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TWC celebrates Adult Education and Family Literacy Week

AUSTIN – The Texas Workforce Commission is celebrating Adult Education and Family Literacy Week from Sept. 13-19. The week-long celebration highlights the role these programs play in strengthening communities and empowering Texans to learn new skills and further their education. “Adult education not only lays a framework for individual

Texas comptroller hosts small business roundtable on tax impact

Texas comptroller hosts small business roundtable on tax impact

AUSTIN — Texas Comptroller Don Huffines recently hosted a roundtable discussion with online marketplace sellers, restaurant owners, and physicians to hear firsthand how the state’s definition of its data processing services tax is impacting their businesses. Participants included small business owners who sell their products on platforms such as Amazon,

Insurers reminded of price optimization ban under Texas law

AUSTIN – Gov. Greg Abbott recently announced that, in response to his directive to make property insurance more affordable, the Texas Department of Insurance reminded insurers that the practice of “price optimization” violates Texas law for all TDI-regulated insurance products. “The average annual homeowners’ insurance premium in Texas rose 79

Glenn Heights Mayor Sonja A. Brown is shown center photo.

Glenn Heights mayor named 2027 Best Southwest Partnership chair

GLENN HEIGHTS – Mayor Sonja A. Brown has been named 2027 Chair of the Best Southwest Partnership, positioning her to lead one of the region’s most established collaborative organizations as it continues its work to strengthen communities throughout southern Dallas County and northern Ellis County. Brown currently serves as chair-

$138 billion Texas transportation investment announced

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Aug. 26 a new 10-year Texas Department of Transportation plan with a projected investment of $138 billion. “Texas’ booming economy and growing population demand a transportation system that keeps people and products moving safely and efficiently,” Abbott said. “This $138 billion investment will

Two people hold up a pair of blue jeans for the State Fair of Texas' Big Tex.

Big Tex to sport a new look at this year’s State Fair

The State Fair of Texas has announced two new partnerships relating to its iconic cowboy, Big Tex. The first is with Cavender’s Boot City, which will produce his shirt. The second is with Levi’s, which will produce his jeans. The State Fair of Texas and Cavender’s partnership

Texas looks to make property insurance more affordable

AUSTIN – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Insurance to take several actions that put consumers first and make property and casualty insurance more affordable for Texans who invest in their homes. “The average annual homeowners’ insurance premium in Texas has risen 79% in six years,” Abbott