Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration to Prevent New World Screwworm Fly Infestation
Austin, Texas — January 29, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott on Thursday issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the potential spread of the New World screwworm (NWS) fly into Texas, authorizing additional state resources to protect livestock, wildlife, and the state’s agricultural economy. Although the destructive parasite is not currently present in Texas or elsewhere in the United States, state officials warn...
Commissioner Sid Miller Activates TDA Relief Efforts for Producers Impacted by Winter Storm Fern
January 29, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller today announced that the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has activated relief efforts to assist producers, ranchers, and agribusinesses affected by Winter Storm Fern. Miller is also urging Texans and organizations statewide to support recovery efforts through donations to the State of Texas Agriculture Relief (STAR) Fund. Severe winter conditions across...
Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigation Into H‑1B Visa Abuse, Starting With Three North Texas Businesses
January 29, 2026 – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a wide sweeping investigation into abuse of the H-1B visa program by Texas businesses. As part of the investigation, he has issued Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to three North Texas companies suspected of engaging in fraudulent activity—including entities identified in videos that were widely-circulated online. The H-1B visa is a U.S. nonimmigrant visa allowing...
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $44 Million in Grant Funding for Rural Hospitals
January 28, 2026 – Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will make $44 million in grant funding available to eligible hospitals serving rural communities across the state, an effort aimed at stabilizing facilities facing financial challenges and expanding access to health care in underserved areas. The funding will be distributed through the Rural Health Financial...
Abbott Wants CAIR’s Non-Profit Status Pulled
January 28, 2026 – TEXAS — Governor Greg Abbott on Wednesday called on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to pursue legal action that could strip an Islamic civil rights organization of its nonprofit status, escalating an ongoing political and legal dispute over the group’s activities and affiliations. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) is the largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization in the United...
Official Media Statement: Texas Game Wardens, Local Agencies Respond to Fatal Incident in Fannin County
Jan. 27, 2026 On Jan. 26, multiple local and state agencies in Fannin County and the surrounding area responded to an emergency call for three brothers (ages 6, 8 and 9) who fell through ice on a private pond off Rec Road #3, just outside of Bonham. The 8- and 9-year-old were pulled from the water by the first arriving responders and a neighbor. Medical care was immediately administered before being transported to a local...
Opinion: Fake Meat, Real Trouble: Texas Won’t Bow to Billionaires or Bureaucrats
Fake Meat, Real Trouble: Texas Won’t Bow to Billionaires or Bureaucrats An Editorial by Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller January 27, 2026 – A federal judge just gave the green light to a lawsuit challenging Texas’ ban on lab-grown meat, and here’s the plain truth—their fight isn’t about science or innovation. It’s about power. It is about wealthy investors and Washington insiders using the courts to tell Texans what we...
Commissioner Miller Opens the International Year of the Woman Farmer
Nearly 40% of all American Women Agricultural Producers are in Texas January 26, 2026 – AUSTIN — Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) proudly announce Texas’ participation in the International Year of the Woman Farmer in 2026, a global designation honoring the indispensable role women play in agriculture and food systems worldwide. Throughout the year, TDA will join all 49...
Miller Grove ISD Cancelled for Tuesday
January 26, 2026 – Miller Grove Families, Miller Grove ISD Update – Tuesday Jan 27, 2026 Due to the continued accumulation of wintry mix on area roads and temperatures not expected to rise above freezing, school will be CLOSED on Tuesday. The safety of our students, staff, and families remains our top priority, and current conditions would make travel unsafe. We appreciate your patience and flexibility as we navigate these...
Hopkins County Fares Better Than Other Parts of Texas
January 25, 2026 – Hopkins County largely avoided the worst impacts of the most recent winter storm, with local officials reporting minimal damage and only isolated power outages as the system moved through the region. While parts of North and East Texas experienced widespread outages, downed trees, and hazardous travel conditions, Hopkins County was spared the majority of the storm’s effects. Emergency management officials said...
