The Most Respected National Organization Advocating for Victims of Domestic Violence Adds the Leader of One of the Largest Coalitions in the Country to it’s Board   Austin, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence is pleased to announce Gloria Terry, CEO of (TCFV), has been named to the prestigious national board, the National
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Dallas, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today is pleased to honor and recognize Mayor Mike Rawlings for his outstanding efforts to rally thousands of men to stand up and speak out against domestic violence. Each year, over 100 Texas women lose their lives to domestic violence. October is Domestic Violence Awareness
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Esparza Wins the National Paul H. Chapman Award in Atlanta   Austin, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today joined the Foundation for Improvement of Justice, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia in saluting El Paso District Attorney Jaime Esparza who is receiving a top national award for protecting victims of domestic violence. The
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Austin, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today joined U.S. Senator John Cornyn to support his federal legislation to crack down on the heinous practice of the sale of “murderabilia,“ items such as letters, hair, art work or crime scene DNA that inmates attempt to sell for profit from behind bars. “Murderabilia“
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Houston, TX””July 18-21, 2013”” Baby gifts are coming in from all over the globe for Princess Kate, but here’s one that takes the cake. A Houston gourmet cake chef is creating a life-sized cake statue of Kate holding her royal bundle of joy. “This is the most anticipated birth since Princess Diana had Prince William
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Texas Bar Foundation Awards Grant to TCFV   Austin, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today announced the launch of a new statewide partnership with the Texas Bar Foundation to work with the judiciary across the State to ensure they have the latest information and updates on new laws passed by the
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The Texas House of Representatives approved on Monday by a comfortable margin a bill that will ensure homeowners the right to install drought resistant landscaping. Sponsored by Kirk Watson in the Senate and Dawnna Dukes in the House, SB 198 passed the Senate with no opposition and now goes to the Governor’s desk for his
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Texas Council on Family Violence Praises Senator Jane Nelson for her Leadership   Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) today praises the Texas Legislature for their overwhelming support passing legislation to protect victims of domestic violence. The Texas House and the Texas Senate passed SB 743 by Texas State Senator Jane
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Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the Round Rock Express baseball team teamed up today to get thousands of fans to Strike Out Against Domestic Violence. “We thank the Round Rock Express for hosting the Texas Council on Family Violence,” said Gloria A. Terry, President of the Texas Council on
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Austin, Texas — This week Texans are commemorating National Crime Victims’ Rights Week. Statewide organizations that serve victims of crime will be holding a series of events to raise awareness about crime victim issues. Tree Planting on Capitol Grounds to Honor & Remember Suzanne McDaniel A tree will be planted on the grounds of the
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