Texas Governor Greg Abbott celebrates a record year for job creation in the state, citing U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and Texas Workforce Commission data. Texas added nonfarm jobs and saw a record workforce and employment levels.

Converse County Commissioners are accepting applications for county board positions for 2025, including roles such as the Airport Board and County Fair Board. Applications are due within 30 days of the term's start.

Governor Abbott names Maggie Jaramillo as the new judge of the 458th Judicial District Court starting January 1, 2025, with a term ending on December 31, 2026.

Wells Fargo withdrew from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance after Texas AG Ken Paxton’s review under a law preventing business with entities boycotting fossil fuels.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints veteran prosecutor Caroline Dozier to the 228th Judicial District Court of Harris County, solidifying her three-decade tenure in legal service.

Xiaofei Chen, a Chinese national, has been indicted in Texas for attempting to distribute machinery for producing counterfeit drugs, including fentanyl-laced pills.

Governor Abbott appoints Lori Ann DeAngelo as Judge of the 495th Judicial District Court in Harris County, effective January 1, 2025, with a term ending December 31, 2026.

Governor Greg Abbott appoints Ben Robertson to the Bexar County 226th Judicial District Court, effective January 1, 2025. Robertson previously served on the 73rd District Court and is specialized in Oil, Gas, and Mineral Law.

Governor Abbott appoints Tracy Sorensen to the 278th Judicial District Court, covering Leon, Madison, and Walker Counties, effective from January 1, 2025.

League City Council will discuss amending the Fireworks Ordinance to allow fireworks on New Year's and Independence Day, with public commentary and a live broadcast available.

Judge Terence Davis is reappointed to the 480th Judicial District Court of Williamson County by Governor Greg Abbott, extending his service from January 2025 to December 2026.

Emily A. Fisher has been appointed by Governor Greg Abbott as judge for the 306th Judicial District Court in Galveston, starting January 4, 2025, with her term ending in 2026. She's experienced in family law and holds a board certification.

Governor Greg Abbott has announced over $500 million in grants to enhance public safety across Texas, covering various initiatives from anti-human trafficking to cybersecurity.