First Lady Blog

Nov 2

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

Oct 13

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

Oct 11

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

Oct 6

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

Sep 29

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

Sep 28

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

Sep 26

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

Sep 21

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