Jesse Hoffman

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Mansfield has joined the ranks of Music Friendly Texas Certified Communities, a program managed by the Texas Music Office (TMO) aimed at promoting music-based economic development. The certification is a testament to the city's commitment to the music industry, supporting job creation and economic growth statewide. As noted in a statement from the

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has once again extended the state's drought disaster proclamation, originally declared in July 2022, with amendments acknowledging the ongoing severe drought conditions troubling several counties. According to a statement from the Office of the Texas Governor

As wildfires threaten to sweep across West Texas and potential floods loom over Southeast Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has called on the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate state emergency response resources. Addressing the imminent dangers, the Governor's office issued a statement, "The State of Texas stands ready to assist local officials as wildfire risks increase in West Texas and potential flash flooding threatens Southeast Texas," echoing the urgency posed by the natural disasters on the horizon. Texans are being strongly cautioned by Governor Abbott to both avoid activities that may cause sparks and to prepare for the flash flooding forecasted in the coming days, as reported by the Office of the Texas Governor official news post.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton recently locked in a hefty $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family for their significant role in the opioid crisis ravaging the country, according to a publication from the Texas Attorney General's office. The landmark figure stands as the largest settlement to date against individuals pinned for exacerbating the opioid epidemic.

Early Saturday morning, tragedy struck near Woodlake Parkway and Walzem Road as a 25-year-old woman was fatally shot in a drive-by incident. Identified as Jennifer Rodriguez, she was struck by gunfire from a passing vehicle and later pronounced dead at the hospital, as reported by News 4 San Antonio. Authorities found several shell casings at the scene, marking the violence that unfolded in the quiet hours of the night.

Seven women in San Antonio found themselves in a perilous situation yesterday when they were rushed to the hospital after suffering from what's believed to be carbon monoxide poisoning. As reported by KENS5, authorities responded to a distress call around 9 a.m. from an "unknown third party," who had discovered several women unconscious inside a home on the 700 block of Sycamore Moon.

Gov. Greg Abbott has mobilized Texas Department of Public Safety troopers and special agents to join President Trump's immigration enforcement efforts, focusing on identifying and deporting undocumented immigrants. According to a post shared by Abbott on X, formerly Twitter, this initiative is set to intensify in the immediate future. "Today, Texas Dept. of Public Safety Troopers & Special Agents are deployed to assist President Trump’s Homeland Security Investigations in targeting and removing illegal immigrants," Abbott stated, as reported by KSAT.

Texans can mark their calendars for Sunday, February 2, at 5:00 PM CT as Governor Greg Abbott prepares to address the state. Announced yesterday, Gov. Abbott's 2025 State of the State address will outline his key legislative priorities and the actions needed to fortify Texas'stature both nationally and globally. The address, set to be broadcast across the Lone Star State on Nexstar Media Group Inc. television stations, promises to share Gov. Abbott's vision of economic opportunity and individual liberty. "Texas is the blueprint for America’s future," Abbott declared in a statement made by the official Texas Governor's website, emphasizing the role of the 89th Legislature in shaping a prosperous future.

San Antonio law enforcement authorities have apprehended a Mexican national, Juan Ramon Hernandez-Limon, on charges related to his alleged return to the United States after being deported, according to a recent announcement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Hernandez-Limon, 28, found himself in custody following a surveillance operation by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as he tried to avoid arrest upon reaching his home.

Mark your calendars, League City residents. The vibe here is straightforward – we save lives, one pint at a time. Following last year's solid effort in blood donations, the League City community is gearing up for another round. With 267 units of blood donated in 2024, they managed to potentially save over 800 lives. That's no small feat, right? But wait, because this year, they're aiming higher – 1,000 lives, to be exact.