Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered on Wednesday that U.S. and Texas flags be flown at half-staff at all state government buildings, in accordance with President Donald Trump's proclamation recognizing the victims of the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in Minneapolis .

"Today's attack at a Catholic school in Minnesota is horrific and heartbreaking," said Abbott. "Cecilia and I are lifting up in prayer the families who lost innocent children, those injured, and the entire community as they face this tragedy. Texas is honoring President Trump's request to lower flags in mourning for the lives senselessly taken and for all injured."

The president's order says the U.S. flag will be flown at half-staff at the White House, all public buildings and grounds, military posts, naval stations a

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