Texas ranks high among U.S. states in its number and variety of natural disasters, ranging from flooding to drought and from wildfires to ice storms. Read more from @CorridorNews. smcorridornews.com/emergency-mana…
The 2019 Texas Legislature ends on May 27, but between now and next week lawmakers are scrambling to pass or reject bills still pending after weeks of debate and hearings. - @HoustonChronhoustonchronicle.com/opinion/editor…
It’s Building Safety Month! The theme this week (May 1–5) is, “Preparing for disasters: Build strong, build smart.” Find out how #buildingcodes help prepare your family and community for when natural disasters strike. bit.ly/2WizJ1N#BuildingSafety365
TCEQ is gearing up to open the first round of funding under the Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program to repower or replace School Buses, Transit Buses, & Shuttle Buses. Join our May 7 webinar to learn more. View Meetings & Notices info at go.usa.gov/xmNgX
Only a month is left for lawmakers to get the state’s business done in the 86th regular session of the Texas Legislature. Read more from @WylieNews.
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"The issue of improving mental health care across the state seemed like a unifying theme at the outset of this legislative session. It was also highlighted as an emergency item by Texas Governor Greg Abbott..."
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Insider tip for those road tripping this weekend: visit DriveTexas.org for the latest information on road conditions before hitting the road. #BeSafeDriveSmart
During the first legislative session since Hurricane Harvey, state lawmakers are poised to make an investment in storm recovery and flood mitigation that some have described as unprecedented. But it's more complicated than that.
Read more at @TexasTribune.
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I Heart Justice is just one day away 💙 Join us tomorrow, April 10th, for a night where justice meets art. Admission is FREE; complimentary drinks & small bites. 6 - 9 p.m. at 800 Congress in downtown Austin. To RSVP: iheartjustice.org/events
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced an additional $24 million in funding for Texas to supplement the State Opioid Response grant program.
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U.S. health officials report that the number of measles cases through the first three months of this year have surpassed the count for all of 2018.
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