why are flags at half staff today texas 2020?
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Gov. Greg Abbott granted permission to fly the United States and Texas flags at half-staff in honor of two McAllen police officers who were killed in the line of duty Saturday. ... “These two officers left an indelible mark on their community and the state of Texas.
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Governor Greg Abbott says flags in Lubbock shall immediately be lowered to half-staff in honor of the life and public service of Lubbock Fire Rescue Lieutenant Eric Hill and Lubbock Police Officer Nicholas Reyna, who were both killed in the line of duty while responding to a call.
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Abbott orders Texas flags to half-staff. HOUSTON (AP) - Texas Gov. ... Miles, of Houston, is charged with capital murder. Abbott said in a statement Monday that Texas has sustained a "deliberate and heinous crime" against a law enforcement officer in Harris County.
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Gov. Abbott orders flags in Texas lowered to half-staff to honor fallen San Marcos officer. ... Two others - Officers Franco Stewart and Justin Mueller - were also shot, but are now in stable condition, and have been able to communicate with family.
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Jared Polis ordered the United States and Colorado flags be lowered to half-staff statewide on all public buildings from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, to honor former Colorado legislator Tilman Bishop.
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— Flags will fly at half-staff today in Florida. It's a silent salute to the federal, state and local peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. ... "The sacrifice these brave officers made will not be forgotten," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis tweeted.
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President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. flag to be flown at half staff from sunrise to sunset on Oct. 7 in honor of the National Firefighters Memorial Service. As a matter of protocol, the Maryland flag will be lowered to half staff as well because no flag may fly higher than the United States flag.
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TAMPA, Fla. — Flags will fly at half-staff today in Florida. It's a silent salute to the federal, state and local peace officers who have been killed or disabled in the line of duty. May 15 marks National Peace Officers Memorial Day, which occurs annually during National Police Week.
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U.S. American flags will fly at half-staff during the month of December to honor the memory of former President George H.W. Bush, who passed away Friday night in Texas. ... The order is directed at all federal buildings, grounds, and naval vessels and throughout the United States' possessions or territories.
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Governor Henry McMaster orders that the flags atop the State Capitol Building be lowered to half-staff from sunrise until sunset on Friday, July 17, 2020, in honor of former Adjutant General Stanhope S.
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Fly the United States Flags at Half-Staff Friday, May 15, 2020 in Honor of Police Officers Memorial Day.
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February 14, 2020. Florida: By order of the Governor, all flags at state facilities will fly at half-staff Friday, Feb. 14, 2020, for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day, as a sign of respect for the victims of the shooting at Parkland High School two years ago. ... 14, 2020, in honor of Spc.
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By order of the President of the United States, the United States flag at all State and government offices will be flown at half-staff, from sunrise to sunset on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, as a mark of respect for the memory of John Paul Stevens, retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.
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Governor Doug Ducey ordered flags at all state buildings lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset Wednesday, July 8, 2020, to honor helicopter pilot Bryan Boatman. ... “This tragic loss is a reminder of the ever-present dangers faced by those battling wildfires,” said Governor Ducey.
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The Texas flag is at full-staff today. In addition to state agencies, all individuals, businesses, municipalities, counties and political subdivisions are encouraged to fly their Texas and United States flags as a mark of respect and honor for Texas and the United States.
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Gov. Ivey directs flags to be flown at half-staff Monday in honor of fallen Moody police officer. ... (WKRG) — Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff Monday, June 8 as a mark of respect for fallen Moody Police Sgt. Stephen Williams.
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Apr 30, 2020 1:35 pm ET Larry Hogan (R) has ordered state flags be lowered to half-staff at noon. "Today, our state marks a solemn milestone — more than 1,000 Marylanders have lost their lives to COVID-19," Hogan said. "I have ordered flags lowered to half-staff to commemorate their lives and to honor their memories.