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Coastal Delegation Opposes TWIA Rate Increase

Dear Chairman Franklin-Womack, As members of the Texas coastal legislative delegation, the undersigned legislators respectfully request that the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) Board do not consider any rate...

Governor Abbott, TMD Announce Texas National Guard Partnership With Active Duty, Reservists In Support Of COVID-19 Response

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Military Department (TMD) today announced Joint Task Force Texas, a newly formed partnership between the Texas National Guard and Active Duty and Reservists to strengthen COVID-19 response...

Commentary: State getting lunch money to families

(San Antonio Express-News) Re: “Don’t leave student lunch money on the table,” Editorial, Wednesday. Thank you for your recent editorial. As deputy executive commissioner of Access and Eligibility Services at the Texas Health...

Resources underway for less privileged students struggling with internet access

(KVEO) Thousands of dollars are underway to help Rio Grande Valley students close the digital gap created by the pandemic, especially for those living in colonias. For thousands of students, struggling with internet connection...

Workforce Solutions finds new ways to help businesses amid pandemic

(KRGV) Workforce Solutions Cameron has a new way to help businesses keep their doors open and help their customers and employees stay safe. Through federal funding distributed by the Texas Workforce Commission, Workforce...