TDEM activates state resources before possible severe winter weather

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather expected to impact the state this week.

National Golden Spur, Working Cowboy award nominations open

Nominations are now open for the 2025 recipients of the National Golden Spur Award and the Ranching Heritage Association (RHA) Working Cowboy Award.

RRC implements proper winter supply preparations

For more than a month the Railroad Commission of Texas has taken important steps to help ensure adequate natural gas supply for winter weather, including this week’s wintry conditions.

Human Trafficking Prevention Month awareness

Throughout January, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is reminding Texans to be vigilant and educate themselves about the dangers of human trafficking as part of Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Safety tips during winter weather conditions

As many parts of the state prepare to deal with wintry weather, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds Texans that extreme cold, freezing rain, ice and snow can pose major hazards to drivers and pedestrians and urges residents to be prepared and exercise caution in those types of...

TWC announces Conference for Employers series

The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) has announced the dates and locations for the 2025 Texas Conference for Employers (TCE) series, kicking off in January.Sponsored by TWC’s Office of the Commissioner Representing Employers, the TCE series provides businesses with a wealth of resources.

GRACE initiative holds “Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking”

On Monday, First Lady Cecilia Abbott announced that the Governor’s Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host the fifth annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking from January 6 through January 12, 2025.

Bill’s Backpacks sets January food donations

Bill’s Backpack of Levelland continues to take food and monetary donations to restock after Christmas break and going forward 2025.For the month of January will be individual servings of cereal.

Hockley County Food Box accepting food donations

The Hockley County Food Box and South Plains Community Action continue to accept food and monitary donations.Working to keep families and individuals fed, the food box is accepting donations such as: canned vegetables, canned meat, canned fruit, dry goods and nonperishable food items.