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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags flown at half-staff to honor the life of Congressman Sylvester Turner

"As a mark of respect for his public service as state representative, mayor, and congressman, it is fitting that flags be lowered to half staff," Abbott said.

Austin American-Statesman on … · 57m

Why are Texas flags at half-staff? How long they should be lowered for Rep. Sylvester Turner

As you go about your day today, you may notice Texas flags flying at half-staff Thursday across the state. Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the flags at half-staff for the memorial of Congressman Sylvester Turner of Houston through Friday, March 7. Flags should return to full-staff by sunrise on Saturday, March 8.

FOX 7 Austin KTBC · 18h

Rep. Sylvester Turner dies: Texas gov. orders flags to half-staff for former Houston mayor

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags across the state to be flown at half-staff following the death of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner from Houston.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 15h

Gov. Abbott orders flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Congressman Sylvester Turner

Flags in Texas will remain at half-staff through sunrise on Saturday, March 8. They will remain lowered in Houston through Turner's internment.

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Following Trump's lead, Abbott orders state workers to return to offices

The governor quietly directed heads of state agencies to phase out hybrid-work schedules. It's unclear whether there's a hard ...

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Texas Employee Fired After Refusing to Remove Pronouns From Email

A former employee of the Texas Real Estate Commission, a state agency, said he was fired from his job after refusing to ...

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Governor Abbott Applauds Trump's Results on Border Control and Economic Growth in Congressional Address

Governor Abbott praises Trump's work in reducing illegal crossings and bureaucracy, emphasizing their partnership on border ...

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‘Bigger. Better. Texas.’: Gov. Abbott lays out plan to grow state’s economy

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has released a 155-page report outlining his plan for the future of business, innovation, ...

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Greg Abbott Defends Plan To Overhaul Texas Education

Texas Governor Greg Abbott pledged to implement a private school voucher-style program on Wednesday during an address to ...

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Governor Greg Abbott Appoints New Experts to Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners

Governor Greg Abbott appoints three experts to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners, with terms until 2031, to oversee licensing, examination, and rulemaking for acupuncture practices.

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Gov. Greg Abbott steps up online attacks as support builds for school vouchers

The approach echoes President Donald Trump's rhetoric and underscores the stakes for Abbott after months of pressuring ...

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Abbott activates Texas fire fighting resources, local officials urge precaution

The governor and local emergency management personnel are asking West Texans to remain vigilant as the wildfire threat level ...

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Governor Abbott Appoints Six to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

Governor Abbott appointed six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities, with diverse backgrounds in ...

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Gov. Abbott Puts Texas Rangers on the Case After Suspicious Lottery Jackpot Wins

Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott announced on Monday that the Texas Rangers would investigate two cases of possible foul ...

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