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- Jun 15, 2022
After 10 years, Dreamers deserve a permanent legislative solution to DACA.
“Today, we celebrate the contributions and success of young immigrants in Texas, made possible by the DACA policy which was enacted ten...
- Jun 9, 2022
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage Month: An Interview with Tony Mbroh
As part of Immigrant Heritage Month, the North Texas Commission is highlighting our members who have immigrated to America.
- Jun 1, 2022
Celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month
Since 2014, June has been recognized as Immigrant Heritage Month. This initiative encourages all Americans to celebrate our shared heritage
- Dec 18, 2020
The Modern: The Oldest Museum in Texas Remains on the Cutting Edge
The Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth houses one of the most impressive collections of art from the 1940s to present, but did you know that...
- Jun 19, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/19)
Quick Takes — CONGRESS SET TO CONSIDER DUELING POLICE REFORM PROPOSALS. House and Senate lawmakers will convene next week to consider the...
- Jun 18, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/18)
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS DACA In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled to extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
- Jun 17, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/17)
Quick Takes — SENATE TO TAKE UP POLICE REFORM LEGISLATION NEXT WEEK. Senate Republicans officially introduced their bill this morning. —...
- Jun 16, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/16)
Quick Takes — WASHINGTON RAMPS UP ON POLICING REFORM. President Trump is set to issue an executive order around the matter today. — TRUMP...
- Jun 15, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/15)
SCOTUS RULES TO PROTECT LGBTQ+ IN THE WORKPLACE. In a historic 6-3 vote, the Supreme Court ruled that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act...
- Jun 11, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/11)
Quick Takes — MNUCHIN OUTLINES WH PRIORITIES FOR NEXT COVID-19 RELIEF EFFORT. Secretary Mnuchin stated yesterday that another round of...
- Jun 10, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/10)
Quick Takes — HOUSE SCHEDULES VOTES ON POLICE REFORM BILL. The House will be in session for votes during the week of Jun. 22 to consider...
- Jun 9, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/9)
Quick Takes — DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE SWEEPING POLICE REFORM BILL. Congressional Democrats proposed a sweeping overhaul of police oversight...
- Jun 8, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/8)
Quick Takes — SENATE QUEUES UP BIPARTISAN PUBLIC LANDS PACKAGE. Senators will pick up legislative business this afternoon to begin...
- Jun 5, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/5)
Quick Takes — LOWEY PREVIEWS HOUSE APPROPS SCHEDULE FOR JULY. Appropriators brace for busy July as House looks to clear FY 2021 spending...
- Jun 4, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/4)
Quick Takes — SENATE PASSES HOUSE PPP FLEXIBILITY ACT. PPP recipients will soon receive additional time and flexibility in using their...
- Jun 3, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/3)
Quick Takes — HOUSE-PASSED PPP BILL HITS SNAG IN UPPER CHAMBER. Sens. Ron Johnson (R-WI) and Mike Lee (R-UT) have threatened to prevent...
- Jun 2, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/2)
Quick Takes — MCCONNELL: SENATE TO TAKE UP HOUSE-PASSED PPP BILL. The upper chamber will “soon” take up a House-passed measure that seeks...
- Jun 1, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (6/1)
Quick Takes — SENATE RETURNS TO BUSY JUNE AGENDA. Senators will return from their Memorial Day district work period this afternoon to a...
- May 29, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (5/29)
Quick Takes — HOUSE CLEARS PPP REFORM BILL, TRANSPARENCY BILL STALLS. House lawmakers overwhelmingly passed a bill that seeks to provide...
- May 28, 2020
COVID-19: Federal Update (5/28)
Quick Takes — HOUSE TO VOTE ON PPP REFORM BILLS. The lower chamber will consider bills seeking to promote flexibility for PPP loan...