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Longtime Transportation Director Michael Morris Out at North Central Texas Council of Governments
Michael Morris is no longer the director of transportation at the North Central Texas Council of Governments, as of April 28. According to NCTCOG Executive Director Todd Little, Morris concluded his tenure after serving for 35 years in the transportation director role. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able
Texas State Representative Vows to Continue Legal Fight with Education Foundation Over Free Speech Claim
Although an education foundation has moved to drop a defamation lawsuit filed earlier this year in relation to a heated Republican primary election, state Rep. Terri Leo Wilson (R-Galveston) has vowed to continue the legal fight in an appeals court over what she said was an attempt to stifle her free speech. “You cannot set
Fourteen Indicted for Alleged Texas-New Mexico Permian Basin Oilfield Theft
Fourteen defendants from Texas and New Mexico were federally indicted for large-scale oil theft in the Permian Basin. The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced on April 22 that the 14 conspirators were indicted for the alleged transport and theft of crude oil across the New-Mexico Texas border. × This
State Rep. Briscoe Cain Challenges ‘Obscene’ Books in Deer Park ISD Libraries
State Rep. Briscoe Cain (R-Deer Park) is calling on Deer Park Independent School District (ISD) to remove “obscene” library books that he says violate Senate Bill (SB) 13. SB 13 was passed during the 89th Legislative Session and signed by Gov. Greg Abbott on June 20. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for
Defense Contractors in North Texas slash$ 1.5 billion into national saving.
Through national agreements with international defense and military technology firms, including Lockheed Martin and RTX Corporation, which both have regional centers, billions of dollars pass through North Texas. Texas visitors RTX Corporation’s business system Raytheon in McKinney while Lockheed Martin’s operations are in Fort Worth. These defense contractors have a significant impact on the North
Daniel Wong, a GPA candidate, has been appointed to replace KP George, a former state judge in Fort Bend.
After George was suspended from office following his criminal conviction, a district court judge has appointed a Republican candidate for the Fort Bend County prosecutor to complete the vacated expression of the former Judge KP George. With 54 % of the vote, former Sugar Land City Council member Daniel Wong won the Republican nomination for
Texas ‘” IVF Academy USA” Announces Hybrid Expedited Training Program for OBGYNs
In order to facilitate the incorporation of this technology “directly” into more obstetric practices, an in vitro fertilization ( IVF ) training institution in San Antonio has launched an expedited instructional course for obstetrics and gynecologists ( OBGYN) providers. The launch of the almost two-day IVF training course, which was founded in 1995 and was
Texas Couple Loses Parental Rights to Infant Daughter, Claim Court Followed Unlawful Procedures
A jury in Brown County came to a verdict that called for the termination of parental rights of a mother and father who were informally labeled autistic and reported to Child Protective Services (CPS) by a hospital after taking their daughter there for her low weight gain. The parents, “Joel” and “Donelle,” are suing to
Fort Bend County Judge KP George Stripped of Signing Authority After Money Laundering Conviction
Following the felony conviction of Fort Bend County Judge KP George, the county commissioners court re-assigned the judge’s signing authority and voted to designate Commissioner Grady Prestage (D-Pct. 2) as the presiding officer should George be found ineligible to serve. Last week, a jury found George guilty on felony counts of money laundering and tampering
Hunt County Officials Deny Plat Application Approval for ‘EPIC City,’ ‘The Meadow’ Subdivision
The Hunt County Commissioners Court passed a resolution this week denying approval for the subdivision plat application for the proposed subdivision connected to the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) called The Meadow, formerly known as EPIC City. The proposal involves 402 acres in Hunt and Collin counties and would house a mosque, a K-12 school,
Corpus Christi City Council Moves Forward with Resident Petition for Removal of Mayor
The Corpus Christi City Council voted 5 to 3 on Tuesday, March 24 to move forward with a hearing to possibly remove Mayor Paulette Guajardo based on a citizen petition alleging that the mayor knew about the forging or altering of federal documents involved in a tax incentive. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is
White House Announces $16 Billion Investment For East Texas Power Facility
Anderson County in East Texas will soon be home to a $16 billion gas-fired power facility, the Texas Power Generation Hub, as part of a broader $550 billion U.S.-Japan investment agreement. In October, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., where two world leaders signed an agreement representing the described
