# state government (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover state government. Page: Feed: --- ## [APC Nat.Campaign Council: President Tinubu Appoints Betta Edu Director of Women Mobilisation](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/22/apc-nat-campaign-council-president-tinubu-appoints-betta-edu-director-of-women-mobilisation/) _2026-08-22 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Our Reporter President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Dr. Betta Edu as the Director of Women Mobilisation for his 2027 presidential campaign council. Edu’s appointment was contained in the list of members of the campaign council released on Saturday morning. The council will be chaired by President Tinubu, while APC National Chairman, Professor Nentawe \[…\] ## [Trump administration moves to repeal ‘Roadless Rule,’ open Alaska’s national forests to logging](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/21/trump-administration-moves-to-repeal-roadless-rule-open-alaskas-national-forests-to-logging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trump-administration-moves-to-repeal-roadless-rule-open-alaskas-national-forests-to-logging) _2026-08-21 · Rachel Levy · The Alaska Current_ The USDA is proceeding with its proposed repeal of the Roadless Rule, despite widespread opposition from the public. The post Trump administration moves to repeal ‘Roadless Rule,’ open Alaska’s national forests to logging first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/21/alaskans-vote-to-end-unlimited-political-spending-rebuking-dunleavys-veto/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=alaskans-vote-to-end-unlimited-political-spending-rebuking-dunleavys-veto) _2026-08-21 · Matt Acuña Buxton · The Alaska Current_ Months after Republican Gov. Mike Dunleavy vetoed campaign finance limits, Alaskans voted overwhelmingly to institute them anyway. The post Alaskans vote to end unlimited political spending, rebuking Dunleavy’s veto first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand](https://thepresidency.gov.za/keynote-address-president-cyril-ramaphosa-occasion-south-africa-zimbabwe-bi-national-commission) _2026-08-21 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa on the occasion of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission Business Forum, Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand Newsroom Date Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Fri, 08/21/2026 - 18:09 Image Body Your Excellency, President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Members of the diplomatic corps, Premiers and… ## [Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria](https://thepresidency.gov.za/closing-remarks-president-cyril-ramaphosa-fourth-session-south-africa-zimbabwe-bi-national) _2026-08-21 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria Newsroom Date Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:55 Image Body Your Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Distinguished guests, Members of the media, As we… ## [Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria](https://thepresidency.gov.za/opening-remarks-president-cyril-ramaphosa-fourth-session-south-africa-zimbabwe-bi-national) _2026-08-21 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Opening remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Fourth Session of the South Africa - Zimbabwe Bi-National Commission (BNC), OR Tambo Building, Pretoria Newsroom Date Friday, 21 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:26 Image Body Your Excellency, President Emmerson Mnangagwa, Honourable Ministers, High Commissioners, Senior officials, Distinguished guests, Good morning, My Brother, I… ## [Pressure mounts to allow treated oilfield waste in Texas rivers and on rangeland](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17425013/texas-oil-gas-wastewater-produced-water-disposal) _2026-08-21 · By Martha Pskowski, Inside Climate News · The Texas Tribune_ As oil and gas companies run out of places to dispose of their wastewater, Texas regulators are drafting permits to treat and reuse it outside the oilfields. ## [Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17425014/texas-big-bend-border-wall-barrier-republicans-paxton-trump) _2026-08-21 · Alejandro Serrano and Gabby Birenbaum · The Texas Tribune_ Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross. ## [East Texas sits on a goldmine of lithium, but questions loom over how the state will regulate mining and production](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17424608/east-texas-lithium-extraction-regulation) _2026-08-20 · Jess Huff · The Texas Tribune_ As the U.S. pushes to reduce reliance on foreign suppliers, Texas companies prepare to capitalize on the state's emerging lithium industry. ## [Environmental Degradation Threatens Coastal Livelihoods, C’River Women Warn](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/20/environmental-degradation-threatens-coastal-livelihoods-criver-women-warn/) _2026-08-20 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Joe Ephraim, Calabar Women in Cross River state’s coastal communities have raised the alarm over the growing impact of environmental degradation on fishing, farming and other sources of livelihood, warning that pollution, flooding and the destruction of mangroves are steadily undermining the economic survival of local families. The women spoke at a Grassroots Women’s \[…\] ## [One platform, from