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Governor Abbott Provides Update On Bamlanivimab Distribution To Hospitals Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today traveled to Lubbock to hold a briefing with local officials and provide an update on the the distribution of bamlanivimab.
Governor Abbott Directs DPS Resources To Dallas To Combat Spike In Violent Crime
At the request of the Dallas Police Department (DPD), Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide direct support to DPD in their efforts to reduce violent crime and protect the communities in the city of Dallas.
Governor Abbott, TEA, TDEM Announce $420 Million Reimbursement Program for Texas Schools To Continue Supporting Remote Learning During COVID-19
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $420 million reimbursement program to cover costs incurred by Texas public schools that purchased Wi-Fi hotspots and/or eLearning devices (such as laptops, tablets, and Chromebooks) so students could learn remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Announces City Of Victoria Designated As Music And Film Friendly Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Victoria, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated as both a Music Friendly and Film Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Texas Film Commission, respectively.
Governor Abbott Announces Virtual Music Conference For November 16
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Second Annual Texas Sounds and Cities will be held this year as a virtual, one-day conference on Monday, November 16 beginning at 11:00 AM.
Governor Abbott, DSHS Announce Distribution Of COVID-19 Antibody Therapy To Hospitals Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is allocating an initial shipment of bamlanivimab, the Eli Lilly & Company monoclonal antibody therapy, to be distributed as early as next week to acute care hospitals across every geographic region of the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Clifton
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Clifton, having completed the multi-step training and certification process, has been designated a Film Friendly Texas community by the Texas Film Commission, which helps to grow local jobs and local economies by promoting the Lone Star State as the premier destination for film, television, commercial, animation, visual effects and video game production.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional COVID-19 Resources To El Paso, Lubbock
Governor Greg Abbott has deployed additional resources to El Paso and Lubbock to help combat COVID-19 in these communities.