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Governor Abbott Rosters State Resources As Tropical Depression Approaches Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today placed numerous resources on standby across the state in anticipation of severe weather spurring from a Tropical Depression in the Gulf — including heavy rain, dangerous rip currents, and flash flooding.
Office Of The Governor, Dr. Guadalupe Zamora Release Bilingual COVID-19 PSA
The Office Of The Governor and Guadalupe Zamora, MD, of Zamora Medical Center today released a new English-Spanish language public service announcement (PSA) urging communities to work together to protect vulnerable Texans from COVID-19.
Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For The City Of Bonham
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Bonham, 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 Welcomes Tesla To Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement after Tesla announced the construction of Gigafactory Texas in southeast Travis County—an electric vehicle manufacturing facility that will create at least 5,000 new jobs and generate over $1 billion in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Announces Additional $118 Million In Federal Funding To Support Texas Higher Education
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will allocate an additional $118 million in federal funding to support higher education in Texas, including $93 million to help students continue or restart their progress toward earning a post-secondary credential or degree.
Governor Abbott Urges Texans To Monitor Weather, Flood Threats Throughout The Weekend
Governor Greg Abbott today urged Texans to remain vigilant and closely monitor weather conditions as a tropical development in the Gulf is expected to impact parts of Texas this weekend.
Governor Abbott Holds Virtual Meeting On COVID-19 With Rio Grande Valley Leaders
Governor Greg Abbott today held virtual meetings with mayors, county judges, emergency managers, hospital executives, state legislators, and other local officials from Cameron and Hidalgo Counties to discuss the unified efforts to combat COVID-19 in these communities.
Office Of The Governor, Dr. Francisco Cigarroa Release Spanish Language COVID-19 PSA
The Office Of The Governor and Francisco Cigarroa, MD, of UT Health San Antonio today released a new Spanish-language public service announcement (PSA) urging Texans to work together to slow the spread of COVID-19.