Texas experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024
As of September 2024, Texas experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.
New direct flight connects San Antonio with Washington D.C., enhancing regional growth
Today, the Department of Transportation announced its intent to award a new nonstop flight route between San Antonio International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This decision comes after the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, co-authored by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz, was signed into law. The act allocated five new round-trip flights between Reagan National and beyond-perimeter locations.
Senators file amicus brief against highway emissions rule
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Kevin Cramer, and Shelley Moore Capito have submitted a bicameral amicus brief challenging the Biden-Harris administration's greenhouse gas emissions rule on highways. This move follows the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to vacate the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) rule requiring states to measure highway emissions.
- Cornyn supports new American Airlines route from San Antonio to Washington D.C
- Cruz and colleagues introduce bill against Biden-Harris immigration policy
- Navasota named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
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- Texas strengthens border security through arrests and technology
Texas DPS names training center after retiring director Steven McCraw
Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was honored at his final Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting before retirement. The meeting, held at DPS headquarters in Austin, saw the PSC adopt a resolution to name the department’s new training facility as the Steven C. McCraw Law Enforcement Academy and Training Center.
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Washington County Districts in 2022-23 School Year: White students were the most represented ethnicity
White was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Washington County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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Abbott announces $1.1M grant boost for Bexar County veteran courts
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in grants to support veterans involved in the justice system in Bexar County, Texas. The funding, provided through the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA), was awarded to the Bexar County Commissioners Court and Bexar County Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court. This initiative is part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.
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Texas' 'One Pill Kills' campaign exceeds expectations with over 1.5 billion impressions
Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas' "One Pill Kills" multimedia campaign has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since its launch in September 2023. This figure nearly doubles the initial projections for the campaign, which utilizes a variety of media platforms including social media, podcasts, digital displays, and billboards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to continue this initiative through August 2025.
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Blackwell School recognized as national historic site during Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote an op-ed for the El Paso Times celebrating the designation of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as a national park. This recognition was achieved through his Blackwell School National Historic Site Act.
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Comal County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?
White was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Comal County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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Texas senators urge revival of NADBank's Water Infrastructure Fund
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, along with other Texas delegation members, have reached out to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) to advocate for the revival of its Water Infrastructure Fund. This initiative aims to support border communities grappling with water shortages.
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2022-23 School Year in Travis County Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?
Hispanic was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Travis County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.
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Bipartisan resolution honors WWII female volunteers in U.S. Navy
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Marsha Blackburn, has introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the women who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II through the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) program.
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Cruz-led investigation scrutinizes NSF's allocation of funds under Biden-Harris administration
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has released an investigative report examining how the National Science Foundation (NSF) allocates taxpayer funds intended for scientific research. The report indicates that more than a quarter of NSF spending is directed towards what it describes as left-wing ideological initiatives presented as "academic research." It highlights concerns about the radicalization within the scientific community and on American campuses, citing recent incidents of campus antisemitism.
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Texas sends aid for hurricanes impacting Florida and Tennessee
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance with Hurricane Helene.