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Governor Abbott Presents Texas Purple Hearts, Honors Victims Of Fort Hood Terror Attack
The victims of the November 2009 terrorist attack on Fort Hood today received honors at a ceremony in Killeen, Texas.
Governor Abbott Proclaims March 2016 to be Women’s Women Veterans Month
Governor Greg Abbott issues proclamation declaring the month of March 2016 to be Women’s Veterans Month.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Humanities Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today appointed Laurie Morian, Ellen K. Ramsey and Stephanie Tucker to Humanities Texas for terms to expire on December 31, 2017.
Governor Abbott Urges Texans to Continue Monitoring Weather, Flood Threats
Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as rainfall is expected to continue impacting parts of Texas this week, which may lead to dangerous flash flooding and river flooding, especially in East and Southeast Texas.
Governor Abbott Hosts Reception On Classroom Connectivity With EducationSuperHighway
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception on classroom connectivity with EducationSuperHighway, a non-profit that has partnered with the State of Texas to upgrade Internet access in public school classrooms across the state.
Governor Abbott Announces McKesson Expansion In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that McKesson Corporation will consolidate and expand its operations in the Dallas metro area and open a new regional office in Irving, Texas.
Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arcilia Acosta to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire August 31, 2019. Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Arcilia Acosta to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for a term set to expire August 31, 2019.
Governor Abbott Files Appeal For Individual Assistance
Governor Greg Abbott today filed an appeal with President Obama for Individual Assistance for Collin, Dallas, Ellis, Franklin, Rockwall and Van Zandt counties.