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Governor Abbott Offers Reward In Shooting Of Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the Office of the Governor’s Public Safety Office is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons involved in the shooting yesterday of a Harris County Sheriff’s deputy.
Governor Abbott, TxDOT Announce Record $142 Billion Transportation Investment
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a record $142 billion in total investment for Texas' transportation infrastructure.
Governor Abbott Touts Nuclear Energy Development At UT Fireside Chat
Governor Greg Abbott today highlighted the important role of nuclear technology and energy in Texas’ thriving economy during a fireside chat with Dow and X-energy at The University of Texas (UT) at Austin.
Governor Abbott Announces Weatherford Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Downtown Weatherford, Inc. will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, August 22.
Governor Abbott, UT System Announce New World-Class Cancer Center
Governor Greg Abbott today joined members of The University of Texas (UT) System Board of Regents to announce a transformative partnership between UT Austin and UT MD Anderson Cancer Center to build a new hospital and comprehensive cancer care center on UT Austin’s campus, bringing the nation’s top-ranked oncology clinicians and health care providers to Austin.
Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For Wildfire Activity In 191 Counties
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he has issued a disaster declaration for 191 Texas counties in response to widespread wildfire activity throughout the state. Additional counties may be added as conditions warrant.
Texas Arrests MS-13 Gang Members, Smugglers Known For Sexual Abuse
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal behavior between ports of entry.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $130,000 Job Training Grant To Texas Southmost College
Governor Greg Abbott today announced a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant award of $132,794 to Texas Southmost College by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).