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AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that professional golfer Sergio Garcia will be the special guest for tomorrow’s Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Garcia will read Katherine Sully’s “Night-Night Texas” via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page.  In early April, the First Lady announced Stars of Texas Storytime, a virtual story […]

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that actor and martial artist Chuck Norris will be the special guest for tomorrow’s Stars of Texas Storytime. Friday at 10:00 AM, Norris will read “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page. In early April, the First Lady […]

AUSTIN – Texans For Greg Abbott today released a new web video entitled “Opening Texas Safe, Smart, and Strong.” The video features Texas business owners from around the state and highlights the way the Lone Star State is safely and strategically opening the economy while prioritizing the health and safety of all Texans.   SCRIPT: […]

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that former professional golfer and two-time Masters Tournament champion Ben Crenshaw will be the special guest for tomorrow’s Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Crenshaw will read Martha Day Zschock’s “Hello, Texas!” via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page. In early April, the First […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that they will be sending Teaching Superstar certificates to recognize innovative, hardworking teachers in Texas in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. Texans can request this special recognition for teachers by filling out an online form, and a Teaching Superstar certificate will be sent to […]

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that country music legend George Strait will be the special guest for tomorrow’s Stars of Texas Storytime. Tomorrow at 10:00 AM, Strait will read Gareth Edwards’ “Never Ask a Dinosaur to Dinner” via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page. In early April, the First Lady announced Stars […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced that they will be sending birthday cards to Texas children from Peaches and Pancake, the First Dogs of Texas. Parents can make a request by filling out an online form, and an exclusive Peaches and Pancake birthday card will be sent to the provided […]

AUSTIN – Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today announced Stars of Texas Storytime—a virtual story time program for children and families during the COVID-19 response. Every Tuesday and Friday at 10:00 AM, special guests from across Texas will read children’s books via Facebook Live on Governor Greg Abbott’s page. The First Lady will kick off the […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a web video wishing a happy Easter to people across the state of Texas. TRANSCRIPT: This is Governor Greg Abbott. I want to wish all of you a very blessed Easter. I know that for many of us Easter feels different this year. Different because Texans continue to stay […]

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott tonight issued a statement following President Donald Trump’s victory in the Texas Republican primary: “I want to congratulate President Trump on his victory in the Texas Republican primary,” said Governor Abbott. “Since taking office the president has gone above and beyond to follow through on his promises and has presided […]