silicon to agent (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/4qxtiXPab0mX) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Serverless inference plus Inference Router to optimize cost and latency at scale. ## [Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa to address South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum](https://thepresidency.gov.za/presidents-ramaphosa-and-mnangagwa-address-south-africa-zimbabwe-business-forum) _2026-08-20 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Presidents Ramaphosa and Mnangagwa to address South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:43 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa and His Excellency President Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa, President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, will on Friday, 21 August 2026, address the South Africa–Zimbabwe Business Forum at the Gallagher… ## [Joint Government-Business partnership statement](https://thepresidency.gov.za/joint-government-business-partnership-statement) _2026-08-20 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Joint Government-Business partnership statement Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Thu, 08/20/2026 - 16:36 Image Body Government-Business Partnership launches Phase 3 to unlock growth, jobs and confidence Phase 3 is focused on urgently addressing the societal crisis of low growth and unemployment. It adds additional sectors to the partnership platform, with the goal of 3%+… ## [Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, Summer Place, Hyde Park](https://thepresidency.gov.za/keynote-address-president-cyril-ramaphosa-launch-phase-3-government-business-partnership-summer) _2026-08-20 · shaunm · The Presidency_ Keynote address by President Cyril Ramaphosa at the Launch of Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, Summer Place, Hyde Park Newsroom Date Thursday, 20 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Thu, 08/20/2026 - 13:04 Image Body Ministers, Business leaders, Chief executives of State-owned enterprises, Directors-General, Representatives of labour and civil society, Distinguished guests, Ladies and… ## [Talarico floods Texas airwaves in U.S. Senate race as Paxton, GOP stay quiet](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17423785/texas-us-senate-race-donors-ken-paxton-james-talarico) _2026-08-20 · Gabby Birenbaum · The Texas Tribune_ With early voting about two months away, the Democrat has had TV nearly to himself, outspending his Republican rival more than 200-to-1 on advertising as GOP groups weigh when — or whether — to get involved. ## [Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17423549/texas-house-meeting-data-centers-transmission-lines-backlash) _2026-08-20 · By Paul Cobler and Carlos Nogueras Ramos · The Texas Tribune_ The growing backlash surrounding 765 kv lines, as well as data centers, was tackled at a nine-hour House hearing that included testimony and recommendations but no definitive answers. ## [Mary Peltola finishes ahead of GOP US Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate primary](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/19/mary-peltola-finishes-ahead-of-gop-us-sen-dan-sullivan-in-alaskas-senate-primary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mary-peltola-finishes-ahead-of-gop-us-sen-dan-sullivan-in-alaskas-senate-primary) _2026-08-20 · Matt Acuña Buxton · The Alaska Current_ Both secured enough votes to advance to the general election, but Peltola made waves by finishing with a sizable lead over the incumbent. The post Mary Peltola finishes ahead of GOP US Sen. Dan Sullivan in Alaska’s Senate primary first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17423505/texas-state-parks-wildlife-department-meeting-border-wall-testimony-big-bend) _2026-08-19 · By Sam Karas, Big Bend Sentinel · The Texas Tribune_ After bulldozers entered Big Bend National Park, hundreds of Texans came to Wednesday’s meeting to ask the agency to keep federal border barriers out of state parks. ## [Some rural Alaska polling stations opened late on election day, a sign of continuing problems](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/19/some-rural-alaska-polling-stations-opened-late-on-election-day-a-sign-of-continuing-problems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=some-rural-alaska-polling-stations-opened-late-on-election-day-a-sign-of-continuing-problems) _2026-08-19 · James Brooks, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ At least two polling stations in rural Alaska opened late for the Tuesday statewide primary election, the Alaska Division of Elections confirmed late Tuesday, and observers independently reported other sites also opened late. The problem was most acute in the southwestern village of Nunapitchuk, where bad weather grounded flights and kept elections workers from opening \[…\] The post Some rural… ## [How Corpus Christi’s water emergency exposed flaws in Texas’ water planning](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17423219/texas-water-planning-drought-corpus-christi) _2026-08-19 · Alejandra Martinez · The Texas Tribune_ State water planners don’t use climate projections when they plan for future water supply. Experts say they should model for more extreme droughts rather than relying on historical data. ## [Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick proposes penalties for schools that keep “vulgar” books on library