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Gov. Perry Visits Hurricane Gustav Evacuees at Tyler Shelter
September 03, 2008AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today visited Hurricane Gustav evacuees in Tyler as they prepared to return to their homes along the Southeast Texas coast.
RECENT NEWS
- Sep 05, 2008 - Gov. Perry Applauds UNCF's Commitment to Higher Education
DALLAS – Gov. Rick Perry today applauded the United Negro College Fund’s (UNCF) ongoing commitment to higher education participation at the fund’s Annual Governor’s Luncheon. - Sep 05, 2008 - Gov. Perry Awards $3.9 Million to Drug and Violence Prevention Programs
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry awarded $3.9 million in grants to 72 programs dedicated to drug and violence prevention and development of student academic achievement. Funds are provided through the federal Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Fund and are distributed by the Governor’s Criminal Justice Division (CJD). - Sep 01, 2008 - Gov. Perry, President Bush Visit State Operations Center And Alamo Regional Command
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry and President Bush today visited the State Operations Center in Austin for a briefing on Hurricane Gustav by the Governor’s Division of Emergency Management Chief Jack Colley and Texas Homeland Security Director Steve McCraw. The governor and president were later briefed by the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management, and visited with volunteers and medical personnel at the Alamo Regional Command in San Antonio. - Aug 31, 2008 - Update on State Efforts in Preparation for Hurricane Gustav
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has ordered additional state resources to support evacuation efforts from the southeast Texas coast and Louisiana prior to the landfall of Hurricane Gustav. According to the National Weather Service, Gustav is currently a Category 3 hurricane with winds at 120 mph and potentially strengthen before making landfall on the Gulf Coast. - Aug 30, 2008 - Update on State Efforts in Preparation for Hurricane Gustav
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry has ordered the continued mobilization and pre-positioning of state resources in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav’s potential landfall. Gustav strengthened to a Category 4 hurricane today with winds at 145 mph. According to the National Weather Service, Texas remains among the Gulf States in the projected path, and additional strengthening of this system is forecast before making landfall along the Gulf coast. - Aug 29, 2008 - Gov. Perry Pre-Deploys Assets in Preparation for Hurricane Gustav
AUSTIN – Gov. Rick Perry today ordered the pre-deployment of state resources in anticipation of Hurricane Gustav’s potential landfall. Today’s action follows the governor’s disaster declaration for 61 counties issued on Thursday and readies the state to provide assistance to local officials. - Aug 28, 2008 - IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Dallas Morning News- Report: Dallas-Fort Worth has strongest job market in U.S.
Dallas-Fort Worth added the most jobs of any U.S. metropolitan area during the 12 months ending in July, according to preliminary data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Labor.
PRESSING ISSUES
- Strengthening Our Economy
The nation’s economic leader, Texas is growing more competitive every day under Gov. Perry’s guidance. - Securing Our State
Nothing can be taken for granted by the residents of a border state in a post-9/11 world. - Moving Texas Forward
With a rapidly growing population, improvements to the state’s infrastructure are an essential priority. - Encouraging Stronger Families & Healthier Citizens
Texas is the best place to live, work and raise a family. Gov. Perry has worked to make it better. - Educating Our Children
Children are our most precious resource. Their education is our highest priority.
- Chief Executive Magazine Ranks Texas Best State for Business 3rd Year in a Row
- Chicago Daily Observer: In Texas the welcome mat is out
- Texas ranked #1 nationally by FDI investment in 2006 and 2007
- Dallas Morning News- Report: Dallas-Fort Worth has strongest job market in U.S.
- Texas ranked No. 1 according to corporate real estate executives across the country
- Texas Gains 38,700 Tourism Jobs Over 2008
- FORBES: Best Cities to Buy a Home
- Gov. Perry Launches Program to Speed Apprehension of Criminals Who Harm Law Enforcement Officers
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry Issues Disaster Declaration in Anticipation of Tropical Storm Gustav’s Impact on Texas Communities
Located in: Press Releases - Gov. Perry Awards More Than $31 Million in D.A.T.E. Grants to Texas Schools
Located in: Press Releases - Disaster Preparedness
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