Texas
January 3rd, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial Act, which designates the Healing Garden commissioned in El Paso after the 2019 mass shooting as...
December 20th, 2022
Trinity, Texas hasn't had a hospital for the last five years. That has meant life or death in some instances for the town 90 miles north of Houston.
December 13th, 2022
Last week, I visited Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas, where I had to honor to meet some of the 40,000 soldiers stationed there. I saw a dedication to excellence, to serving this country, and a selflessness from the service...
November 28th, 2022
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) on Monday announced a $3,589,586 grant from the U.S.
November 17th, 2022
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a resolution with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) congratulating the Houston Astros for winning the 2022 Major League Baseball World Series. Text of the resolution is below.Congratulating the...
November 11th, 2022
The Houston Salutes American Heroes Veterans Day Celebration starts with a ceremony at 10 a.m. and is followed by a parade at 11:30 a.m.
November 8th, 2022
Texans head to the polls today to elect the state’s governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general — and more — for the next four years. Several local and regional races are also on the ballot, including a handful of...
October 24th, 2022
The Astros won Game 4 of the ALCS 6-5 on Sunday night to punch their fourth ticket to the World Series since 2017.
October 20th, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday said the state should fund the distribution of an overdose reversal medication to help curb the growing number of opioid-related deaths.
October 19th, 2022
It was an honor to join the National Parks Conservation Association and the Blackwell School Alliance for a site visit to celebrate this important accomplishment that carries incredible cultural, economic, and historical...
December 22nd, 2022
Local plumbing experts say although residents should be aware of the potential risk that comes with freezing temperatures, most homes across Houston should fare much better this time around.
December 19th, 2022
On Monday, Colonel Matthew Reilman and I hosted General Charles Q.
November 30th, 2022
Houston boil water aftermath: Council members say city must improve communication during emergencies
Some on the council reiterated concerns about not being alerted about the notice and that it took hours before it was sent out to residents.
November 28th, 2022
City officials said samples were collected and will be tested. The hope is for the notice to be lifted late Monday or early Tuesday.
November 16th, 2022
The governor is asking the Texas Rangers, Texas Secretary of State and Texas Attorney General to look into Election Day problems such as delayed openings of polling locations and shortages of ballot paper.
November 9th, 2022
The statewide sweep comes as the incumbents campaigned heavily on issues like border security and the economy.
November 2nd, 2022
With lingering skepticism about Texas Central’s ability to build a high-speed rail line, landowners along the route want the company to be more forthcoming about the project’s status.
October 21st, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Pharr International Bridge Cargo Facility set a record for their port of entry with the seizure of more than $1 million in fentanyl. The officers found the deadly...
October 19th, 2022
Building new schools and upgrading existing facilities are important components in accommodating the State of Texas’ rapid population growth.
October 19th, 2022
I’m grateful to Congressman Pfluger for joining with me on this, and I can think of no recognition more fitting to the Powells and their support of veterans than a VA clinic named in their honor.