shelves](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17423220/texas-dan-patrick-obscene-books-school-libraries-penalties) _2026-08-19 · Alejandro Serrano · The Texas Tribune_ “We’re coming for the books,” the lieutenant governor said in announcing plans to lower the performance rating of Texas schools that violate a recent law targeting obscene titles in school libraries. ## [Finnish Seedboxes — Up to 20Gbps (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zPDtqWLzItTb) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ Private Finnish seedboxes with 1–20Gbps speeds, RAID storage and 14‑day refund ## [Count on Oyo Govt. Supports, Olatunbosun Assures Hospitality Business Investors](https://oyostate.gov.ng/count-on-oyo-govt-supports-olatunbosun-assures-hospitality-business-investors/) _2026-08-19 · Oyo State ICT · Oyo State Government | Count on Oyo Govt. Supports, Olatunbosun Assures Hospitality Business Investors_ The Oyo State Government has assured investors in the hospitality business of its continued support, saying efforts would be intensified to create a conducive environment for the growth and development of the sector. The Honourable Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Dr. Wasiu Olatubosun, stated this ## [Oyo Govt Targets Stronger Evidence-based HIV Prevention](https://oyostate.gov.ng/oyo-govt-targets-stronger-evidence-based-hiv-prevention/) _2026-08-19 · Oyo State ICT · Oyo State Government | Count on Oyo Govt. Supports, Olatunbosun Assures Hospitality Business Investors_ …flags off 2026 IBBSS Training The Oyo State Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening evidence-based HIV prevention strategies through improved data collection and research, as it officially flagged off the 2026 Integrated Biological and Behavioural Surveillance Survey (IBBSS) training for relevant stakeholders in the ## [A surrogate’s fight for parental rights in Dallas could discourage surrogacy use in Texas, lawyers say](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422830/texas-surrogacy-agreement-laws-parental-rights-abortion) _2026-08-19 · Katlyn Ma · The Texas Tribune_ A surrogate’s fight for custody over the baby she birthed last week could lead to more restrictions on the rights of biological parents and on abortion clauses in surrogacy agreements. ## [President Ramaphosa to host President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe for Bi-National Commission](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-host-president-mnangagwa-zimbabwe-bi-national-commission) _2026-08-19 · vanessam · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa to host President Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe for Bi-National Commission Newsroom Date Wednesday, 19 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Wed, 08/19/2026 - 08:53 Image Body His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa will, on Friday, 21 August 2026, host His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the Republic of Zimbabwe for the Fourth Session of the South Africa–Zimbabwe Bi-National… ## [Gov. Abbott proposes ban on H-1B visa use for Texas public schools during campaign stop](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422554/texas-public-schools-h1b-visa-ban-proposal) _2026-08-18 · Megan Menchaca · The Texas Tribune_ Some districts use the temporary work permits to fill critical teacher shortages in roles such as bilingual education. ## [What to know about possible border barriers in Big Bend](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422555/texas-big-bend-national-park-border-wall-plans-explainer) _2026-08-18 · Uriel J. García · The Texas Tribune_ The Trump administration has said the remote West Texas region needs measures to stop illegal immigration. But a bipartisan group of elected officials is pushing to halt that plan, especially in the national park. ## [TribCast: Should we believe the polls about Paxton and Talarico?](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422496/tribcast-talarico-paxton-polls) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Watkins · The Texas Tribune_ In this week's episode, Matthew speaks with James Henson, director of the Texas Politics Project at the University of Texas at Austin about the polls showing a tight race for U.S. Senate. Are they reliable? Is Talarico really in the lead? ## [Minnesota sues Abbott to force extradition of ICE agent accused of shooting Venezuelan man](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422433/minnesota-sues-abbott-texas-ice-agent-extradition-lawsuit) _2026-08-18 · Alex Nguyen · The Texas Tribune_ Christian Castro, accused of assault and lying about the circumstance leading to the Jan. 14 shooting, was arrested in Cameron County in May. ## [Texas Tribune Festival 2026: Our full lineup is here](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422153/texas-tribune-festival-2026-lineup) _2026-08-18 · Matt Ewalt · The Texas Tribune_ Raphael Warnock, Kevin Stitt, Dolores Huerta, Maggie Haberman and other prominent voices in American political and civic life join us in Austin next month ## [President Ramaphosa appoints members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-appoints-members-financial-and-fiscal-commission) _2026-08-18 · shaunm · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa appoints members of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Newsroom Date Tuesday, 18 August 2026 - 14:00 shaunm Tue, 08/18/2026 - 12:09 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa has, in terms of section 221 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, and section 8 of the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act, 1997, appointed Mr. Nhlanhla Musa Nene as Chairperson, and Ms.… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/gfwtWCFHeHEY) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Colorado school district rejects controversial reading curriculum because of errors, Texas focus](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422154/colorado-school-district-houston-texas-bluebonnet-errors) _2026-08-18 · By Ann Schimke, Chalkbeat Colorado · The Texas Tribune_ The Colorado district scrapped plans to use Bluebonnet materials just days into the school year. ## [Protecting Texas university research from foreign adversaries focus of House hearing](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17422155/texas-universities-education-foreign-influence) _2026-08-18 · Jessica Priest · The Texas Tribune_ As Texas examines foreign influence, UT-Austin is among 30 institutions ordered to provide federal authorities a security audit of certain international ties. ## [Closing statement by His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/closing-statement-his-excellency-president-cyril-matamela-ramaphosa-conclusion-46th-summit-sadc) _2026-08-18 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Closing statement by His Excellency President Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa at the conclusion of the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Tue, 08/18/2026 - 07:27 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Honourable Ministers, Ambassadors and High… ## [Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris’ endorsement, tells Lower 48 politicians to steer clear](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/17/mary-peltola-rejects-kamala-harris-endorsement-tells-lower-48-politicians-to-steer-clear/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mary-peltola-rejects-kamala-harris-endorsement-tells-lower-48-politicians-to-steer-clear) _2026-08-17 · Matt Acuña Buxton · The Alaska Current_ With Republicans racing to undercut Peltola’s bipartisan appeal in the pivotal race, the Democrat says she doesn’t need Lower 48 help. The post Mary Peltola rejects Kamala Harris’ endorsement, tells Lower 48 politicians to steer clear first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Texas counties sue feds for trying to tie election security policies to anti-terrorism funding](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17421897/texas-election-security-grant-lawsuit-homeland-security-funding-harris-el-paso-county) _2026-08-17 · Ayden Runnels · The Texas Tribune_ El Paso and Harris counties joined cities in Tennessee and Ohio in the suit arguing the new requirements are unconstitutional and would cost millions to implement. ## [New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/17/new-rule-allows-dogs-on-alaskas-pribilof-islands-for-anti-rat-duties/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-rule-allows-dogs-on-alaskas-pribilof-islands-for-anti-rat-duties) _2026-08-17 · Yereth Rosen, Alaska Beacon · The Alaska Current_ Dogs are not allowed as permanent residents, but they can now be enlisted in the ongoing campaign to keep the Pribilof Islands rat-free. The post New rule allows dogs on Alaska’s Pribilof Islands for anti-rat duties first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [President Ramaphosa to launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership](https://thepresidency.gov.za/president-ramaphosa-launch-phase-3-government-business-partnership) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ President Ramaphosa to launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 21:09 Image Body President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Thursday, 20 August 2026, launch Phase 3 of the Government-Business Partnership, an economic partnership aimed at driving reforms, boosting investment and creating jobs. The President will convene… ## [Feds pausing Big Bend border construction while CBP commissioner visits the park](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17421728/texas-big-bend-national-park-border-wall-construction-pause) _2026-08-17 · By Gabby Birenbaum · The Texas Tribune_ It was not immediately clear how long CBP plans to implement the pause. The Trump administration had announced plans to build an access road and vehicle barriers in the park. ## [An industrial park with data centers could be coming to the Mat-Su. Here’s how to weigh in](https://thealaskacurrent.com/2026/08/17/an-industrial-park-with-data-centers-could-be-coming-to-the-mat-su-heres-how-to-weigh-in/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=an-industrial-park-with-data-centers-could-be-coming-to-the-mat-su-heres-how-to-weigh-in) _2026-08-17 · Victoria Petersen · The Alaska Current_ A large industrial park and data center development is being proposed north of Houston. The state is taking public comment for one more week. Here’s what’s being proposed—and how you can tell the state what you think. The post An industrial park with data centers could be coming to the Mat-Su. Here’s how to weigh in first appeared on The Alaska Current . ## [Reviving a Crown Jewel: Governor Bassey Otu, Obudu Ranch Resort and All-Year Round Tourism](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/17/reviving-a-crown-jewel-governor-bassey-otu-obudu-ranch-resort-and-all-year-round-tourism/) _2026-08-17 