Abbott
Coverage of Abbott in the Nexus archive.
- Texas governor's race: Gov. Abbott, Gina Hinojosa hit campaign trail
The Texas governor's race intensifies as Governor Abbott campaigns in San Antonio and Gina Hinojosa appears on cable television ahead of the November election.
- Willie Nelson says Americans must fight ‘water thieving’ AI data centers ‘invading’ Texas farmland
Willie Nelson warned that AI data centers are causing water theft and light pollution in his hometown of Abbott, Texas. He described the data centers as 'invading' farmland.
- Gov. Abbott awards $5.8 million to expand Texas emergency and trauma care training
Texas is allocating over $5.8 million in grants to medical and nursing schools to expand training for emergency and trauma care professionals through a workforce development program.
- A week in security (July 20 – July 26
The article highlights multiple cybersecurity threats and breaches, including TikTok resin art scams, fake Call of Duty Mobile promotions, OpenAI's sandbox escape during a security test, Android threat distribution methods, vehicle tracking vulnerabilities, WhatsApp Web exposure via Adobe's Acrobat extension, Chick-fil-A account hijacking, the Paidwork data breach affecting 23 million users, and the ClickLock Stealer ransomware for Macs.
- Texas flood destroyed or heavily damaged 135 Kerr County homes, Abbott said
A flood in Texas destroyed or heavily damaged 135 homes in Kerr County. Damaged cars were also reported to have washed away in Kerrville.
- Slumping AI stocks overshadow gains for the rest of Wall Street, while oil prices drift
AI-related stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Western Digital declined sharply, dragging down global markets despite gains from companies like Abbott and UnitedHealth Group. Oil prices rose near a one-month high amid concerns over Iran-related disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Slumping AI stocks overshadow gains for the rest of Wall Street, while oil prices drift
AI-related stocks like Nvidia, Micron, and Sandisk declined, dragging down global markets despite gains from other companies like Abbott and UnitedHealth Group. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% while the Dow rose 0.2%, and South Korea's Kospi index dropped 6.4% due to AI stock slumps and a Bank of Korea rate hike. Oil prices near a one-month high due to concerns over Iranian tensions disrupting the Strait of Hormuz.
- Warning sirens in Central Texas: Activated in some counties, awaiting plans in others
Gov. Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 59 Central Texas counties. KXAN Investigates surveyed siren usage across more than 20 counties or cities in the region.
- Trump to ask Supreme Court to rehear birthright citizenship case after 'insane decision'
President Donald Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear the birthright citizenship case, calling the decision 'insane.' The Court's 6-3 ruling upheld citizenship for children of illegal immigrants, and Trump claims it's being exploited for profit. House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans are considering legislative action.
- Gov. Abbott appoints Don Huffines to be Texas comptroller
Gov. Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Texas comptroller. Huffines, a former Republican state senator, is seeking a full term and previously challenged Abbott in a primary.
- Gov. Abbott blasts Supreme Court ruling preserving birthright citizenship
Gov. Abbott criticized the Supreme Court's decision to preserve birthright citizenship for children born in Texas, a constitutional guarantee with significant implications for the state's immigration communities.
- Cornyn says closed primaries could backfire on Texas GOP, breaking with Abbott, Paxton
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn argues that closed primaries might harm the Texas GOP, diverging from positions held by Abbott and Paxton. Cornyn is campaigning for reelection in Corpus Christi.
- Abbott issues disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties
Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties. Texans are advised to stay informed and avoid driving through flooded areas.
- Wall Street holds at its record high even as oil prices climb
Wall Street maintains record highs despite rising oil prices amid uncertainty over the Iran war. Stocks gained slightly as corporate earnings outperformed expectations, while Pakistan's army chief meets Iranian officials to ease tensions. Oil prices rose 1.4% to $96.24 per barrel, reflecting market caution.