IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT IGNITES

Jan 18, 2026

Texas goes all-in, opens war-chest, funds Sheriffs By Joycelyne Fadojutimi In a Fort Worth courtroom buzzing with law enforcement leaders, Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock delivered a clear message: Texas is putting muscle behind the badge. Standing alongside Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn

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Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Texas launches VetHUB, slashes old HUB rules

Jan 2, 2026

New HUB Story by JOYCELYNE FADOJUTIMI Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock has announced that the state’s Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program has been overhauled under newly issued emergency rules and reintroduced as Veteran Heroes United in Business (VetHUB) — a program now dedicated

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Paxton cracks down on Shein

Paxton cracks down on Shein

Dec 1, 2025

Launches investigation into fast-fashion retailer Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into global fast-fashion company Shein US Services LLC and its related entities over concerns about unethical labor practices and potentially unsafe products being sold to consumers. Paxton said his

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Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Mayor James Wansley Takes Office as Vice President of Texas Association of Regional Councils Board

Oct 30, 2025

Story by Paula Jimenez Courtesy photos by the East Texas Council of Governments “I look forward to learning more about successful processes and programs from other Councils of Governments and how they might help ETCOG fill service and funding gaps in our region.”

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