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April is National Volunteer Month

April is National Volunteer Month. For many years, I have volunteered with Meals on Wheels and I was honored to accept the Community Award from Meals

Friends of the Governor’s Mansion Celebrates 40th Anniversary

Every day I am so thankful to call the Governor’s Mansion home. It is a truly special place, a beautiful and historic home that has served our g

March is Women’s History Month!

Greg and I encourage all Texans to join us in celebrating Women’s History Month by honoring the women of the Lone Star State who have made notew

First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes Women Entrepreneurs To Funding Discussion     

AUSTIN – First Lady Cecilia Abbott yesterday delivered welcoming remarks prior to the expert panel discussion on startup and investor funding fo

Amplify Austin!

I am proud to call Austin home! One of my favorite days in Austin is Amplify Austin Day, starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 28, through 6 p.m. on

Heart to Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Now, ladies, let’s have a heart to heart. The most important gift you can give to yourself, to your family

January is National Mentoring Month

If volunteering is on your list of New Year’s resolutions, consider mentoring a foster child or young adult who has transitioned out of foster c

Plan Your Texas Travel Today

Today is National Plan for Vacation Day. Of course, with so many places to visit and so many things to see and do all across this great state, every day is plan your vacation day in Texas!