Arrington, Roy introduce America First Act

House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) was joined by Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) in introducing H.R.10469, the America First Act, legislation to prevent illegal immigrants paroled into the United States from accessing billions of dollars in welfare and other benefits intended for American...

Winter fire safety from kitchen to backyard

The Texas Department of Insurance is reminding homeowners and renters to be careful around fire, from the kitchen to the backyard.Some winter fire safety tips: -Enjoy candles with caution and always blow them out before you go to sleep.

TGPC releases groundwater report

Texas agencies reported 252 new cases of groundwater contamination during 2023 in the Texas Groundwater Protection Committee annual report.The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee brings together nine state agencies and TAGD, the alliance of groundwater districts.

Celebrating Christmas Texas style...

Christmas traditions vary from country to country, state to state and family to family, but all have the same purpose: to spread joy during the holiday season.Christmas in the Lone Star State has historically been distinct from the rest of the United States.While traditions like baking cookies and...

DPS heightens holiday enforcement

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is committed to keeping Texans safe this holiday season.

HPWD water level measurements to begin

x High Plains Water District field technicians will begin annual water level measurements in observation wells on Jan. 2, 2025, to determine the changes since last year.Measurements will begin in Castro, Deaf Smith, and Parmer Counties.Water level measurements are made in a network of approximately...

Lopez graduates from WTAMU nursing program

More than 50 graduates from West Texas A&M University’s nursing program were honored at a pre-commencement observance before attending the commencement ceremony held later that afternoon.Lauren Lopez of Dimmitt was among the graduates.WT’s Laura and Joe Street School of Nursing’s annual pinning...

DHS states drones no threat to national security

Lawmakers are demanding answers from the federal government after weeks of drone sightings in the Northeast, and some are requesting more local authority to monitor drones.According to reports, drone sightings were reported in New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Massachusetts, and other parts of the...