AUSTIN—At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will continue to stay current with the latest public health recommendations

NET Health has confirmed the second death in East Texas related to COVID-19. The individual is a 56 year-old male who NET Health announced as the singular confirmed case of COVID-19 in the city of Troup.“Our prayers and our sympathy are extended to the family during the time of their tragic loss”, expresses Mayor Joe

The 2020 Hall of Honor Inductees have been unanimously approved by the THSCA Board of Directors.  The inductees will be honored at the THSCA Hall of Honor Banquet sponsored by Balfour, in San Antonio on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center at 7:00 pm.  The banquet is held in conjunction

  AUSTIN – Today the Railroad Commission of Texas launched the Case Administration Service Electronic System (RRC CASES) public portal, reaching another milestone in increasing transparency of the agency’s functions. For the first time, operators can file hearing cases online and the public can go online and access documents in the RRC’s hearings process. Users

  Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar reminds business owners that for many property types, April 15 is the deadline to file property tax renditions with their county appraisal districts. Different deadlines apply for certain regulated property. Business owners affected by the COVID-19 pandemic may request, in writing to the chief appraiser, an extension of the deadline

  AUSTIN – In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent further spread into the state of Texas from hotspot areas, Governor Greg Abbott has tasked the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) with enforcing two Executive Orders surrounding travel into the state of Texas. GA-11 was issued on March 26 and specifically addresses

 Workforce Solutions East Texas offers families taking part in our Child Care Services (CCS) program guidance, and educational information to combat the spread of COVID-19, as well as how to manage service needs due to changes they may be experiencing with their employment or child care center operations. The CCS program subsidizes child care for

AUSTIN, TX – The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) values the health and safety of Texas veterans, their families, and spouses. To reduce exposure to the COVID-19 virus, starting March 19, 2020 services provided by the TVC will be conducted virtually.   A listing of services is provided by city at https://www.tvc.texas.gov/about/office-locations/ . Veterans may contact their

AUSTIN – Texas Health and Human Services encourages all Texans in need of COVID-19 information and referrals to community resources to call the 2-1-1 Texas hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. “As we encourage people to use social distancing and to stay at home when possible, this state resource can help the