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Texas Governor Orders Flags Lowered for October 7 Victims
Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered the flags of the United States and the state of Texas to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The directive marks the third anniversary of the October 7th attack by the terrorist organization Hamas.
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What happened
- 01Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered U.S. and state flags lowered to half-staff on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 02The directive marks the third anniversary of the October 7th attack by the terrorist organization Hamas.
- 03The order applies to all state buildings and grounds across Texas to honor the victims and show solidarity with Israel.
- 04Governor Abbott stated that over 1,200 men, women, and children were murdered in the attack three years ago.
- 05The flags will be returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
- 06Abbott urged private citizens, businesses, and local governments in Texas to also lower their flags during this period.
The order applies to all state buildings and grounds across Texas. Governor Abbott stated that the gesture is intended to honor the memory of the victims and express solidarity with Israel and the Jewish community. He noted that over 1,200 men, women, and children were murdered in the attack three years ago.
The flags will remain at half-staff for the entire day and will be returned to full-staff at sunset on Wednesday. Governor Abbott also called on private citizens, businesses, local governments, and other political entities in Texas to join the observance by lowering their flags.
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