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Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the person involved in the shooting of a Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy and that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added the suspect to their 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List.
Governor Abbott Meets With Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi In Tokyo
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi of Japan while in Tokyo on the fifth day of an economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
Governor Abbott Statement On Death Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a statement after Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Fernando Esqueda was murdered during an ambush in northeast Harris County last night:
Governor Abbott Announces 67 Counties Approved For Major Disaster Declaration
Governor Greg Abbott announced today that 67 Texas counties have been approved for federal disaster assistance as part of a Major Disaster Declaration approved by the President following impacts to the state from Hurricane Beryl.
Governor Abbott Announces New SeAH Manufacturing Facility In Temple
Governor Greg Abbott announced that SeAH Changwon Integrated Special Steel Corporation (“SeAH CSS”) will expand their steel manufacturing business in Temple, Texas, creating 100 new jobs and $110 in capital investment, while in South Korea on an economic development mission to Asia.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $578,000 In Career Training Grants To Two South Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced two Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grants totaling $578,399 have been awarded to two schools in South Texas by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Meets With Toyota Executives In Nagoya, Japan
Governor Greg Abbott today met with Toyota Motor Corporation executives and suppliers and toured the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology in Nagoya, Japan, on the fourth day of a three-nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
Governor Abbott Provides Update On Hurricane Beryl Response In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on the ongoing response efforts to Hurricane Beryl in Texas. The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and state agency partners remain in constant contact with local officials throughout the response and recovery from Beryl to ensure all needs are met.