Palmer Events Center to host Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, and more in July
The Palmer Events Center will host eight events during the month of July, including Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, one private event, and more.
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Gov. Abbott calls for expanded school choice law, threatens veto on limited proposals
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a call for comprehensive school choice legislation as the Texas Legislature nears the end of its session, cautioning that he will veto proposals with a…
HOW MANY MORE? Rally in Austin, TX planning for huge crowds on April 29
The rally will highlight the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, and call for specific actions by state officials, including to declare an invasion by Mexican crime cartels, seize…
Texas Capitol rally will include border control advocates
A rally at the Texas State Capitol this week will include experts who have been working to manage what they are describing as a “crisis” at the border between Texas…
Parent Empowerment Rally at Texas Capitol: Join us and be heard
It’s time to share your voice and passion for your kids at the Texas Capitol!
Abbott orders DPS, TMD to use every available strategy to combat border crisis
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) to expand their unprecedented efforts to combat the growing illegal immigration along the…
Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County Elections
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County’s elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing…
Proposed electric market changes would cost Texans tens of billions more — without doing enough to improve reliability
A proposed California-style redesign of Texas’ electricity market would cost Texans an additional $22.8 billion from 2025 to 2030 — including $8.5 billion more in 2025 alone — but would…
New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter are proud to partner with PetSmart…
Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep…
Hegar announces list of financial companies that boycott energy companies
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today his list of financial companies that boycott energy companies.
‘Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition’
Rome comes to Austin! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings, patrons can see world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God’s finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel:
Study finds decline in reliability and affordability caused by politicization of the Texas electricity market
The Energy Alliance on July 14 released a new study, The Decline and Fall of Reliability, Affordability, and Competition in ERCOT, that explains the connection between political interference and the…
Virden: Affordability and property taxes have reached a crisis point in Austin
A recent poll released by the Austin Monitor showed that a majority of Austinites believe that a lack of affordability in Austin is our most pressing issue.
District 9 candidate Joah Spearman has raised $68,000 for his Austin City Council campaign
As of this report, I have raised $68K for my campaign without support from a lone bundler or hosting a single $5K+ fundraiser.
ABoR endorses Kirk Watson for Austin Mayor
Today, we are proud to announce that the Austin Board of REALTORS® has endorsed Kirk Watson to become Austin’s next Mayor.
New Hope Animal Rescue, Bastrop Country Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
In-person adoption event to take place at local PetSmart store July 15-17
Antone’s Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
Antone’s Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
Gallagher, Driussi named to MLS Team of the Week
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher was named to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Week for Week 18, with midfielder Sebastián Driussi named to the Team of the…
Austin FC acquires Ecuadorian attacker Washington Corozo
Austin FC announced this Wednesday that the Club has acquired Ecuadorian striker Washington Corozo on a six-month loan from Peruvian club Sporting Cristal.
H-E-B free First Sunday at museum
The Bullock Enjoy FREE exhibition admission all day during Free First Sundays, held the first Sunday of every month.
SAM Party of Texas, Forward Party of Texas to host joint convention
Bill King, State Chair for the SAM Party of Texas and Rick Kennedy, State Chair for the Forward Party of Texas, announced today that the two parties will hold a…
NetChoice celebrates Supreme Court decision to protect free speech online
Today, NetChoice celebrates victory in the Supreme Court of the United States after the Court granted NetChoice and CCIA’s emergency application to stay the Fifth Circuit’s unexplained, 2-1 order issued…
TPPF: Power grid changes are still necessary
This week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released its Summer 2022 Seasonal Assessment, demonstrating their confidence in the ability of the state’s power grid to meet peak demand.
Patrick endorses Wayne Christian for railroad commissioner
“I endorse Wayne Christian for re-election to the Texas Railroad Commission. In this low turnout run-off election, every vote is very important,” Dan Patrick said.