By Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle Updated 12:02 pm, Thursday, June 28, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-13', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 13', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Delcia Lopez, MBI / Associated Press Image 1of/13 CaptionClose Image 1 of 13 Texas Gov. … [Read more...] about Gov. Greg Abbott writes letter to Trump opposing tariffs
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Gov. Greg Abbott puts up billboards to counter Texas Democrats at their convention
By Jeremy Wallace, Houston Chronicle Updated 1:16 pm, Tuesday, June 19, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-8', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 8', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); Photo: Eric Gay, STF / Associated Press Image 1of/8 CaptionClose Image 1 of 8 Texas Gov. Greg Abbott waves to delegates as the arrives for the Texas GOP Convention, Friday, June 15, 2018, in San Antonio. Abbott’s re-election campaign is erecting billboards on roads leading to Fort Worth as Democrats head to that city for their statewide … [Read more...] about Gov. Greg Abbott puts up billboards to counter Texas Democrats at their convention
Watch live: Gov. Greg Abbott unveils school safety proposals after Santa Fe massacre
Education and law enforcement leaders mulled how to hold parents responsible for the violent actions of their children and put together threat assessment teams to identify problematic students. Gun activists and mental health professionals discussed requiring people to report when their firearms are lost or stolen and speeding up court deadlines to send mental health rulings to police. And on the last day of the summit, families from Santa Fe and Sutherland Springs met with Abbott to tell him their stories. That day, the governor said increasing the police presence and availability of mental health professionals at Texas schools were "at the apex of the hierarchy" of ideas he was considering. But when asked whether schools would need to dig into their own pockets to pay for more counselors, he demurred: "Our goal is not to get bogged down in the funding strategies." Throughout the summit, Abbott said the state would work with the Texas School Safety Center at Texas State University … [Read more...] about Watch live: Gov. Greg Abbott unveils school safety proposals after Santa Fe massacre
Letter to Gov. Abbott: ‘Why is our safety less important than the check you get from the NRA?’
By William Axford Published 11:11 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Letter to Gov. Abbott: ‘Why is our safety less important than the check you get from the NRA?’
Abbott invites Sutherland Springs residents to talk school security
By Peggy Fikac Published 2:39 pm, Monday, May 21, 2018 AUSTIN - Texans from towns targeted by shootings — including Santa Fe and Sutherland Springs — are among those invited to Gov. Greg Abbott’s roundtable discussions on improving security in schools and communities. “I look forward to hearing from all sides of the debate, and from expert perspectives on these issues. Working together, we can ensure a safe learning environment for students and safer communities for all Texans,” Abbott said in a statement Monday. Abbott’s staff said he will host roundtables on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday that will include lawmakers, students, teachers and advocates of more gun restrictions as well those who oppose new regulations. Local Channel Now Playing: Now Playing Woman found with gunshot wound to face San Antonio Express-News 3 armed suspects break into San Antonio home San Antonio Express-News Armed suspect at large after … [Read more...] about Abbott invites Sutherland Springs residents to talk school security
Lupe Valdez reports outraising Andrew White in last campaign period, still far behind Gov. Greg Abbott
By Peggy Fikac Updated 9:43 am, Tuesday, May 15, 2018 Photo: Eric Gay, STF / Associated Press Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidates Andrew White, left, and Lupe Valdez, right, shake hands following their debate, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Austin, Texas, ahead of the state's May 22 primary runoff election. Moderator Gromer Jeffers is at center. (AP Photo/Eric Gay) less Texas Democratic gubernatorial candidates Andrew White, left, and Lupe Valdez, right, shake hands following their debate, Friday, May 11, 2018, in Austin, Texas, ahead of the state's May 22 primary runoff ... more Photo: Eric Gay, STF / Associated Press Lupe Valdez reports outraising Andrew White in last campaign period, still far behind Gov. Greg Abbott 1 / 1 Back to Gallery AUSTIN - Former Dallas County sheriff … [Read more...] about Lupe Valdez reports outraising Andrew White in last campaign period, still far behind Gov. Greg Abbott
Andrew White blasts Abbott’s response to Harvey: ‘It’s disgusting and I’ll never forgive him’
By Fernando Ramirez Updated 10:31 pm, Friday, May 11, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-20', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 20', … [Read more...] about Andrew White blasts Abbott’s response to Harvey: ‘It’s disgusting and I’ll never forgive him’
Gov. Greg Abbott takes to online to declare Lupe Valdez is ‘wrong for Texas’
By Peggy Fikac Updated 8:33 am, Thursday, May 10, 2018 Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Lupe Valdez speaks as Democratic statewide hopefuls gather at the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol to speak at the Blue Wave Summit Fundraising reception on April 14, 2018. Lupe Valdez speaks as Democratic statewide hopefuls gather at the Sheraton Austin at the Capitol to speak at the Blue Wave Summit Fundraising reception on April 14, 2018. Photo: Tom Reel, Staff / San Antonio Express-News Gov. Greg Abbott takes to online to declare Lupe Valdez is ‘wrong for Texas’ 1 / 1 Back to Gallery AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott is continuing his fight against his potential opponent in the November general election, former Dallas County sheriff Lupe Valdez, with a website that … [Read more...] about Gov. Greg Abbott takes to online to declare Lupe Valdez is ‘wrong for Texas’
Slain San Antonio policeman honored at memorial service by Gov. Abbott, fellow officers
By Peggy Fikac Published 4:17 pm, Monday, May 7, 2018 Photo: San Antonio Police Department Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Officer Miguel Moreno died June 30, 2017, of wounds suffered when he and his partner were shot by a man they intended to question about a vehicle break-in, police said. Officer Miguel Moreno died June 30, 2017, of wounds suffered when he and his partner were shot by a man they intended to question about a vehicle break-in, police said. Photo: San Antonio Police Department Slain San Antonio policeman honored at memorial service by Gov. Abbott, fellow officers 1 / 1 Back to Gallery AUSTIN — San Antonio Police Officer Arturo Moreno doesn’t hesitate when asked whether he thinks about his brother, slain last year in the line of duty, as he goes about his work. “Every day. … [Read more...] about Slain San Antonio policeman honored at memorial service by Gov. Abbott, fellow officers
Abbott lifts post-Harvey suspension of environmental regulations
By Alex Stuckey Updated 12:05 pm, Friday, April 6, 2018 window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-5', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 5', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-10', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 10', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-15', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 15', target_type: 'mix' }); _taboola.push({flush: true}); window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-c', container: 'taboola-interstitial-gallery-thumbnails-17', placement: 'Interstitial Gallery Thumbnails 17', target_type: … [Read more...] about Abbott lifts post-Harvey suspension of environmental regulations