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Governor Abbott Recognizes Corpus Christi Blue Ribbon Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference in Corpus Christi where he recognized two Corpus Christi Independent School District (ISD) schools that have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020: the Early Childhood Development Center and Windsor Park Elementary School.
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To White House Requesting Major Disaster Declaration For Hurricane Laura
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for ten Texas counties to assist in recovery efforts following Hurricane Laura.
Governor Abbott Announces Federally Funded COVID-19 Testing Sites In McLennan County
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with the State of Texas and local officials to offer temporary COVID-19 surge testing in McLennan County.
Governor Abbott Requests Major Disaster Declaration From White House For Hurricane Hanna
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Trump requesting a major disaster declaration for five counties in Texas following the impact of Hurricane Hanna.
Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Extension Of Emergency SNAP Benefits For October 2020
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will provide approximately $196 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of October as the state continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas’ Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the state's response to the presence of Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.
Governor Abbott Statement On Dr. Roderic Pettigrew, GURI Recipient, Winning National Science Board Vannevar Bush Award
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Roderic Pettigrew, Ph.D, M.D., for receiving the National Science Board's prestigious Vannevar Bush Award.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Brazoria County In Response To Deadly Ameba Found In Lake Jackson Water Supply
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for Brazoria County in response to Naeglera Fowleri, a deadly ameba, found in the City of Lake Jackson's water supply.