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Texas awards $1.3 million grant for Yerico Manufacturing’s Elgin facility expansion
By Houston Daily | Oct 14, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Yerico Manufacturing Inc. will receive a $1.3 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to support an expansion of its semiconductor equipment materials and services facility in Elgin.
Governor Abbott launches office to review state regulations and opens public feedback portal
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the launch of the Texas Regulatory Efficiency Office (TREO), which will operate within the Office of the Governor.
College Station receives designation as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
The City of College Station has been named a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas after completing the required certification process.
Governor Abbott appoints four members to Texas State Board of Pharmacy
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has named Stacy Hightower to the Texas State Board of Pharmacy and reappointed Donald “Donnie” Lewis, Donna Montemayor, and Richard “Rick” Tisch.
Governor Abbott announces over $1.9 million in job training grants for Northeast Texas schools
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Seven schools in Northeast Texas have received career training grants totaling more than $1.9 million to help prepare students for jobs in high-demand fields.
Governor Abbott appoints Tonya Miller to Texas environmental commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Tonya Miller to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), with her term running until August 31, 2031.
Governor Abbott appoints Ashley Morgan to Texas Water Development Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ashley Morgan to the Texas Water Development Board, with her term set to end on February 1, 2027.
Governor Abbott attends groundbreaking ceremony for Texas A&M’s new Aplin Center
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Aplin Center at Texas A&M University in College Station.
Governor Abbott proclaims October 3-10 as Manufacturing Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has designated October 3-10, 2025, as Manufacturing Week in Texas.
Abbott announces $8.5 million in grants to central Texas veteran service groups
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that more than $8.5 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 35 organizations in Central Texas.
McCaul marks two years since October 7 attack with call for hostage release
By Houston Daily | Oct 7, 2025
Congressman Michael McCaul, chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released a statement marking the second anniversary of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel.
Rep. Dan Crenshaw outlines available constituent services during government shutdown
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
During the ongoing government shutdown, Representative Dan Crenshaw has announced that his offices in Texas and Washington, D.C. will remain fully operational.
Borger receives recognition as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
The City of Borger has been officially recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), following the completion of a multi-step certification process.
Lefko USA announces new $15 million manufacturing plant bringing 149 jobs to New Braunfels
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Lefko USA Inc., a subsidiary of Centrik Capital, Inc., has announced plans to establish its first U.S.-based manufacturing facility in New Braunfels, Texas.
Governor Abbott orders increased security at Texas places of worship
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to increase security measures at places of worship in response to a rise in violent attacks against religious communities across the United States.
Abbott announces over $4 million in new grants for South Texas veteran groups
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that over $4.3 million in Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) grants have been awarded to 14 organizations serving veterans in South Texas, the Coastal Bend, and Harlingen areas.
Governor Abbott announces appointments to Gulf Coast Authority Board
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Amber Batson and appointed Dan Syphrett to the Gulf Coast Authority Board of Directors.
Governor Abbott congratulates Texas Stock Exchange on SEC approval
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) following its approval by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to operate as a national securities exchange.
Governor Abbott appoints Robert Eckels as chair of Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Robert Eckels as the new Chair of the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission.
Texas Music Office and City of Brownwood host community workshop on music industry certification
By Houston Daily | Oct 3, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Brownwood will co-host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on October 6.