First Lady Blog

TBT - Annual Luncheon Benefitting Citizen Schools Texas

Today is a Throwback Thursday and I’m talking about an event from early April, when I visited Houston to attend and speak at the annual luncheon

Giving Thanks For Our Military

Back in April, Greg issued a proclamation naming May 2016 as Military Appreciation Month in Texas. We are so appreciative of the selfless sacrifice of

Raising Awareness About Postpartum Depression

Texas women are the backbone of our great State. Women embody strength, courage, perseverance, and grace.  However, sometimes even the strongest

Texanthropy Spotlight: The Texas Main Street Program

The Texas Historical Commission’s Texas Main Street Program began in 1980 and is one of the oldest and largest in the nation, with 87 fully desi

Texanthropy Spotlight: The Kitchen in Wichita Falls

Last night I had the pleasure of attending “High Heels for Hot Meals,” benefitting The Kitchen, which operates the Meals on Wheels program

High Heels for Hot Meals

Last night I had the pleasure of attending “High Heels for Hot Meals,” benefitting The Kitchen, which operates the Meals on Wheels program

Nominations Now Open for the 2016 Governor’s Volunteer Awards

I am thrilled to once again serve as Honorary Chair of the Governor’s Volunteer Awards. The Governor’s Volunteer Awards are administered b

Welcoming the 2016 Texas Main Street Communities

It was my pleasure to continue the grand tradition of the Texas Historical Commission Texas Main Street Program’s First Lady’s Tour this y