Category Archives: State News

ISIS Recruiting For Terrorist Attack From The Texas-Mexico Border

A new document released by the Texas Department of Public Safety warns that ISIS is actively promoting and encouraging its supporters to take advantage of the porous Texas-Mexico border and to utilize it to carry out terrorist attacks against US citizens. Other National News ERCOT Declares “End” To Texas “Emergency Conditions” Amid Warmer WeatherFeb 19, 2021 The Texas Power Outage […]

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Perry Appoints Stoddart as Justice of 5th Court of Appeals

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has appointed Craig Stoddart of Rockwall as justice of the 5th Court of Appeals for a term to expire at the next general election.  The Court of Appeals for the Fifth District of Texas at Dallas has jurisdiction over appeals from both district and county courts located in Dallas, Collin, Grayson, Hunt, Rockwall and Kaufman counties. […]

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Perry Surveys Border Guard Deployment

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today visited the Camp Swift Army National Guard Training facility for a status report on the Texas National Guard’s (TXNG) training and deployment in support of Operation Strong Safety to combat crime and drug cartel activity in the border region. The governor, joined by Texas Adjutant General John Nichols and Texas Dept. of Public Safety […]

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Gov. Perry Announces State Incentives Bringing SpaceX Commercial Launch Facility

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has announced the state is offering $2.3 million from the Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) to bring SpaceX’s commercial rocket launch facility to Cameron County. Contingent upon final approval of local agreements and receipt of additional required permits, this facility will create 300 jobs and pump $85 million in capital investment into the local economy. Share […]

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Gov. Perry Launches PSA to Assist Texas Veterans with VA Health Care [VIDEO]

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has launched a public service announcement (PSA) to raise awareness of state resources available to help Texas veterans navigate the Veterans Administration (VA) health care system. Texas has increased staffing for the Texas Veterans Hotline in response to failures by the VA system to adequately care for our nation’s veterans. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail

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Gov. Perry Deploys Texas National Guard Troops to Border

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today directed Texas Adjutant General John Nichols to immediately begin preparations for the deployment of up to 1,000 National Guard troops to the border. These troops will support the Texas Department of Public Safety’s (DPS) ongoing law enforcement surge, Operation Strong Safety, which is focused on combatting criminal activity in the region resulting from the […]

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Perry Urges Stronger Federal Action on Border Crisis

MCALLEN, Texas – Gov. Rick Perry told Members of the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security today that urgent federal action is required to stem the humanitarian and national security crises unfolding along the Texas-Mexico border. The governor’s testimony highlighted the inability of the federal government to secure the border, and touched on efforts that the state is undertaking to […]

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Governor Perry Reaffirms His Commitment to Securing Border [VIDEO]

WESLACO- Gov. Rick Perry today toured a federal facility housing unaccompanied alien children, where he received a briefing from federal officials. He also reaffirmed Texas’ commitment to protecting its citizens by securing the Texas-Mexico border, and called for Washington to take actions to help curb the tide of illegal immigrants flowing across the border. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail

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Blinn Awarded State Grant for Cutting-edge Hospital Simulation Equipment

Funds will allow Associate Degree Nursing students even greater simulation opportunities A grant from the Texas Comptroller worth almost $270,000 will help Blinn College expand its renowned simulation experience for tomorrow’s nursing professionals. Blinn was awarded $269,320 from the state’s Job Building Fund, which was designed by the Texas Legislature to fund training in high-demand occupations. The College is required to […]

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Governor Rick Perry: Texas Moving Forward on Assisting Veterans

Texas Moving Forward on Assisting Veterans by Texas Governor Rick Perry The people who answer the call of our nation’s military are a rare breed … people driven by devotion to their community and love of their country. They don’t swear the oath for personal enrichment or individual glory. They’re not looking for special treatment. Share This ArticleFacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinemail

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Gov. Perry, Lt. Gov. Dewhurst and Speaker Straus Direct DPS to Immediately Begin Law Enforcement Surge Operations Along Texas-Mexico Border

AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and Speaker Joe Straus today directed the Texas Dept. of Public Safety (DPS) to immediately begin law enforcement surge operations on the Texas-Mexico border to combat the flood of illegal immigration into the state in the absence of adequate federal resources to secure the border. State leaders have authorized DPS to […]

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Rick Perry: ‘We Don’t Have The Resources’ To Secure Texas Border

Breitbart – Governor Rick Perry (R-TX) appeared on Fox News’ Fox and Friends show and said Texas lacks the resources and manpower to secure the 1,200 mile Texas border with Mexico. The comment sent shock waves through a Texas grassroots discussion thread on Facebook this morning of activists who are seeking a special session call from the Governor to deal with the issue […]

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