These resources will support local officials' response to wildfires if they exceed local response capabilities.
A special 2021 Year in Review publication not only looks at where the commission has been, it also dives into the accomplishments and changes that occurred over the course of the agency’s 130th year, including what has happened since Winter Storm Uri and looks at how the agency is preparing for the future.
The last two years have seen an unprecedented escalation in a decades-long war on the American past. But there are lots of logical flaws in attacking prior generations in U.S. history.
As Joe Biden brings back the failed policies of former President Obama, they're having the same results today as they did back then. But this time around, a common-sense Democrat like Joe Manchin has seen real and positive evidence of President Donald Trump’s tax cuts – and is doing something about it. Under President Biden, Americans are slowly becoming victims of the left's denial of economic "science."
"With the way things are going, Democrats might need a 'Plan B' for the 2022 Mid-Term Elections – and the 2024 Presidential Election!” said pollster Jonathan Zogby, CEO of Zogby Analytics after two different Zogby Polls recently showed Small Company Executives are losing faith in President Joe Biden, including one poll that showed overwhelming opposition to his 2024 re-election.
Fortunately, the State of Texas has a program known as the Weatherization Assistance Program to help Texans properly equip our homes for the winter months. To do this, the program provides assistance with installing weatherization-related materials and making other minor home repairs, as well as providing helpful home safety tips.
Thoughtful analysis & discussion is required before taking precipitous action; "This includes a refocus on the principles and policies of a Free Market System, especially on the role of competition as a force for good – which since our nation's founding has fueled innovation and invention,” writes Don Rosenberg in Fortune Magazine.
With consumer prices and annual inflation rates reaching near 40-year highs of 6.8% in November, AmericaNs are bracing for the highest level of inflation in nearly a decade during 2022 as nationwide fears for inflation accelerated at a new record high rate in November. And, the Labor Department announced that the recent Food & Energy price increases were the fastest 12-month gains seen in over 13 years.
The final allocation of Abbott's Emergency Education Relief comes via the CoronaVirus Relief & Supplemental Appropriations Act. “This commitment reflects a vision that's allowed Texas to become one of only a few states prioritizing federal stimulus funds for higher education," said Texas' Commissioner of Higher Ed Harrison Keller.
The Biden Administration and & Congressional Democrats took their eye off the ball on COVID testing and Americans are frustrated. Now President Biden's promising all the tests we could ever need – long after we actually needed them.
Comptroller Glenn Hegar has reminded Texans that the deadline to apply for Texas Match the Promise Foundation℠ scholarship awards is Dec. 31, 2021.
Why do Democrats believe they can pass controversial, far-reaching legislation without holding a majority in the Senate and the support of the American Public? Sen. Joe Manchin has consistently said he couldn't support the Democrats' massive tax and spending bill, so seriousness shouldn't have surprised anyone who has been watching.
"This additional funding will strengthen our response to the Border Crisis and ensure that our Law Enforcement & Local Partners have the resources they need to keep our communities safe in the federal government's absence," said Gov, Greg Abbott, announced that his Public Safety Office (PSO) will award an additional $38.4 million for the Texas Border Sheriff Coalition and law enforcement, jail operations, and court administration to support Operation Lone Star (OLS).
“The development of broadband is key to Texas’ future as an economic powerhouse. I have complete confidence that these appointments will make recommendations that strengthen broadband access and quality in Texas,” said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, announcing the appointments of Sergio Contreras, Robert F. McGee and Scott R. Muri, Ed. D., to the Broadband Development Office Board of Advisors which will provide guidance for the expansion, adoption, affordability, and use of broadband services across Texas.
“On average, we lose 17 veterans to suicide every day – and that’s 17 too many,” said Rep. Tony Gonzales, himself a veteran. "The VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Act works to bolster VA suicide prevention efforts and improves the way our VA system approaches mental health,” Gonzales said, introducing his bill to launch a Pilot Program within the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Specifically these Congressional members – whose districts would be impacted – oppose money from the $10 billion allocated for high-speed rail funding in the recently passed House version of President Biden's "Build Back Better Act" going toward the controversial Texas Central Railroad bullet train project from Houston to Dallas.
Two elected officials – from different parts of America – emerged this weekend as the kind of patriots which are in too short supply these days… but both offered a ray of hope for our future. We all can be thankful for the early Christmas gifts bestowed on America by two brave patriots who – unlike so many “leaders” in our country – have really stepped up and are making important, long-lasting differences.
"In June I promised Texans we would step up in the Federal Government's absence and build our own Border Wall. We have wasted no time in the six months since that promise was made," said Gov. Greg Abbott during a Saturday press conference, debuting the progress on construction of that wall in South Texas' Rio Grande City — just six months after he announced Texas would build its own Border Wall.
