PHOENIX, Ariz. (Jan. 6, 2020) — Texas backslides one spot to the No. 2 Growth State in America, according to U-Haul® data analyzing U.S. migration trends for 2019.
AUSTIN -The Railroad Commission of Texas today released its 2019 Year in Review highlighting the regulatory agency’s accomplishments during the past year. The Year in Review outlines the Commission’s successes in achieving the highest standard of service by modernizing processes, enhancing t…
Fiscal Notes’ Line Items recently spotlighted the holiday economy in Texas and the festive tinkling of coins changing hands for everything from fruitcakes to Christmas trees and pecans to train rides.
Representative Dr. J.D. Sheffield, D.O. visited the DeLeon AccelHealth Clinic on Thursday, November 20th. AccelHeath had the privilege of welcoming Representative Sheffield to our clinic where we discussed critical issues and challenges affecting healthcare. Dr. Sheffield was provided a tour…
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card, provides results for the nation, states, and 27 urban school districts for assessments in fourth- and eighth-grade reading and mathematics. The data is presented as scale scores and percentages of…
Texas Realtors releases 2019-Q3 edition of the Texas Quarterly Housing Report
Not just for kids anymore, Halloween has shifted into a celebration for adults looking for an escape from the everyday, and with this shift, the Halloween industry is booming.
AUSTIN, Texas — John B. Goodenough, professor in the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, has been awarded the 2019 Nobel Prize in chemistry — jointly with Stanley Whittingham of the State University of New York at Binghamton and Akira Yoshino of Meijo Univers…
MEXICO CITY - Texas Secretary of State Ruth Hughs this week joined an economic trade mission to Mexico led by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC). The Secretary participated in the trade mission alongside key leaders in the sectors of energy, cybersecurity, and advanced manu…
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said that state sales tax revenue totaled $2.74 billion in September, 1.2 percent more than in September 2018.
Mark your calendars for September 28–30, 2020, to attend the Texas Water Development Board’s Water for Texas 2020 conference, “Clear Vision for the Future.” The conference will be held at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center in Austin.
The beef cattle industry is big business in Comanche County and accounted for approximately $57,90500.00 in beef sales in 2018 in the county. That number includes calves, value added stocker cattle, cull cows and breeding cattle. Comanche ranks in the top ¼ of counties in the state for beef …
AUSTIN - The Texas General Land Office (GLO) will conduct the first two regional public hearings to seek input on the use of $4,297,189,00 in funding for mitigation projects in the areas affected by Hurricane Harvey as well as 2015 and 2016 Floods. The GLO will directly administer these fund…
Southwest Dairy Days set Nov. 7 at T&K Dairy near Snyder
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded NASA’s announcement that Lockheed Martin has been awarded the Orion Production and Operations Contract (OPOC), for which NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, will be responsible for overseeing. Spacecraft production for the O…
Adam Russell | Sep 19, 2019 Wheat plantings are underway in the Texas Wheat Belt, and the expectation is for fewer acres and increased production. One big question will be whether producers graze their acres out or go to grain due to poor grain prices.
(HOUSTON) — The Johnson Space Center (JSC) makes a $4.7 billion annual impact on the Texas economy and supports more than 52,000 jobs, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said today in a visit to the NASA facility as part of his Good for Texas Tour.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today released totals for fiscal 2019 state revenues, in addition to announcing monthly state revenues for August.
AUSTIN – The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has begun its annual push to crack down on retailers who sell alcohol to minors during the busy back-to-school season.
FT. Worth, TX. – The NRA Personal Protection Expo, Sept. 6-8, 2019 at the Fort Worth Convention Center in Fort Worth, TX is the nation’s premier event for personal protection, concealed carry, and home defense products and education.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the latest example of Big Tech’s political bias, Twitter last week continued its pattern of arbitrarily silencing conservative voices when it froze U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s campaign account. From blocking PragerU videos and trailers for the pro-life…
CONROE, Texas, July 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXB) ( “Spirit”), the holding company for Spirit of Texas Bank, announced today that it is acquiring through a series of mergers Chandler Bancorp, Inc. and its subsidiary, Citizens State Bank (together, “…
CONROE, Texas, July 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Texas Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: STXB) (“Spirit” or the “Company”), the bank holding company of Spirit of Texas Bank, SSB, announced the pricing of an underwritten public offering of 2,000,000 shares of its common stock at a price to the …
Under the headline “Powell’s Message To Congress: Rate Cut Is Likely Coming Soon,” the AP (7/10, Crutsinger) reported that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, in the Fed’s semiannual report to Congress, “point[ed] to a weaker global economy, rising trade tensions and chronically low infl…
The City of Comanche reports a sales tax rebate decrease for July. The net payment for July 2019 is $69,431.19, down 9.33% compared to the payment the prior year of $76,579.94. The payment to the City of Comanche year to date is $495,050.94. Last year at this time it was $497,568.92.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.86 billion in June, 3.3 percent more than in June 2018.
Texas-based burger brand names new leadership team as it looks to grow
By Annie Spilman
BBB will be offering resources to the business community throughout the week
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar today said state sales tax revenue totaled $2.8 billion in April, 3 percent more than in April 2018.
Technology changes nearly as quickly as the calendar flips. A new device or upgrade that was trending not long ago may become antiquated or obsolete before you know it.
(AUSTIN) — The Texas Comptroller’s office recently released A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas, a periodic report providing an overview of Texas’ major state taxes.
If Wage Gap Closed, Texas Women Could Afford More Than Nine Additional Months of Rent, 16 Additional Months of Child Care or Nearly Seven Additional Months of Health Insurance Premiums.
By Justin Tapp, RespectAbility Policy Fellow
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Director Tanya N. Garfield of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 102 Texas counties and a neighboring county in Oklahoma of the April 22, 2019, deadline to apply for an SBA federal dis…
AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 961 original drilling permits in February 2019 compared 1,097 in February 2018. The February 2019 total included 887 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to re-enter plugged well bores and 67 for re-completions…
Lawmakers start rolling out high-priority legislation
AUSTIN –– Crude oil and natural gas production as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (RRC) for December 2018 came from 179,434 oil wells and 89,562 gas wells.
FFO Home is celebrating the Grand Opening of a new store in Stephenville, TX. This will be the 68t h store company wide and 5t h store in Texas. The top 50 furniture retailer offers outstanding quality furniture and mattresses at the lowest prices in the market . FFO Home's new store will be…
Order stops state, local authorities from purging voter rolls
By Darren Turley, TAD executive director
Senate panel focuses on funding of public education
DALLAS – (Feb. 7, 2019) As highlighted in President Trump’s State of the Union address and in support of the President’s Infrastructure Initiative, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has accelerated investment in the nation’s aging water infrastructure.
Session III of Rural Economic Development Strategies:
02/08/2019AUSTIN –– The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) issued a total of 1,196 original drilling permits in January 2019 compared to 1,166 in January 2018. The January 2019 total included 1,102 permits to drill new oil or gas wells, seven to re-enter plugged well bores and 87 for …
Identifying & Developing Your Entrepreeneurs
Small Business Day gives us an opportunity to mingle with Legislators and their staff during the Monday evening reception and to hear about the challenges facing small business during General Session on Tuesday.
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today he will send cities, counties, transit systems and special purpose taxing districts $953.9 million in local sales tax allocations for February, 4.6 percent more than in February 2018.
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