In a September 2024 special edition of Fiscal Notes, Texas Comptroller researchers Jess Donald and Spencer Grubbs explore the pressing issue of balancing energy demand and grid reliability in the face of the state’s rapid […]
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar Spotlights $125 Million in Rural Law Enforcement Grants During Good for Texas Tour
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar continues his Good for Texas Tour by highlighting the $125 million in grant funds distributed to rural law enforcement and prosecutor offices across the state. As part of the Rural Law […]
Terrell County’s Sheriff Cleveland: A Border Hardliner with Contradictions, Seen on National TV but Grounded in Small-Town Reality
Terrell County Sheriff Thaddeus Cleveland, operating from one of the most remote border regions in West Texas, has become a regular on national television, making more than 25 appearances this year on outlets like Fox […]
2025 Texas Fish Art Contest Now Open for Entries
The Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) is accepting entries for Wildlife Forever’s 2025 Texas Fish Art Contest, a conservation-focused program inviting students in grades 4-12 to submit fish illustrations. This year introduces the Special Species […]
Texas Marketing and Media Man Visits 27 Countries So Far This Year, Expanding Horizons and Gaining Inspiration
In one whirlwind year, a Texas-based marketing and media professional has embarked on a journey to 27 countries, collecting ideas and inspiration to fuel his work back home. From the stunning architecture of Barcelona to […]
CBP Intercepts Nearly 300 Kilograms of Marijuana in Separate Seizures at Houston Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) thwarted two significant marijuana smuggling attempts last week, seizing a combined total of 293 kilograms of marijuana in separate operations targeting outbound […]
Texas Top 100 Construction Projects in September Surpass $7 Billion in Permit Value
Texas saw significant development in September 2024, with the top 100 construction projects permitted across the state totaling over $7 billion. These permits reflect substantial investments in infrastructure, education, commercial real estate, and industrial developments. […]
Presidio County Lawyer Rod Ponton Reflects on Early Role in Texas Chain Saw Massacre as Film Celebrates 50th Anniversary
As The Texas Chain Saw Massacre marks its 50th anniversary, memories resurface for many who were involved in the 1974 horror classic. One such individual is Presidio County attorney Rod Ponton, who had a brief […]
Texas DPS Deploys Over 100 Troopers to Assist with Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts in Florida
In response to the ongoing crisis caused by Hurricane Milton on the East Coast, Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to deploy over 100 troopers to Florida to support […]
CLEAT’s 48th Annual Convention in El Paso Highlights Law Enforcement Wellness and Leadership Development
The 48th Annual CLEAT Convention and Leadership Academy will take place on October 11 and 12, 2024, at the Hotel Paso Del Norte in El Paso, Texas. The convention brings together law enforcement professionals for […]
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