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Texas Women’s Hall of Fame

Last month, Greg and I traveled to Texas Woman’s University in Denton for the 2016 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame ceremony, where we helped in

Texanthropy Spotlight: 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Earlier this week First Lady Cecilia Abbott served as Honorary Chair of the 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards. The awards – presented in co

Honoring the Recipients of the 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

Last night, Greg and I hosted a reception and awards ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion honoring the recipients of the 2016 Governor’s Vol

Texanthropy Spotlight: Archer Hadley

This week’s Texanthropy Spotlight is about a very special Texanthropist - Archer Hadley. Archer was born with cerebral palsy and has spent his e

2016 Star Of Texas Awards

Earlier this month I joined Greg as he presented the 2016 Star of Texas Awards. This award is given each year to first responders, peace officers and

Texanthropy Spotlight: Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

September is National Literacy Awareness Month, and one of the best organizations in Texas focused on raising awareness about illiteracy and improving

Family Day 2016

I am honored to once again join First Spouses all across the US in recognizing and celebrating the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse&rs

Texanthropy Spotlight: North Texas Giving Day

North Texas Giving Day is a one-day giving spree aimed at raising as much money as possible in one day for charities in 16 North Texas counties. And i