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Governor Abbott thanks volunteers for aiding Kerrville senior center after July flooding
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a volunteer appreciation event in Kerrville, Texas, where he served meals to individuals who contributed to rebuilding the Dietert Center after severe flooding occurred in July.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of fourteen individuals to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) Advisory Council.
Governor Abbott announces $805K grant for workforce training at Texarkana College
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texarkana College will receive a Skills Development Fund (SDF) grant of more than $805,000 from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
Governor Abbott reappoints Julia Faye Dvorak to educator certification board
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Julia Faye Dvorak to the State Board for Educator Certification.
NRG Energy announces $936 million expansion at Cedar Bayou facility under JETI program
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
NRG Energy, Inc. plans to build a new natural gas power plant at its Cedar Bayou complex in Chambers County, Texas.
Governor Abbott reappoints Weldon Riggs to water conservation district
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Weldon Riggs to the Evergreen Underground Water Conservation District, extending his term until February 1, 2029.
Governor Abbott reappoints Mike Lewis as Sabine River Compact commissioner
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael H. “Mike” Lewis as the Sabine River Compact Administration Commissioner.
Houston partnership trains over 600 healthcare workers tuition-free
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
A partnership between Launch Point Community Development Center, Inc. (Launch Point) and Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) has trained more than 600 healthcare workers in Houston over the past year.
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Oct. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Oct. 15
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Brays Oaks Management District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 18
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Nov. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Hobby Area Management District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 19
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Gulf Coast Rail District Board of Directors met Tuesday, Nov. 18
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Nov. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 19, 2025
Harris Central Appraisal District Board of Directors met Wednesday, Nov. 19
Governor Abbott administers lawyer oath to veterans who passed Texas bar exam
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott administered the New Lawyer Oath to Texas veterans who recently passed the bar exam at a ceremony held at the Governor's Mansion.
Kilgore earns designation as tourism friendly texas certified community
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
The City of Kilgore has been recognized as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after successfully completing the required certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints two new members to Alzheimer’s council
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed D. Bailey Wynne and Kathey Comer to the Texas Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders.
Texas removes hundreds of rules for kinship foster care families
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas officials have announced the removal of 195 administrative rules in an effort to make it easier for relatives and close family friends to become foster parents.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Advisory Council on Cultural Affairs, reappointing Stewart McGregor and Ricardo J. Solis, Ph.D., and appointing Ethan Gillis.
Governor Abbott marks United States Marine Corps’ 250th anniversary at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott participated in a ceremony at the Texas Capitol to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
Governor Abbott orders probes into Texas Southern University finances after audit concerns
By Houston Daily | Nov 19, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered investigations into the finances of Texas Southern University (TSU) after concerns were raised by the Texas State Auditor.