
Texas Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. was elected to serve as chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade (CMT) for the 114th Congress which starts in January, 2015. Burgess previously serves as vice-chair of the
Texas State Representative Allen Fletcher (R-Cypress) introduced a bill to allow drivers who have warrants for unpaid traffic tickets to pay their overdue fine via credit or debit card directly to the court via a police car payment terminal. The
Dallas County Commissioners’ Court approved in a 4-1 vote, a proposal to introduce a for-profit video visitation system for prisoners housed in the county’s jails. Family members electing to use the video system instead of an in-person visit will have
A coloring book featuring U.S. Senator Ted Cruz saving America while riding on a giant bald eagle and carrying a rifle in his hand is flying off the shelves of booksellers around the country. The satirical book of Cruz’ rise

Fort Hood is opening a new sleep center at the Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center to provide expanded medical services for both veterans and active duty military. The facility will open on Friday and will provide sleep studies for

State Senator Glenn Hegar (R-Katy) sent a letter to Governor Rick Perry announcing his resignation from the office of State Senator for Senate District 18. The move comes shortly after the Senator’s election to statewide office to become the 25th
Congressman Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) called for a financial war on terror as he kicked off a hearing on terrorist financing and the Islamic State. Hensarling serves as Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. In his opening remarks of the

U.S. Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) appear to be circumventing the bidding process for building a commercially-operated detention facility by having an Arizona city manage the manage the Texas based operation. The new 2,400-bed facility, which will be operated by

HOUSTON, Texas — A criminal gang member who had previously been deported was captured attempting to cross the border between California and Mexico. Border Patrol agents arrested the 40-year-old Mexican national just after noon (PST) on Wednesday about five miles
HOUSTON, Texas — The family of the first patient to be diagnosed with Ebola in America, Thomas Eric Duncan, will announce today that they have reached a “resolution” with Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital and its parent organization, Texas Health Resources.
HOUSTON, Texas — A Duncanville teenager, who lost his mother seven years ago and has been battling cancer for two months, was killed over the weekend after being shot in the back during an apparent robbery. The 15-year-old Ryan Lara

HOUSTON, Texas — Governor-Elect Greg Abbott named Cameron County Judge Carlos Cascos to be the next Secretary of State for Texas. Cascos will replace the current Secretary of State, Nandita Berry who was appointed to the position earlier this year