Texas Veterans Land Board manages over $644M in treasury funds, marking remarkable growth since its 1954 scandal while expanding loan programs and grants to support thousands of veterans statewide.
From Vietnam draft avoidance to witnessing Nixon's resignation and the Iranian hostage crisis, Chief Petty Officer Lee Reese's Navy career intersected with pivotal moments in American history.
White House launches "America by Design" initiative with new Chief Design Officer to transform federal digital services amid 26,000 websites with only 6% rated "good" for mobile.
Texas intensifies coastal protection through Clean Coast Texas initiative, blending green infrastructure projects with private sector partnerships to safeguard its 367-mile shoreline against environmental threats.
"Explore how the Smithsonian's exhibits increasingly reflect identity politics and progressive activism rather than unified historical narratives, sparking debate over America's cultural institutions."
President Trump approves new pedestrian crossing at Gateway International Bridge in Brownsville, part of a $263 million modernization project to improve the busy Texas-Mexico border connection.
Texas invests $24M from $1.17B federal disaster mitigation fund for infrastructure upgrades across multiple communities, prioritizing flood protection and resilience for vulnerable populations.
Uvalde becomes 22nd Texas county added to Trump's Major Disaster Declaration, unlocking critical FEMA assistance for communities devastated by July flooding and expanding recovery efforts statewide.
Texas DPS's elite six-member Rescue Swimmer Unit operates across strategic locations statewide, conducting critical aerial rescues during hurricanes, floods and emergencies in diverse terrain.
Texas faces twin housing crises: severe affordable housing shortage and surging inventory, as Gov. Abbott's new laws aim to boost development amid questions about their effectiveness.
