when daylight saving time will begin again. Next year, it will be on Sunday, March 9, 2025.…
Read MoreCongressman Jackson: NDAA extremely beneficial for Texas
Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) supported Texas’ defense priorities during the House Armed Services Committee’s (HASC) markup of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025. Jackson issued the following statement in support of the legislation, which passed out of committee by a vote of 57-1. The NDAA is expected to be considered on…
Read More100 Years of Texas State Parks
As Texas State Parks’ yearlong birthday celebration winds down, we are looking back at the highlights from 2023. “It has been a truly amazing year for Texas State Parks,” said Rodney Franklin, Director of Texas State Parks. “It has been a career highlight to see new visitors discover parks because of our celebrations and witness…
Read MoreElection day reminders
Today, Nov. 7, is Election Day in Texas. Statewide, voters will weigh in on 14 proposed amendments to the state constitution. Many voters will also have the opportunity to vote in local elections. “If voters did not cast a ballot during early voting, I encourage them to make a plan to vote today,” said…
Read MoreGovernor signs $18 billion property tax cut
Governor Greg Abbott, on Wednesday, ceremonially signed legislation delivering the largest property tax cut in Texas history—$18 billion—passed during Special Session #2 of the 88th Legislature in New Caney. The Governor was joined at the historic bill signing by Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick, Speaker Dade Phelan, Senator Paul Bettencourt, Representative Morgan Meyer, and other members of…
Read More97th Air Mobility Wing celebrating 100th anniversary of air refueling
On June 27, 2023, the United States Air Force will celebrate the 100th anniversary of air refueling with global flyover events. The 97th Air Mobility Wing will be celebrating this historic milestone by conducting air refueling in several significant locations across Oklahoma and Texas. With 100 years of experience, today’s U.S. Air Force air refueling…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott, HHSC Unveil New ‘Stop Human Trafficking’ Specialty License Plate
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today unveiled the State of Texas’ new “Stop Human Trafficking” specialty license plate. The license plate will raise awareness about human trafficking, support survivors, and remind Texans to report suspicious activity to the Texas Department of Public Safety through the iWatchTexas…
Read MoreTexas State Parks Kicks Off 100-Year Birthday Celebration with First Day Hikes
Three, two, one … Happy Birthday, Texas State Parks! Park lovers everywhere are invited to help Texas State Parks begin celebrating 100 years Jan. 1 with a First Day Hike. Almost every Texas State Park will host ranger-guided and self-guided walks, bike rides, paddling trips and polar plunges in honor of the national initiative aimed…
Read MoreGovernor Abbott Lights Shamash At Menorah Lighting Ceremony In Austin
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Hanukkah with leaders of the Jewish community at the State Capitol Menorah Lighting Ceremony in Austin. During the ceremony attended by over 50 people, the Governor lit the shamash (servant candle) of the Menorah and reflected on the significance of Hanukkah for the Jewish community. “During Hanukkah, we…
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