First Lady Cecilia Abbott Attends Jefferson County Child Welfare Board’s Annual Christmas Party
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today joined hundreds of children and families in Beaumont for the annual Jefferson County Child Welfare Board Foster Children’s Christmas Party. The party included free lunch, crafts and games for the kids, Santa Claus and...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 12
AUSTIN - As the First Lady of Texas, I am always so proud to welcome visitors to our great state so they can see for themselves the indomitable spirit of Texas. It was a joy to have the First Lady and Second Lady of the United States join me this week on another trip...
Governor Abbott Appoints Howell Judge Of The 459th Judicial District Court
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dustin Howell as judge of 459th Judicial District Court in Travis County for a term set to expire December 31, 2018, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Dustin Howell of Austin is an associate at...
Governor Abbott Announces New Gartner, Inc. Expansion In Irving
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Gartner, Inc. will be expanding its presence in Irving, Texas bringing 800 new jobs and over $12 million in investment to the area over the next several years. Gartner is a world leading research and advisory company...
Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott Welcomes First Lady Melania Trump And Second Lady Karen Pence To Texas Gulf Coast
AUSTIN - Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott today welcomed Mrs. Melania Trump, First Lady of the United States, and Mrs. Karen Pence, Second Lady of the United States, to the Texas Gulf Coast. Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Trump and Mrs. Pence were joined by Texas Land Commissioner...
Governor Abbott Applauds Decision By Trump Administration To Recognize Jerusalem As Capital of Israel
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement supporting President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and his plan to relocate the American Embassy to Jerusalem. “This is truly a historic day – one that is long...
Governor Abbott Announces New Golden State Foods Manufacturing Facility In Burleson
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Golden State Foods Corporation will be opening a new manufacturing and distribution facility for its Liquid Products Division in Burleson, Texas. Golden State Foods is one of the largest diversified suppliers to the...
Governor Abbott Attends 84th Annual Texas Farm Bureau Convention
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today attended the 84th annual gathering of the Texas Farm Bureau in Frisco, Texas. The convention hosts farmers and ranchers from across the state to address issues that impact Texas agriculture. This year’s convention includedfarmers...
Commission To Rebuild Texas Update: Issue 11
AUSTIN - In traveling back to the Texas Gulf Coast this week, I was again reminded of the resilience and optimism of the people of this great state. The generosity of spirit shown by businesses, volunteer organizations and the many men and women working behind the...
Governor Abbott Announces Opening Of New Cognizant Regional Technology And Service Delivery Center
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced Cognizant will open a new regional technology and service delivery center in Irving, Texas, in early 2018. Cognizant is a leading Fortune 500 multinational corporation providing innovative information technology,...