Navasota named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott
The City of Navasota has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced today. This designation comes after Navasota completed a multi-step certification process, becoming part of a program that aims to boost economic development and job creation through music in Texas cities.
Texas strengthens border security through arrests and technology
Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is actively working to secure the border, focusing on stopping drug, weapon, and human smuggling into Texas. The multi-agency effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has resulted in over 521,100 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 47,400 criminal arrests since its inception. This includes over 41,000 felony charges.
- Texas DPS names training center after retiring director Steven McCraw
- Abbott announces $1.1M grant boost for Bexar County veteran courts
- Texas' 'One Pill Kills' campaign exceeds expectations with over 1.5 billion impressions
- Blackwell School recognized as national historic site during Hispanic Heritage Month
- Texas senators urge revival of NADBank's Water Infrastructure Fund
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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.
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Senator Cruz questions Hormel-Wuhan collaboration amid national security concerns
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for transparency regarding the Hormel Institute's collaboration with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the financial support it has received from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The WIV is suspected to be the origin of COVID-19 and is linked to China's People’s Liberation Army.
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St. Edward's University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections
St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.
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Senator Cruz supports Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel, marking one year since what he describes as "the worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust." The Texas senator emphasized his support for Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas.
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Lawmakers urge NADBank board to restore critical water infrastructure program
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with Senator Ted Cruz and Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Tony Gonzales, Veronica Escobar, and Henry Cuellar, have collectively addressed a letter to the North American Development Bank (NADBank). The correspondence emphasizes the urgent need for the re-establishment of NADBank’s Water Infrastructure Fund. The lawmakers urge the board to act swiftly in reinstating this program to enhance water security for communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Cornyn urges next U.S. leader to firmly back Israel amidst global tensions
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has penned an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News, emphasizing the importance of strong U.S. support for Israel in the face of global terrorism. This piece comes as a reflection on the one-year anniversary of what he describes as "Hamas' unprovoked attack" on Israel.
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Analysis: Texas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Austin News shows that Texas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
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Seminary of the Southwest continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections
Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.
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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7?
These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.