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Governor Abbott Announces NTxBio Facility In Plano
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that NTxBio (“NTx”) will establish a biomanufacturing facility in Plano. The project will create over 170 new jobs and more than $31 million in capital investment.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $85,000 Job Training Grant To El Paso Community College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a more than $85,000 Skills Development Fund grant awarded to El Paso Community College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott Congratulates Killeen As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Killeen on being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Announces Garland Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Garland has been designated by the Texas Music Office (TMO) as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Proclaims 2025 Economic Development Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the critical role that local, regional, and statewide economic development organizations play in strengthening the Texas economy, creating new job opportunities, and enhancing quality of life for all Texans by proclaiming May 12‒16, 2025 as Economic Development Week in Texas.
Texas Arrests Wanted Human Smuggler, Seizes $400,000 Worth Of Cocaine
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together with the Trump Administration to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $739,000 In Career Training Grants To Three Panhandle Area Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced three career training grants totaling over $739,700 have been awarded to three schools in the Panhandle area to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.
Governor Abbott Lauds Milestone Investment To UT Austin’s School Of Civic Leadership
Governor Greg Abbott today lauded the $100 million investment by The University of Texas (UT) Board of Regents to the UT School of Civic Leadership that will help the school become a national leader in civic education.