Texas ‘Dreamers’ Will Keep Pressuring Lawmakers in 2018
Texas ‘dreamers’ expressed their disappointment that the U.S. Congress will start its winter recess without addressing the situation of beneficiaries of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, but they vowed to keep pressuring lawmakers in 2018 and demanding …
Dallas Gets First Black Sheriff
Dallas County commissioners appointed c to be interim sheriff, making her the county's first black sheriff. Brown, 52, a Democrat who is running for the office, was Sheriff Lupe Valdez's third-in-command and recommended choice for successor. Valdez technically will remain …
Garcia On the Go December 2017
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace ended December 15th, 2017. If you live in a federally declared disaster area you are able to enroll until December 31st, 2017. Patients and the public can receive one-on-one help to see …
Governor Abbott Meets With Texas Military Leaders Following 2017 Texas Military Summit
Governor Greg Abbott today met with commanders of U.S. military installations in Texas following the Texas Military Summit hosted by the Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC). During the meeting, the Governor shared his strong and unwavering commitment to enhance and …
Governor Abbott Posthumously Awards Texas Legislative Medal Of Honor To Master Sergeant Travis Watkins
Governor Greg Abbott today posthumously awarded the Texas Legislative Medal of Honor to Master Sergeant Travis Earl Watkins of the United States Army.
Federal Appeals Judges Question Challenge to Revised Texas Voter ID Law
In Texas’ bid to keep its voter identification law intact, it was its legal foes — lawyers representing voting and civil rights groups and individual voters of color — who faced a tougher line of questioning Tuesday before a federal …
Supreme Court Rejects Texas Case On Gay-marriage Benefits
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to overturn a Texas ruling that raised questions about the rights of couples in same-sex marriages.
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez to Run for Texas Governor
Dallas County Sheriff Lupe Valdez announced Wednesday morning she will run as a Democratic candidate for governor of Texas. "I'm stepping up, for Texas, for everyone's fair shot to get ahead.
The Coleman Chronicles: Southmore Blvd. Bridge & Highway Construction Info
I have talked to many constituents and heard your concerns about tearing down the Southmore Blvd. Bridge, and the major highway construction in District 147. I share your concerns as I live here too, and take the Southmore Blvd. Bridge …
Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the Quick …
Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins Exploring Run for Texas Governor
As Democrats look for a serious candidate to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott in 2018, another big-city official is surfacing as a potential contender: Dwight Boykins, a member of the Houston City Council.
Texas Could Be Missing Out On Sales Tax Revenue From Mexican Shoppers
What would you do for a good bargain this holiday season? One Mexican family drove 160 miles to the United States just for Black Friday deals. These trips, however, are becoming less common.
University of Texas Strengthens Commitment to Mexico with New Office in Mexico City
The University of Texas (UT) is deepening its historically strong relationship with Mexico by opening an office in Mexico City at the Universidad Nacional Autonóma de Mexico (UNAM). With new staff on the ground in Mexico, UT plans to expand …
New Report Shows How Mexican Cartels Are Infiltrating Texas
Mexican cartels smuggle more drugs into the U.S. than any other criminal group, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration said in a new report.
Council Member Amanda Edwards and Commissioner Rodney Ellis to Empower Houston Senior Citizens to "Be the Solution" at Town Hall Discussion
“Be The Solution: Senior Citizens Town Hall” will empower Houston senior citizens with a dialogue about the issues that impact their neighborhoods and lives. The Town Hall event will provide seniors with a forum to let their voices be heard, …
