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Governor Abbott appoints Amanda Crawford as Commissioner of Insurance
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Amanda Crawford as the new Commissioner of Insurance for Texas.
Governor Abbott offers $30,000 reward in search for suspect in Betancourt shooting
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $30,000 for information leading to the arrest of Reynaldo…
Texas sets new records for workforce size and employment
Texas has reached new records for the number of people working and the size of its labor force, according to recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Governor Abbott reappoints Marchant and Thomas to state housing department
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Kenny Marchant and Ajay Thomas to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, with their terms set to expire on January 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott reappoints three members to Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Eduardo Contreras, Lisa Fullerton, and Omar Veliz to the Small Business Assistance Advisory Task Force.
Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster declaration for over 200 Texas counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has amended and renewed a disaster proclamation related to ongoing fire weather conditions in the state.
Texas awards $3.5 million grant for accelerated semiconductor technician training at TSTC
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $3.5 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Texas State Technical College (TSTC).
Governor Abbott marks opening of Post Oak Ridge State Park after voter-backed funding
Governor Greg Abbott attended the opening of Post Oak Ridge State Park in Lampasas, joining a group of sportsmen and several state officials.
Governor Abbott appoints new chair and members to affordable housing corporation board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lemuel Williams, Jr. as chair of the Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to key state boards impacting jobs and services
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a series of appointments and reappointments to various state boards and committees this week.
Governor Abbott appoints six new members to state agriculture finance authority
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed six individuals to the Texas Agriculture Finance Authority.
Governor Abbott offers Texas participation in HUD anti-fraud housing pilot
Governor Greg Abbott has written to U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, offering Texas as a participant in a HUD pilot program aimed at reducing fraud in…
Governor Abbott appoints three members to state psychology examiners board
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Chris Moose and the reappointment of Jamie Becker, Ph.D., and Sangeeta Singg, Ph.D., to the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists.
Kane Brown and other top artists set for 2026 iHeartCountry Festival in Austin
iHeartMedia has announced the return of the iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One, scheduled for May 2, 2026.
Charity Lawson and Rachel Recchia named new hosts of ‘Bachelor Happy Hour’ podcast
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iHeartMedia and TikTok announce live album preview event with Madison Beer
iHeartMedia and TikTok have announced a live streaming event featuring Madison Beer, set for January 15 at 7 p.m. ET.
iHeartMedia announces nominees for 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards airing March 26 on FOX
iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment have announced the nominees for the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, set to air live from the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26.
Governor Abbott demands extradition of suspect in commissioner’s murder
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally called for the immediate extradition of Reynaldo Mata-Rios, who is accused in the killing of Texas Facilities Commissioner Eddy Betancourt.
Texas secures $1.4 billion federal funding boost for rural health projects
Texas is set to receive more than $1.4 billion in federal funding over five years to improve health care in rural areas across the state, Governor Greg Abbott announced.
Texas governor announces new public safety laws targeting crime, trafficking & cyber threats
Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas’ public safety initiatives for 2025, emphasizing new laws and programs intended to enhance security across the state.
U.S. Census Bureau releases latest business trends survey data
The U.S. Census Bureau has published new data from the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS), a program designed to track business conditions and future expectations across the country.
U.S. Figure Skating partners with iHeartMedia ahead of 2026 Winter Olympics
U.S. Figure Skating has announced that iHeartMedia will serve as an official partner in the lead-up to the 2026 Winter Games.
TCEQ approves more than $1.6 million in penalties for environmental violations
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has approved penalties totaling $1,396,137 against 43 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Texas awards $1.98 million grant to Prairie View A&M for semiconductor workforce training
Governor Greg Abbott has announced a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $1.98 million to Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).