First Lady Blog
Texas Main Street Program: Recalling the Rich History of the Past, and the Promise of the Future
Continuing a 37-year tradition for the Texas Main Street Program, in May I joined the Texas Historical Commission for our annual Main Street Tour, where we visited Temple and Pearsall to welcome these newest Main Street communities. Ceremonies and receptions were held in both towns.
Texanthropy Spotlight: Challenge of Tarrant County
Challenge of Tarrant County is a nonprofit that aims to eliminate substance abuse in the local communities in and around Fort Worth. The three main principles of Challenge are education, advocacy and action, with a focus on prevention of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. Just one of the many ways they are making an impact is by recognizing the amazing things the youth of Tarrant County are doing. Each year in April, Challenge holds their annual Leo C. Benavides Awards Dinner.
Spend Your Summer Vacation at the Texas Coast
Texas Highways Magazine recently published a special edition issue that highlights the charming coastal towns of Port Aransas and Rockport-Fulton and the communities’ journeys to restoration and recovery from Hurricane Harvey. According to an article in this month’s issue, Port Aransas beaches are ready for people to come and relax.
Texanthropy Spotlight: My Safe Space - A Room Makeover Project by the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas
Women of Courage is a group of philanthropic women from across Texas who serve as ambassadors of the children’s advocacy centers (CAC) movement by working to raise awareness about child abuse and provide private financial support to local CACs.
Guest Post from Texas DPS: Hurricane Season Officially Underway, Texans Urged to Prepare Now
Hurricane season here in Texas has already officially begun, so I wanted to share the following message from the Texas Department of Public Safety with all Texans: The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) wants to remind all Texans that Hurricane Season officially started on June 1 and runs through November 30. Right now is the time to put emergency plans in place, so that residents are prepared in the event of a disaster.
Governor’s Business Forum in Killeen on July 11th
The Governor's Small Business Forum in Killeen, Texas will take place on July 11, 2018. The forum celebrates Veteran Entrepreneurs and Business Owners. Presented by the Office of the Governor and in partnership with the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Veterans Commission, and the University of Texas in Arlington Veterans Business Outreach Center, the event aims to provide small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs with timely, relevant, actionable advice on how to start, grow and sustain their businesses.
Fourth of July Fun from Texas Parks and Wildlife
Happy Independence Day from our family to yours. My heart is filled with utmost gratitude for those who have fearlessly defended our freedom and conti
Texanthropy Spotlight: Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County
Earlier this week I attended the Great Futures Luncheon in Lake Jackson, benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Brazoria County. I was joined by local leaders and community members in recognizing the Club for providing a safe place for children to learn and thrive, and to also help support the Club and its programs and mission.