The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved a bill to expand Big Bend National Park by 6,100 acres, enhancing conservation efforts near Terlingua Creek. This proposal, focused on ethical land acquisition, reflects bipartisan support for preserving Texas’s natural beauty.
Houston Independent School District is actively holding job fairs at Delmar Fieldhouse to fill more than 350 teacher vacancies before the new school year. With events scheduled on June 28, July 12, and July 26, the district is focused on recruiting qualified candidates to join its workforce. These efforts are part of HISD’s strategy to ensure a fully staffed faculty, maintaining quality education standards and minimizing disruptions when the school year begins.
Texans invited to vote on a new design for the horned lizard license plate, marking 25 years of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s conservation plate program. Funds from plate sales support state conservation projects.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million budget item, stopping the launch of a summer food assistance program. This decision halts federal funding for low-income children’s food aid, affecting families reliant on school meal benefits. Abbott cited federal funding uncertainties as a concern.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signs a law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms. Effective from September, the law mandates specific guidelines for the presentation of the Commandments, garnering debates on religious representation in schools.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a THC ban, proposing regulation instead. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick expressed frustration over the decision, marking a significant legislative moment for Texas’s approach to THC products.
Arturo Gamboa released by Dallas police after displaying a rifle at Utah’s ‘No Kings’ rally led to an accidental fatal shooting. Investigation ongoing.
Texas law enforcement agencies have arrested 18 individuals following a sting operation targeting online child predators. The operation emphasizes the ongoing efforts to protect minors from online exploitation.
A fatal auto-pedestrian incident caused the closure of I-20 in Dallas. The westbound lanes shut down for six hours as police investigated. The identity of the pedestrian remains undisclosed.
Texas legislation mandates the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms and allows prayer or Bible reading in schools, pending Governor Abbott’s approval, with potential legal challenges anticipated.