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Governor Abbott Urges Vigilance Against Antisemitism At Texas Colleges, Universities
Governor Greg Abbott today issued a letter to Texas higher education institutions to continue the fight against antisemitism in Texas and ensure a safe learning environment for Jewish students and Texans by reminding all colleges and universities to comply with his Executive Order.
Governor Abbott Announces Governor’s Small Business Summit In El Paso For Hispanic Heritage Month
Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he will keynote the next 2024 Governor’s Small Business Summit to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and the notable contributions Hispanic Texans have made to the state of Texas and the nation on Thursday, September 19 in El Paso.
Governor Abbott Hosts South Korea Ambassador Cho At Texas Capitol
Governor Greg Abbott today held a meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea Hyundong Cho and the United States Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Philip Goldberg to discuss the importance of continuing to bolster the strong partnership between Texas and South Korea at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Governor Abbott Commemorates First Responders At 2024 Star Of Texas Awards
Governor Greg Abbott today commemorated peace officers, firefighters, and first responders who demonstrated heroism and sacrifice in service to their communities and the entire state of Texas at the 2024 Star of Texas Awards in Austin.
Governor Abbott Provides Update In Austin, Beaumont On State Response Ahead Of Tropical Storm Francine
Governor Greg Abbott today provided updates on Texas’ preparation efforts ahead of Tropical Storm Francine following two briefings with state and local officials at the State Operations Center (SOC) in Austin and at the Beaumont Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Beaumont.
Governor Abbott Announces Over $7.5 Million In Grants To Alamo, Hill Country Veteran Service Organizations
Governor Greg Abbott today announced 25 Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling more than $7.5 million were awarded to 22 organizations in the Alamo and Hill Country areas as part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
Governor Abbott Sends Letter To President Biden, Vice President Harris On Fight To Secure Fronton Island
Governor Greg Abbott today sent a letter to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris condemning their continued attempts to undercut Texas’ efforts to secure the border to keep our state and our nation safe.
Governor Abbott Activates Additional Resources Ahead Of Tropical Activity In The Gulf Of Mexico
Governor Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources ahead of potential impacts from tropical activity in the Gulf of Mexico.