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Governor Abbott Recognizes Seven American Hostages Held By Hamas In Austin
Governor Greg Abbott today recognized the seven Americans who are still being held hostage by the brutal terrorist organization Hamas by reading their names at noon during a “Remembering October 7th” ceremony at the Dell Jewish Community Campus in Austin.
Texas Drone Technology Aids In Large Narcotics Seizure
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard continue to work together 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 2024 Lex Frieden Employment Award Winners
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the 2024 winners of the Lex Frieden Employment Awards (LFEA) for their commitment to hiring and supporting the employment of individuals with disabilities.
Governor Abbott Announces $10,000 Reward In Shooting Of Police Chief In Memphis, Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and capture of the criminal involved in the shooting of Memphis Police Chief Rex Plant.
Governor Abbott, Texas College Football Coaches Unveil New One Pill Kills Video
Governor Greg Abbott today unveiled a new One Pill Kills video that will play at high school football games across the state tonight during Friday Night Lights for Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month.
Governor Abbott Touts Texas’ Career, Technical Skills Training In Waco
Governor Greg Abbott today touted Texas’ robust job training programs that provide opportunities for Texans to go into high-demand, good-paying jobs and the impact on the state’s manufacturing industry during a tour with manufacturing students and a press conference at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in Waco.
Governor Abbott Deploys Additional State Resources To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery In North Carolina
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency response personnel to assist with Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $329,000 Career Training Grant To Westwood ISD
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a grant of more than $329,000 has been awarded to Westwood Independent School District (ISD) to support career and technical education (CTE) training programs.