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VideoGovernor Abbott Prepares Texas for Severe Weather
Texas braces for heavy rain and flooding with resources mobilized for emergency response.
VideoFEMA Expands Assistance to More Texas Counties
Governor Abbott announced federal aid extension to additional counties for storm recovery.
VideoGiants' Jaxson Dart to Undergo Season-Ending Knee Surgery
Quarterback Jaxson Dart faces surgery that will end his current season with the Giants.
VideoTexas Ordered to Supply A/C in Prisons
Judge mandates air conditioning installation in Texas prisons by end of 2029.
VideoTexas Halts Data Center Permits for ERCOT Audit
Governor Abbott orders a suspension on new data center permits until Texas evaluates their impact.
VideoEli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5 Billion Plant in Houston
Governor Abbott commemorates largest API manufacturing investment in Texas.
VideoTexas Activates Emergency Response for Expected Flooding
Governor Abbott mobilizes resources as severe weather threatens West Texas and the Panhandle.
VideoCowboys Triumph Over Commanders 37-20
Dak Prescott breaks team touchdown record in a decisive win.
VideoTexas Moves to Curb Rising Home Insurance Costs
Governor Abbott directs changes to protect consumers and lower insurance premiums.
VideoTexas Leaders Urge Reform for Prosecutors Amid Safety Concerns
Governor Abbott and other state officials call for stricter oversight of local prosecutors to enhance public safety in Texas.
VideoTexas Secures $12 Billion Medicaid Boost
New funding ensures continuity of healthcare services across the state.
VideoTexas Aims for Permanent U.S. Space Academy Location
Governor Abbott forms a leadership team to secure Texas as the site for the United States Space Academy.
VideoTexas Enforces Water Use Compliance for Data Centers
Governor Abbott directs strict measures for data centers to report accurate water use data.
VideoGovernor Abbott Awards $1.3M in Career Training Grants
Grants benefit West Central Texas schools with funds for vocational education programs.
VideoGovernor Abbott Announces Key Appointments to State Task Forces and Boards
Jessica Devaney appointed to Texas task force on family violence prevention; other key reappointments also announced.
VideoTexas Observes 9/11 Anniversary with Flag Tribute
Governor Abbott commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
VideoGovernor Abbott Distributes $5.8M in Grants to Support South Texas Veterans
Funds awarded to 21 organizations aim to enhance services for nearly 3,000 veterans in the region.
VideoFEMA Grant Approved for Hydra Fire in Texas
The grant aids in wildfire suppression as the Hydra Fire burns over 1,100 acres in Bosque County.
VideoFireworks Tragedy at Mexican Festival
An explosion at a festival in Mexico results in fatalities and injuries.
Governor Abbott Appoints Members to Trinity River Authority
New and returning board members will oversee water resource management for the Trinity River Basin.
Governor Abbott Appoints Members to Trinity River Authority Board
New appointments and reappointments to the board will oversee water resource management.
Governor Abbott Surveys Ross Fire Damage in North Texas
The Ross Fire has prompted evacuations, threatened homes, and caused infrastructure damage in Palo Pinto and Jack counties.
VideoQantas Offers Discounted Flights From Texas to North America
Qantas announces a week-long sale, including flights to Las Vegas from $1,249.
VideoRoss Fire Devastates Over 90,000 Acres in Texas
The Ross Fire has been burning for two weeks, destroying 150 structures.
