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Abbott declares disaster for Falls County following Marlin water system failure
By Houston Daily | May 11, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster in Falls County following a significant failure in Marlin's public water system.
Texas authorities bolster border security amid human smuggling arrests
By Houston Daily | May 9, 2025
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, under the direction of Governor Greg Abbott, continue to collaborate with federal agencies in their ongoing efforts to secure the state's borders.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas Appraiser Licensing Board
By Houston Daily | May 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made new appointments to the Texas Appraiser Licensing and Certification Board.
Texas governor announces training grants for Panhandle area schools
By Houston Daily | May 9, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that three schools in the Panhandle area have been awarded career training grants totaling over $739,700.
Texas leaders discuss strengthening economic ties with King Abdullah II
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Texas industry leaders engaged in a business roundtable with King Abdullah II of Jordan to explore ways to enhance the economic relationship between Texas and Jordan.
UT Austin receives $100M investment for civic leadership school
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott expressed his support for a significant investment in The University of Texas at Austin.
Luttrell introduces bill allowing federal prosecution for murders by illegal aliens
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Congressman Morgan Luttrell of Texas has introduced the Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act, a bill that would allow federal prosecution of illegal aliens who commit murder in the United States.
Governor Abbott comments on election of first American pope
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement regarding the historic election of Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Pope Leo XIV, marking the first time an American has been elected to this position.
Governor Abbott appoints members to Credit Union Commission
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Sara Oates and the reappointment of David Shurtz and Kay Rankin-Swan to the Credit Union Commission.
Texas Governor announces over $1.5 million in grants for career training
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.5 million in career training grants to five schools in the San Antonio area.
Congresswoman De La Cruz announces winners of art competition
By Houston Daily | May 8, 2025
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz has announced the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Texas's 15th District.
Governor Abbott appoints new members to Texas Economic Development Corporation Board
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Lawrence "Larry" Coben, Ph.D., and Bruce Niemeyer to the Texas Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors.
Little Elm and Lubbock achieve grand slam with "Friendly Texas" certifications
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has acknowledged the Town of Little Elm and the City of Lubbock for achieving a significant milestone.
Abbott calls for urgent reform of Texas’ troubled bail system
By Houston Daily | May 7, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott convened a roundtable and press conference at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, urging legislators to address what he described as Texas' "deadly and broken bail system."
Bipartisan task force formed for securing major upcoming international events
By Houston Daily | May 6, 2025
U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul and Chairman Mark E. Green have announced the formation of a bipartisan task force focused on enhancing national security for upcoming major international events.
Governor Abbott announces upcoming Small Business Summit events across Texas
By Houston Daily | May 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the next Governor’s Small Business Summit will take place in Denison on May 15, 2025.
Governor Abbott appoints new leaders to Texas Real Estate Commission
By Houston Daily | May 6, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has made significant appointments to the Texas Real Estate Commission.
Governor Abbott designates May 4-10 as Small Business Week in Texas
By Houston Daily | May 5, 2025
Governor Greg Abbott has declared May 4-10, 2025, as Small Business Week in Texas.
Rockport-Fulton earns music-friendly community status
By Houston Daily | May 5, 2025
Rockport-Fulton has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.
Bill proposed to rename wildlife refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray
By Houston Daily | May 5, 2025
U.S. Congressman Brian Babin has put forward a bill to rename the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge in Chambers County, Texas, as the "Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge."