News

Jan 3

Governor Abbott Statement On Fatal Church Shooting In Starrville

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement following reports of a fatal shooting at Starville Methodist Church in Starrville, leaving one dead and injuring several others.

Dec 30

Governor Abbott Announces Additional Extension Of Community Based COVID-19 Testing Sites In Houston, Harris County

The current round of Community Based Testing Sites testing began for both Harris County and the City of Houston in August.

Dec 29

Governor Abbott Rosters State Resources Ahead Of Significant Winter Weather, Flash Flood Threats Across Texas

Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby ahead of significant winter weather and potential flash flooding that is expected to impact Texas.

Dec 28

Governor Abbott, DSHS Encourage Nursing Facilities To Take Advantage Of COVID-19 Treatments

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are alerting nursing facilities to the availability of monoclonal antibody therapies that can be used to treat residents who have been diagnosed with COVID-19.

Dec 28

Governor Abbott Sets Special Election For Texas House District 68

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation announcing Saturday, January 23, 2021, as the special election date to fill the Texas House of Representatives District 68 seat recently vacated by Senator-elect Drew Springer.

Dec 22

Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Tahoka

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Tahoka has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission.

Dec 22

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Announces GRACE’s Week Of Prayer To End Human Trafficking

Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that the Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) initiative will host a statewide interfaith Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking on January 11 through January 17, 2021.

Dec 21

Texas Film Commission, Texas Archive of the Moving Image Launch Texas Film Round-Up Online Exhibit

The Texas Film Commission and the Texas Archive of the Moving Image (TAMI) today announced the launch of Wave to the Camera, the newest online exhibit from TAMI.