Dan Flynn Urges Governor To Cancel STAAR Tests
In a letter dated March 13, 2020, Representative Dan Flynn wrote to Governor Greg Abbott urging the Governor to “cancel and eliminate” the STAAR testing requirement this 2019-2020 school year.
Governor Abbott Orders Texas Flags Lowered To Half-Staff In Honor Of El Paso Shooting Victims
August 3, 2019Director Dwight D. MathisCapitol Region VIITexas Department of Public Safety201 East 10th Street, Suite 600Austin, Texas 78701 Dear Director Mathis: The El Paso community was struck by a heinous and senseless act of violence today. Our hearts go out to the victims of this horrific shooting and to the entire community in this time of loss. As such, it is fitting that flags should be lowered immediately to half-staff in...
Governor Signs Flynn Authored American Laws in American Courts Bill Into Law
AUSTIN-Last week, Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 45 authored by Representative Dan Flynn (R-Van) into law. This bill, known as American Laws in American Courts, will require the Texas Supreme Court to adopt rules to ensure that the application of foreign laws cannot be used to violate constitutional rights guaranteed under the Texas or United State Constitutions. “By successfully passing American Law in American Courts...
SuperCentenarian Corrine Snow to receive Governor’s Award
Hopkins County resident Corrine Snow is the oldest person in Texas at the age of 111. She is also the 14th oldest person in the United States of America. Earlier this year, she was honored with the State’s SuperCentenarian Award. Now, the rare “Yellow Rose of Texas” Award will be bestowed on Corrine in a ceremony on Friday October 28 at 11am the Sulphur Springs Senior’s Center. Texas House of Representatives...
Governor Issues Rural Health Day Proclamation
Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed Thursday Rural Health Day honoring rural Texas as a place where people know each other, respect each other and work together to benefit the community, and citing the necessity of increased access to health care and health care providers for rural areas in the state. The proclamation points out that “Rural communities also have unique health care needs that are constantly evolving, including...
“Updated” Hopkins County Moves Slowly Regarding SCOTUS Ruling; Governor Issues Directive
(Editors note: Governor Greg Abbott has issued a directive to state agencies and employees to not violate religious beliefs in government decisions or actions realted to belief on marriage. See governor’s statement made Friday afternoon June 26 here. In it he says the government must never pressure a person to abandon or violate his or her sincerely held relgious beliefs regarding a top such as marriage…”) In a 5-4...
Jane Nelson Officially Appointed 115th Texas Secretary of State
AUSTIN — Today (Jan. 5,2023), Governor Greg Abbott officially appointed Jane Nelson to serve as the 115th Texas Secretary of State. Upon the filing of her official appointment, Nelson issued the following statement: “I am deeply honored to continue my career as a public servant as Texas Secretary of State, and am grateful for the confidence Governor Abbott has placed in me to serve in this critical new role. As Secretary of...
Texas’ “One Pill Kills” Multimedia Campaign Garners Over 1.5 Billion Impressions
October 10, 2024 – Austin, Texas – Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas’ “One Pill Kills” multimedia awareness campaign garnered over 1.5 billion impressions since September 2023—nearly double the projected amount—through advertising on social media, podcasts, digital displays, billboards, and other media. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) will continue this successful campaign...
Texas Celebrates National Hunting and Fishing Day September 28
September 25, 2024 – The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) asks Texans to invite their friends and family into the outdoors to celebrate National Hunting and Fishing Day (NHF) on Sept. 28. This annual holiday, celebrated on the fourth Saturday of September, recognizes hunters and anglers for their contributions to wildlife and conservation. Governor Greg Abbott issued a proclamation supporting the special day, saying in...
Whitewright Middle School Receives National Recognition
September 24, 2024 – A nearby school district has received a prestigious recognition this year. Whitewright Middle School is about an hours away from Sulphur Springs. Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated 31 Texas schools that have been recognized as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2024. This recognition by the U.S. Department of Education highlights schools that excel in academic performance or make significant strides in...
