Attorney general warns against scams during winter storm recovery
Attorney General Ken Paxton reminded Texans to be careful when accepting services from door-to-door repair and debris cleanup companies, as
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SNAP recipients who lost food during power outages can apply for replacement benefits
As a result of Winter Storm Mara, some Texans’ food may have been spoiled or destroyed. Impacted SNAP recipients can
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner sets Feb. 18 as date for city’s gun buyback event
The annual event allows residents to anonymously trade in guns they no longer want in exchange for gift cards.
Texas extends emergency SNAP benefits for final month
Federal lawmakers designated February as the last month emergency food assistance would be available. However, eligible Texans will still receive
Texas communities receive $73M to improve local roads, curb traffic fatalities
The funds from the U.S. Department of Transportation can be used to create and implement roadway safety plans, including improvements
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner sets Feb.18 as date for city’s gun buyback event
The annual event allows residents to anonymously trade in guns they no longer want in exchange for gift cards.
ERCOT unveils new 6-day supply and demand forecast
Similar to a weather forecast, the new dashboard provides Texans with an idea of what supply and demand for energy
METRO president, CEO announces December 2023 retirement
Tom Lambert has spent 45 years with the agency in various roles.
Harris County commissioners allocate $12.1M to county offices for budget deficits, new staff
Commissioners voted to award $5.6 million to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office and $4.3 million for the District Attorney’s Office
With new online campus, Lone Star College System sees spring enrollment increase 3% year over year
Lone Star College System saw a 3% increase in spring enrollment from last year. According to a news release Feb.