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The Sealy Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a compensation plan for the 2026-27 school year during the March 25 meeting. “This plan puts SISD in a much better position to recruit and retain quality educators,” said Superintendent Dr.

The Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN), a leading nonprofit dedicated to advancing animal protection through legislation, education, and advocacy, is pleased to announce Mia Bendixsen, J.D., as its new Executive Director.

Family caregivers in Texas now provide $65 billion worth of labor each year, according to a new AARP report. Most of this work is unpaid, yet it forms the backbone of the nation’s long-term care system that is essential to helping millions of older adults live independently at home.

FORT WORTH — Governor Greg Abbott championed Texas’ innovation during a fireside chat at the Forward Fort Worth mobility innovation summit. “We are really leading the way in a diversified economy, making sure we will be able to have the most self-sustainable state economy in the country,” said Governor Abbott.

AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott announced over $26 million in grant funding for infrastructure projects in military communities through the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program.

The Texas State Soil and Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kendria Ray as the agency’s new Executive Director, effective June 1. In January 2026, Rex Isom announced his retirement, closing a career spanning over 38 years with TSSWCB, including 23 years as Executive Director.

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the 107th birthday of the American Legion and received the National Vietnam Veterans of America State Award for Veteran Services. “America truly is the greatest force for freedom the world has ever known, and the reason for that is because the United States of America has had the mightiest military in the history of the world.

The program is now accepting letters of intent under the authority of Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 58, to provide targeted financial assistance for programs designed to strengthen Texas’ agricultural defenses and reduce losses for producers across the state.