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By; Fred Abua The Obudu Ranch Resort, once the crown jewel of Nigeria’s tourism landscape, is on the brink of a historic revival. Under the visionary leadership of Governor Bassey Otu, the Cross River State Government has taken decisive steps to restore the iconic resort to its former glory and reposition it as a leading \[…\] ## [Welcome remarks by Dr Tshepo Motsepe at the Spousal Luncheon, 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, Dube House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal](https://thepresidency.gov.za/welcome-remarks-dr-tshepo-motsepe-spousal-luncheon-46th-ordinary-sadc-summit-heads-state-and) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Welcome remarks by Dr Tshepo Motsepe at the Spousal Luncheon, 46th Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, Dube House, Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 17:57 Image Body Programme Director, Our honoured guests, the First Ladies of SADC, Representatives of the KwaZulu-Natal provincial government, Chief Executive Officer of… ## [Statement of acceptance by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as SADC Chair at the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/statement-acceptance-his-excellency-president-cyril-ramaphosa-sadc-chair-46th-summit-sadc-heads) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Statement of acceptance by His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa as SADC Chair at the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:09 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency… ## [Welcome address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa](https://thepresidency.gov.za/welcome-address-president-cyril-ramaphosa-46th-ordinary-summit-sadc-heads-state-and-government) _2026-08-17 · vanessam · The Presidency_ Welcome address by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the 46th Ordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government, Ethekwini, South Africa Newsroom Date Monday, 17 August 2026 - 14:00 vanessam Mon, 08/17/2026 - 13:02 Image Body Programme Director, Your Majesties, Your Excellencies, Heads of State and Government, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, His Excellency Mahmoud Ali Youssouf,… ## [Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17421462/texas-city-budgets-cuts-tax-hikes) _2026-08-17 · Joshua Fechter · The Texas Tribune_ Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits. ## [Can Austin break the costly cycle of homelessness, jail and crisis? A new program aims to do that.](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17421463/austin-no-wrong-door-jail-homelessness-program) _2026-08-17 · By Sam Stark, Austin Current · The Texas Tribune_ Austin's No Wrong Door initiative targets a costly cycle of homelessness and arrests by connecting people with long-term support. ## [SA Non-Indigenes Affairs sues leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo to embrace peace with host communities](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/17/sa-non-indigenes-affairs-sues-leadership-of-ohanaeze-ndi-igbo-to-embrace-peace-with-host-communities/) _2026-08-17 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Vitalis Ugoh, Calabar The Special Adviser Non-Indigenes Affairs, Mazi Okey Maduekwe, has sued the leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in the 18 local government areas of Cross River state to embrace peace amongst host communities. He gave the advice recently while addressing the new leadership of Ohanaeze Ndi Igbo in Akpabuyo local government area \[…\] ## [Their encounter with Jesus resulted to Divine Healing – Amen!](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/15/their-encounter-with-jesus-resulted-to-divine-healing-amen/) _2026-08-15 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Phil Adams/Vitalis Ugoh Calabar “Isaiah 53:4-5:“Surely He has borne our griefs And carried our sorrows; Yet we esteemed Him stricken, Smitten by God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed”. Obviously, \[…\] ## [2027: C’River LGs Enjoy Unprecedented Funding, Autonomy Under Otu — ALGON Chair](https://patriotnews.com.ng/2026/08/15/2027-criver-lgs-enjoy-unprecedented-funding-autonomy-under-otu-algon-chair/) _2026-08-15 · PatriotNews · Patriot News Nigeria_ By: Our Reporter, Calabar The Chairman of the Association of Local Governments of Nigeria (ALGON), Cross River State chapter, Chief Yibala Inyang, has said the state’s 18 local government councils are enjoying unprecedented funding, administrative latitude and partnership with the state government under Governor Bassey Edet Otu. Inyang, who is also Chairman of Yakurr Local \[…\] ## [Fifth Circuit reaffirms death row inmate Brittany Holberg’s conviction](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17418677/texas-death-row-brittany-holberg-appeal-denied-fifth-circuit) _2026-08-15 · Ayden Runnels · The Texas Tribune_ A three-judge panel of the court had reversed Holberg’s sentence in 2025, but Friday’s split decision will keep the district court’s decision to affirm her conviction. ## [Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities](https://feeds.texastribune.org/link/16799/17418678/texas-greg-abbott-dfw-iah-airport-islam-ablution-facility-grant) _2026-08-15 · Ayden Runnels · The Texas Tribune_ DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.