When: Wednesday, November 11th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM Where: Lone Star Community College- Montgomery Health Science Building Atrium (Building B), 3200 College Park Drive Conroe, Texas 77384
In an effort to meet the needs of constituents seeking to properly retire old and worn U.S. flags, my Plano office will now be accepting flags through my new program, “Honor Our Stars and Stripes.” Folks are invited to drop off their flags unsuitable for display, which will be retired in a ceremony in the spring of 2016. Details about the program will be announced at a later date, and future ceremonies will be scheduled to fit demand. Read more about Congressman Sam Johnson Launches “Honor Our Stars and Stripes” Program to Retire Worn Flags
A Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) trooper was killed late Thursday night in north Texas in a single-car accident. The veteran trooper’s vehicle left the roadway at about 10:30 p.m. and was later discovered by a passing motorist. Read more about Texas DPS Trooper Killed in Car Crash
Barbecue is among the great traditions of Texas. Texans are passionate about their favorite barbecue as they are about football and politics. I've heard barbeque, football, and politics should not be brought up in mixed company. All three are contact sports here. Read more about A Tried and True Tradition - Texas Barbecue
As a former judge and prosecutor, I saw the impact of domestic violence firsthand.
As co-founders of the Victims' Rights Caucus, with my friend Jim Costa from California, we believe that it is important to recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Read more about Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Last November, nearly 80 percent of Texas voters approved a forward-looking measure to help our state maintain and upgrade its vast network of roads and highways as we continue to grow. Next Tuesday, I hope Texans again approach the ballot with our state’s future in mind and vote in favor of Proposition 7. Texans understand the important role of quality infrastructure. Read more about Proposition 7 is the Road to the Future