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Governor Abbott Congratulates Rockwall As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Rockwall on being designated as the fifth 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 Carrollton Designated Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the City of Carrollton 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 Deploys Additional State Emergency Personnel To Support North Carolina Recovery Efforts
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to deploy additional emergency management personnel to North Carolina to continue supporting Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, following a request from North Carolina Emergency Management.
Texas Demands Federal Government Crack Down On Tren De Aragua
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 Congratulates Mineral Wells As Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Mineral Wells on being designated as the fourth Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
Governor Abbott Demands Vice President Harris Declare Tren De Aragua As A Foreign Terrorist Organization
Governor Greg Abbott today demanded Vice President Kamala Harris declare Tren de Aragua (TdA) as a foreign terrorist organization during her visit to Houston, where Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally murdered by members of the Venezuelan gang.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $1.3 Million In Career Training Grants To Seven Texas Schools
Governor Greg Abbott today announced seven dual credit grants totaling more than $1,300,000 have been awarded to Texas independent school districts (ISD) to train students for high-demand, good-paying jobs after graduation.
Governor Abbott Announces Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop In Buda
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Music Office (TMO), the City of Buda, and Discover Buda TX will co-host an in-person and virtual Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on October 30.