Texas lowers flags to half-staff after Minneapolis school shooting

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Governor Greg Abbott has ordered all state government buildings in Texas to lower the United States and Texas flags to half-staff. This directive follows President Donald J. Trump’s proclamation to honor the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis.

“Today’s attack at a Catholic school in Minnesota is horrific and heartbreaking,” Governor Abbott said. “Cecilia and I are lifting up in prayer the families who lost innocent children, those injured, and the entire community as they face this tragedy. Texas is honoring President Trump’s request to lower flags in mourning for the lives senselessly taken and for all injured.”

The flags will remain at half-staff until sunrise on Sunday, August 31, 2025.



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