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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.
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WATCH LIVE: Governor Abbott to hold news conference on winter weather across Texas at 9:30a
Governor Greg Abbott will receive a briefing and hold a news conference on Texas' ongoing response to severe winter weather impacting the state. The Governor will be joined by Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd,
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.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of severe winter weather
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Department of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of severe weather expected to impact the state this week.
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.
Gov. Abbott activates state emergency response resources ahead of winter weather
Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that he directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to activate state emergency response resources ahead of the winter weather expected to impact the state,
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.
Gov. Greg Abbott will discuss statewide winter weather risk this morning
After a Wednesday morning briefing by state emergency response officials, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott will update Texans on plans to respond to winter storms expected to hit large portions of the state starting Wednesday night.
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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