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Additional disaster assistance approved

Wed, 05/29/2024 - 5:00am

Seven Texas counties have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for grants for emergency work and replacement of disaster-damaged public infrastructure, after severe weather and flooding struck much of Deep East Texas, Gov. Gregg Abbott’s office reported. Counties eligible for FEMA’s Public Assistance program include Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker.

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The Atlanta Area Chamber

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am

The Atlanta Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that it has been awarded a prestigious scholarship to attend the annual Texas Chamber of Commerce Executive Conference in Galveston. This esteemed conference, scheduled to take place June 24th-June 26th brings together chamber leaders from across the state to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore innovative strategies for community development and economic growth.

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Chamber Chat

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am

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House Democrats call for special session

Wed, 05/22/2024 - 5:00am

Texas House Democrats are urging Gov. Greg Abbott to call a special session to increase public school funding, while Abbott is criticizing them for opposing legislation last year that tied increased funding to his pet project — school vouchers. The Austin American- Statesman reported the Democrats sent a letter, written by Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, calling for a 30-day special session focused on both increasing per-student funding and investing more in school safety.