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First Lady Cecilia Abbott Visits With Amarillo First Responders After Panhandle Wildfires
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today visited Amarillo Fire Department Central Fire Station today and brought lunch from local restaurant Dyer’s BBQ. She met with local officials, first responders and other organizations that responded to the recent Panhandle wildfires and thanked them for their service to the state and their fellow Texans.
142 Criminally Charged Illegal Immigrants Released By Travis County
AUSTIN – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today issued its first “Declined Detainer Outcome Report,” which highlights the Counties that are not cooperating with Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer requests.
USDA Grants Governor Abbott’s Requests For Resources For Panhandle Wildfires
Following devastating wildfires in the Texas Panhandle and Governor Greg Abbott’s request for assistance, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made critical resources available for those affected.
Governor Abbott Appoints Eight To One Call Board Of Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Jason Hartgraves and Janie Walenta, and appointed Jesus Antonio Garza and James Schneider to the One Call Board of Texas for terms set to expire on August 31, 2018. Additionally, he reappointed Barry Calhoun, and appointed Roberto De Leon, Jeff Carroll, and Senaida “Sandy” Galvan for terms set expire on August 31, 2019.
Governor Abbott Reappoints McClure And Gouyton To The Texas Civil Commitment Office
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Katie McClure and Rona Stratton Gouyton to the Texas Civil Commitment Office for terms set to expire February 1, 2019.
Governor Abbott Hosts SXSW Tech Meetup At Governor’s Mansion
Governor Greg Abbott today hosted a reception for tech industry leaders at the Governor's Mansion as part of SXSW.
Governor Abbott Declares State Of Disaster For Six Texas Counties
Following major wildfires in the Texas Panhandle, Governor Greg Abbott today declared a State of Disaster in the following counties: Gray, Hemphill, Lipscomb, Ochiltree, Roberts and Wheeler.
Disaster Proclamation Issued For Six Texas Panhandle Counties
Governor Abbott declares a state of disaster for six Texas counties.