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Glenn Heights mayor appointed to two National League of Cities member councils

GLENN HEIGHTS – Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been appointed to two National League of Cities member councils. Her first appointment is to the NLC 2025 Small Cities Council for a one-year term to develop and guide programs among local elected officials from similar communities. NLC President Steve Patterson,

Governor Abbott releases plan to cut red tape for small businesses

Governor Abbott releases plan to cut red tape for small businesses

Governor Greg Abbott has released the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council comprehensive report with their recommendations to cut unnecessary government bureaucracy that create barriers to small business success in Texas. “Small businesses are the very backbone of the Texas economy,” said Governor Abbott. “Texas is the top state for

Texas Workforce Commission programs for businesses

Whether you run a small business, a mid-sized company, or a large corporation, TWC is here to support you through programs and services as you build your business. * TWC’s Skills for Small Business program offers help for businesses with fewer than 100 employees by funding training to upskill their

Texas unclaimed property holder webinars in 2025

Texas unclaimed property holder webinars in 2025

The Comptroller’s office is pleased to offer free educational training webinars for holders of unclaimed property. The webinars will focus on unclaimed property reporting requirements for general business entities, local government agencies (cities and counties), financial institutions (banks and credit unions), electric and telephone cooperatives, oil and gas companies,

Waxahachie chamber honored by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

Waxahachie chamber honored by Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas

Workforce Solutions for North Central Texas recently held its Empowering Excellence Awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of its partners and individuals who’ve helped advance the region’s workforce development. The annual event highlights contributions that shape the economic landscape and create opportunities for North Central Texas residents, with

Texas wins 2024 Governor’s Cup for 13th year

Texas wins 2024 Governor’s Cup for 13th year

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott recently celebrated Texas winning Site Selection magazine's Governor's Cup for an unprecedented 13th consecutive year and 21st win overall during a press conference at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. “Texas partners with the businesses that come to our great state

Collaboration on statewide water awareness campaign announced

Collaboration on statewide water awareness campaign announced

The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) and Texas Water Foundation (TWF) are proud to commence efforts to develop a new campaign aimed at enhancing water awareness across the state with funding from the Texas Water Fund. Through a grant contract, the TWDB and TWF will create a statewide awareness campaign