The Governor of Texas shared some sad news Wednesday evening.
The Governor of Texas shared some sad news on Wednesday evening. The news pertains to the Abbott family dog, Pancake, who is referred to as the 'First Puppy of Texas'.
It has been announced that Pancake has died.
Further details about this announcement are available from KXAN, the local news source in West Lake Hills, TX.
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