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Stephenville recognized as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Stephenville for achieving the status of a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Abbott renews Texas border security disaster proclamation first issued in May 2021
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed the border security disaster proclamation initially issued on May 31, 2021.
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Abbott advocates for school choice alongside Ducey at Texas Capitol
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott emphasized the growing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at the Texas Capitol in Austin.
Texas governor renews drought disaster proclamation affecting multiple counties
By Houston Daily | Mar 27, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, due to ongoing drought conditions in Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.
Federal aid granted for Pauline Road fire response
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas' request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Pauline Road Fire, which is affecting San Jacinto and Montgomery...
Governor’s volunteer awards honor Texans making an impact through service
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
First Lady Cecilia Abbott has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards, in partnership with OneStar Foundation.
Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansions
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is distributing $239 million in construction grants aimed at expanding inpatient mental health care access in rural Texas.
Sweetwater receives film friendly designation from Governor Abbott
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Sweetwater has achieved the status of a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.
Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney
By Houston Daily | Mar 26, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Brandy Robinson as the new Austin County Criminal District Attorney.
Luttrell's bill on Syrian terror threats advances in subcommittee
By Houston Daily | Mar 25, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell, a Republican from Texas, has introduced the Syria Terrorism Threat Assessment Act.
Governor Abbott announces FEMA aid for Rest Area and Crabapple wildfires
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Fire Management Assistance Grants for two significant wildfires in Texas.
Texas plans to close jail booking facility due to decreased illegal immigration
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the closure of the Operation Lone Star jail booking facility in Jim Hogg County.
Texas leads US in job creation with record-breaking figures
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Texas has emerged as a leader in job creation, according to the latest employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Governor Abbott seeks SBA disaster declaration for North Texas after severe weather
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for North Texas communities affected by severe weather earlier this month.
Governor Abbott appoints three to OneStar Foundation
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Kathy Kabell and Rev.
Freeport earns recognition as tourism friendly community by Travel Texas
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Freeport for being designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.
Governor Abbott appoints five members to OneStar National Service Commission
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Grace Yocum to the OneStar National Service Commission, with her term set to conclude on March 15, 2026.
Governor Abbott reappoints Jon Keeney to board overseeing Harris County ports
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Jon Keeney to the Board of Pilot Commissioners for Harris County Ports.
Abbott promotes school choice at special education academy in Plano
By Houston Daily | Mar 24, 2025
Governor Abbott visited St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, where he engaged with students with special needs, their parents, and educators.