Press Releases Archives - Page 160 of 181

Governor Abbott Announces Pei Wei Global Headquarters Is Relocating To Texas

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Pei Wei is moving its global headquarters to Irving, Texas from Arizona. The company was founded by P.F. Chang’s in 2000 and currently has 225 locations and more than 6,000 employees around the world, including 65...

Governor Abbott Orders Increased Readiness Of State Operations Center As Tropical Depression Harvey Approaches Gulf Coast

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has ordered the State Operations Center (SOC) to elevate its readiness level as Tropical Depression Harvey approaches, and the National Hurricane Center issues a hurricane and storm surge watch for the Gulf Coast. Starting at 7:00 a.m....

Governor Abbott Requests Disaster Assistance For Hockley County

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has asked the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) to declare Hockley County a disaster area following severe storms, winds, heavy rain, hail, and flooding that impacted the area beginning on June 30th, 2017 and...

Governor Abbott Releases Statement On Wildfire In Bastrop County

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the wildfires in Bastrop County. Evacuations have been ordered in certain areas and the Texas Department of Emergency Management is coordinating with local officials to offer any and all assistance in...

Governor Abbott Statement On Deadly Terror Attack In Barcelona

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today released a statement on the deadly terror attack in Barcelona. “Our hearts go out to the people of Spain during this incredibly difficult time,” said Governor Abbott. “With so much turmoil throughout the world, it is more important...

Governor Abbott Appoints Harle Presiding Judge Of The Fourth Administrative Judicial Region

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Sid Harle as presiding judge of the Fourth Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to expire four years from the date of qualification. Sid Harle of San Antonio is judge of the 226th Judicial District Court in Bexar...