How many people were old enough to vote in Orange County during 2021?
Of the 85,045 citizens living in Orange County in 2021, 74.8% were old enough to vote, equating to 63,643 individuals, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained on Oct. 26.
Crenshaw, Spanberger, Dean, Hunt Lead Bipartisan Effort to Target Online Sales of Illicit Drugs Laced with Fentanyl
U.S. Representatives Dan Crenshaw, Abigail Spanberger, Madeleine Dean, and Wesley Hunt have joined forces to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the online sale of counterfeit pills and illicit drugs laced with fentanyl. The bill, known as the Targeting Online Sales of Fentanyl Act, seeks to address the growing concern of fentanyl-related deaths and the proliferation of these dangerous substances on the internet.Crenshaw emphasized the importance of understanding the current landscape of online fentanyl sales, stating, “We can’t offer solutions to combat...
Which former NW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?
These former NW Houston News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.
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Crenshaw Backs House Bill to Protect Americans’ Data from Communist China and other Rogue Nations
Washington, DC – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversaries Act, a bill aimed at safeguarding Americans' data from foreign adversaries such as China. Congressman Dan Crenshaw, who voted in favor of the bill, emphasized the importance of protecting American citizens from potential threats posed by online applications like TikTok."Data is power, and the Chinese are using TikTok to collect information from millions of Americans to use as cultural and psychological warfare against us," said Congressman Crenshaw. "We must...
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Crenshaw Highlights Completion of Flood Mitigation Project, Protecting Kingwood High School
Congressman Dan Crenshaw, in a recent event in Kingwood, Texas, highlighted the completion of a flood mitigation project that aims to protect Kingwood High School from future storms. The project, which was 90% federally funded, involved collaboration between FEMA, Humble Independent School District, and the Texas Division of Emergency Management.Crenshaw emphasized the importance of the project, stating, "No one ever wants to see flooding like we saw during Hurricane Harvey, especially in our children’s schools. Prevention and preparation is key, and that’s what this...
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Reps. Crenshaw and Gottheimer Lead Bipartisan Push to Block U.S. Software to TikTok
Reps. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) are spearheading a bipartisan effort to prevent the transfer of U.S. software to TikTok's parent company, ByteDance. The lawmakers are calling on the Biden Administration to use its authority to address the concerns surrounding TikTok's data privacy and potential ties to the Chinese government. The move comes after Congress' previous attempts to pass legislation addressing the threat of TikTok fell short in 2023. Reports had emerged that TikTok engineers and executives in China had access to the private data of U.S....
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Crenshaw's Psychedelic Research Provision Signed into Law
Legislation led by Representative Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) to research the use of psychedelics to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) in active-duty servicemembers has been signed into law as part of this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The provision, originally introduced as H.R. 3684, aims to address the suicide epidemic affecting active-duty and veteran populations."I've led this two years in a row in the House, and now finally got it into the final bill with the Senate," said Crenshaw. "I'm thrilled. This will save...
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Crenshaw Introduces Bill Stripping Federal Funding from Universities That Require DEI Statements
Congressman Crenshaw has introduced a new bill aimed at preventing universities from receiving federal funding if they require students to write Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements. The legislation comes in response to the perceived spread of antisemitism on college campuses and aims to protect free thought and prevent the enforcement of such statements."We can see the utter moral bankruptcy in higher education with the spread of antisemitism on college campuses," said Congressman Crenshaw. "Make no mistake – the DEI bureaucracy is directly responsible for a...
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Crenshaw Sends Letter to EPA Regarding TSCA Concerns
Congressman Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) and nearly 60 of his colleagues have sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concerns about the New Chemicals Division's declining productivity and the EPA's unscientific risk evaluations of existing chemicals on the market. The letter highlights the backlog of almost 400 pre-manufacturing applications still awaiting a risk determination, with most of them exceeding the statutory deadline. These delays are adversely impacting the chemical industry's ability to introduce innovative, safer, cleaner, and more...
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From Austin News
HB 547 UIL Equal Access Bill passes Texas House on second reading
The Texas House of Representatives voted 78 to 65 in favor of House Bill 547, the UIL Equal Access Bill. If this bill is passed, it would allow home-schooled students to be able to compete in University Interscholastic League (UIL) extracurricular activities within their local public school if their district allows it.
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From Lone Star Standard
TPPF, Every Texan joint statement: Chapter 313 business tax breaks 'not necessary'
The Texas Public Policy Foundation and Every Texan released a joint statement regarding legislation to extend the Chapter 313 program of school property tax abatements.
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COVID-19 testing sites in Houston and Harris County to remain open through Jan. 31
Four COVID-19 testing sites will continue to provide services for Texans.
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CITY OF GAELNA PARK: Mayor Esmeralda Moya New Year Message
With the start of a new year, I look forward to new opportunities for Galena Park to continue flourishing.