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Gov. Abbott updates ongoing response to severe winter weather in Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott will be briefed Wednesday morning on the latest in the severe winter weather that will affect a large area of the state. He will then hold a news conference in Austin around 10:30 a.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss state response to anticipated severe winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level ahead of winter weather.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott increases readiness level of state operations ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott has increased Texas' State Operations Center readiness level to Level II, ensuring rapid deployment of resources to address winter weather hazards and protect residents across the state.
Gov. Greg Abbott will discuss statewide winter weather risk this morning
The governor has directed emergency officials to prepare for below-freezing temperatures, sleet, snow, ice and freezing rain.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott activates state emergency responses ahead of winter storm
The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed as severe winter weather impacts communities across Texas.”
TODAY: Gov. Abbott to outline state preparations for severe winter weather
State leaders are taking extra steps ahead of the cold and rain.In just a few hours, we'll hear from Governor Greg Abbott about those preps.The gover
Gov. Abbott activates emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather
"The State of Texas is working around-the-clock to ensure Texans have the resources and support needed," Abbott said in a statement.
Gov. Greg Abbott to hold press conference on state’s severe winter weather response
Gov. Greg Abbott is expected to hold a media briefing in north Austin on the state's response to severe winter weather that will impact Texas on Wednesday, according to a release from Abbott's office.
TX governor asks State Operations Center to up its readiness level for winter weather
Greg Abbott is directing the Texas State Operations Center to up its readiness to respond to winter weather that’s expected in the coming days. The operations center is operated by the Texas Division of Emergency Management and is tasked with monitoring emergencies and sending information about them to federal,
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