Governor Greg Abbott joined AT&T on Mar. 11 to deliver laptops to graduating seniors at Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District. The event marked a collaboration between AT&T, Compudopt, and the Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first telephone call.
The distribution aims to support students as they prepare for college or enter the workforce. Governor Abbott said, “The reason why we’re here is because 150 seniors have demonstrated that they’re either ready to go to college or ready to go straight into a career. Over the past two years, we’ve invested $7 billion in career and technical education, knowing how important that is for our students, for their future. We are going to be handing out laptops to 150 seniors, seniors who have demonstrated the brand of excellence you are able to achieve here in the state of Texas.”
AT&T South Region President Leslie Ward said, “We are honored to join Governor Abbott today in Los Fresnos to put 150 computers in the hands of local high school students and celebrate 150 years of communications innovation. What began with a single phone call in 1876 has become a way of life – and AT&T has been there every step of the way at the forefront of connecting people and businesses. We cannot predict what the next 150 years will bring, but we do know this: whatever comes next, we’ll be the ones connecting you to it.”
Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation Chair Adan Garcia added, “The Los Fresnos CISD Education Foundation is where dreams meet determination. Our vision is a district where every individual’s aspirations are met with unparalleled support, and today’s laptop distribution is a great example of how we can support local students. We appreciate Governor Abbott, AT&T, and Compudopt for their support of Los Fresno students and for the 150 years of innovation that brings us here today.”
According to the official website, Governor Abbott’s office has contributed to Texas leading the nation in jobs growth and record employment levels since his election in 2014. The office maintains its primary location at Austin’s State Insurance Building and delivers services statewide across Texas according to official information. The governor’s priorities include job creation, economic opportunities, education enhancement, protection of individual liberties, parental empowerment in schooling decisions, and southern border security according to official sources. In recognition of his influence on state policy and leadership efforts, Greg Abbott was listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024 according to official records.
The event was attended by Senator Adam Hinojosa, Representative Janie Lopez, Education Foundation Chair Adan Garcia, AT&T Texas division President Leslie Ward, and AT&T South Texas division Vice President Adrian Quintanilla.
