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First Lady Cecilia Abbott Addresses 18th Annual State Of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day Rally
First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined HHSC Commissioner Chris Traylor, members of the Texas Legislature, breast cancer survivors and others at the Texas Capitol for the 18th Annual State of Texas Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To AG Paxton Offering Support To Childress Police Department
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton supporting the Childress Police Department’s decision to display our national motto, “In God We Trust”.
Governor Abbott Appoints Clemmer Judge Of 450th Judicial District Court
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Don Clemmer of Austin as judge of the 450th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire at the next general election in November 2016.
Texas Prevails In Red River Showdown With Oklahoma
Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement following the University of Texas Longhorns’ victory over the Oklahoma Sooners, resulting in 600 meals being served on behalf of Head Country Bar-B-Q to the Capital Area Food Bank in Austin.
Governor Abbott Attends Press Conference Announcing Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Vet
Governor Greg Abbott today attended a press conference announcing the new Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing Veteran Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, which will put medically-experienced military veterans on a path to pursue a bachelor’s degree in nursing without having to start over in training.
Governor Abbott Bets On UT In BBQ Battle With Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin
With the Texas Longhorns playing the Oklahoma Sooners at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas this Saturday, Governor Greg Abbott is today doubling down on the “Red River Rivalry” by challenging Oklahoma Governor Mary Fallin to a TX-OU barbecue wager.
Governor Abbott Orders Capitol Flags To Be Flown Half-Staff In Honor Of Fallen Dyess Air Force Base
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the flags on the Texas Capitol building to be lowered to half-staff in honor of the lives and public service of four Airmen from Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX.
Governor Abbott Appoints Three To Texas State Board Of Pharmacy
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jennifer “Jenny” Downing Yoakum of Longview, Rebecca “Suzette” Tijerina of Castle Hills and Isaac “Chip” Thornsburg of San Antonio to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy for terms set to expire August 31, 2021.