Mount Vernon Optic-Herald

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced the availability of nearly $10.5 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grants to help agricultural producers enter into value-added activities designed to give them a competitive business edge.

Leadership named for Texas Higher Education Board

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Sunday, 15 September 2013 16:10; Written by lillie

Hahn named chair, Jenkins Vice Chair, and
Huckabee reappointed to Texas Higher Education Board

Harold W. Hahn of El Paso was reappointed and named chair of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Friday, Sept. 13, 2013. Robert “Bobby” Jenkins Jr. of Austin was named vice chair, and Christopher Huckabee of Fort Worth was reappointed to the board.

Brown appointed to Supreme Court of Texas

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 14:50; Written by lillie

Jeff Brown of Houston was appointed as a justice of the Supreme Court of Texas for a term to expire at the next general election.The appointment was announced Thursday, Sept. 26 by Gov. Rick Perry.

Buzbee wins license plate auction

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Friday, 13 September 2013 11:57; Written by lillie

Buzbee is successful bidder in 12THMAN plate auction

HOWDY, WHOOP, GIG’EM! There aren’t enough Aggie sayings to express our excitement over the record set today in the MyPlates.com 12THMAN Auction. The $115,000 paid for the exclusive 12THMAN plate by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee will go to Texas A&M University and the General Revenue Fund of Texas.

Three Appointed to Oversight Committee

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Friday, 27 September 2013 14:39; Written by lillie

Three new members were appointed to the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas Oversight Committee by Gov. Rick Perry Thursday, Sept. 26. The committee guides the work of the institute, which awards grants to expedite innovation in cancer research, and attracts and expands cancer prevention and treatment research capabilities.

Texas funds biotechnology center

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Friday, 13 September 2013 11:33; Written by lillie

$3 Million Grant Awarded to Create
Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology

Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF) will provide a $3 million grant to create the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology. The grant is an investment in collaboration with the Texas Heart Institute (THI) and Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.

Baggett, Stavinoha appointed to Texas Lottery Commission

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Monday, 16 September 2013 16:19; Written by lillie

Baggett and Stavinoha appointed to Texas Lottery Commission

Jodie Baggett of Ozona and Katie Stavinoha of The Woodlands were appointed to the Texas Lottery Commission by Gov. Rick Perry Monday, Sept. 16. The commission oversees the Texas Lottery, and ensures lottery and bingo games are conducted in a legal and fair manner.

Enroll now in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund

Details: Category: Texas Legislature; Published on Thursday, 12 September 2013 10:59; Written by lillie

Enroll Now in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund®
If you or someone you know is looking for an affordable way to save for a child's higher education, the Texas Tuition Promise Fund® could be the answer.