Abbott to attend Bob's House of Hope opening in Justin
Governor Greg Abbott is set to deliver remarks Wednesday at the grand opening of Bob's House of Hope in Justin, Texas, a new transitional living program for missing and exploited minors. The launch highlights a growing statewide effort to confront child exploitation and human trafficking.
Why it matters: - Bob's House of Hope is designed to serve missing and exploited minors who need safe transitional housing and support. - Ranch Hands Rescue says the program is the first safe house in the country for young men who have survived sex trafficking. - The opening brings together nonprofits, government officials and community leaders focused on child exploitation and human trafficking.
What happened: - Governor Greg Abbott will deliver remarks Wednesday, July 29, at the grand opening and ribbon cutting in Justin, Texas. - First Lady Cecilia Abbott will join Abbott at the event. - The event is scheduled at Bob's House of Hope, 9611 Bill Cook Road, Justin, TX 76247. - Media setup begins at 11:30 AM. - Tours and b-roll access begin at 12:00 PM. - Remarks are scheduled for 12:50 PM.
The details: - Bob's House of Hope is a program of Ranch Hands Rescue. - The event includes property tours, a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony, and remarks from dignitaries. - Speakers and attendees include Bob Williams, founder and CEO of Ranch Hands Rescue and Bob's House of Hope. - Other participants include Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson, U.S. Congressman Brandon Gill, Texas Sen. Tan Parker, Texas Rep. Mitch Little, Denton County Judge Andy Eads, Denton County Sheriff Tracy Murphree, Landon Dickeson, chief operating officer of Bob's House of Hope, and Nesa Grider, chief executive officer of Journey to Dream. - Media contact for the event is Harrison Lacy, office manager, at 630-842-1532 or harrison@ranchhandsrescue.org.
Between the lines: - The guest list signals broad political and community backing for services aimed at trafficking survivors. - Positioning the program as a safe house for young men points to a service gap that advocates say is often overlooked. - The event also serves as a public marker for Texas efforts to respond to child exploitation with local and statewide partners.
What's next: - Abbott's remarks and the ribbon cutting are set to formalize the opening of the program. - The facility is expected to begin operating as a hub for survivor support and cross-sector coordination. - The event may draw more attention to Texas-based responses to trafficking and exploitation.**
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