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First Lady Cecilia Abbott Honors Winners Of The 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards
First Lady Cecilia Abbott, Honorary Chair of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards, hosted a reception at the Governor’s Mansion last night honoring the fifteen winners of the 2018 Governor’s Volunteer Awards.
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center In Response To Severe Weather And Flooding In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as severe weather and flooding continue to impact parts of the state.
Governor Abbott Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Governor Greg Abbott today announced changes to his senior staff, naming Jordan Hale as Deputy Chief of Staff and Sarah Hicks as Senior Advisor to the Governor.
Governor Abbott Receives Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report
The Texas Military Preparedness Commission today released its Texas Military Value Task Force Strategic Report, summarizing findings from visits to all Texas military installations and meetings with military installation commanders, staff and local community leaders.
Governor Abbott Attends 2018 Beaumont Chamber Of Commerce Annual Meeting And Spindletop Award Ceremony
Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Beaumont Chamber of Commerce for their 2018 annual celebration of the community’s economic growth and success over the past year.
Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Storm System Moves Across Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as a severe storm system moves across the state this week.
Governor Abbott Announces Funding To Support Local Law Enforcement And Crack Down On Gang Violence
Governor Greg Abbott today announced $5,158,000 in grant funding through the Local Border Security Program (LBSP) to better secure the Texas border from gangs and violent criminals.
Governor Abbott and EducationSuperHighway Announce Milestone in Effort to Improve High-Speed Internet Access Across Texas Schools
EducationSuperHighway today released their annual State of the States report outlining Texas' progress in improving connectivity to high-speed internet in schools.