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Roger Williams reflects on recent community events and trade policy in shared tweets

By Austin News | Apr 1, 2025

Texas Congressman Roger Williams highlighted significant events and policy stances in recent tweets dated March 30 to April 1, 2025.

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Tilman Fertitta introduced at ambassador nomination hearing by Senator Cornyn

By Austin News | Apr 1, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn introduced Tilman Fertitta, the nominee for U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino, at a nomination hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

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Texas breaks its record in job growth, setting new employment milestones

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Texas leads all states in job growth, as shown by recent employment data from February 2025.

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Texas awards $7.87 million grant to DSM Semichem for facility expansion

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $7.87 million grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund to DSM Semichem LLC.

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Senators propose permanent program to manage feral swine impacts on agriculture

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) have introduced the Feral Swine Eradication Act.

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Operation Lone Star continues battle against drug and immigrant smuggling in Texas

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are collaborating with the Trump Administration to secure the Texas border.

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Governor Abbott reveals investigation into potential discrimination by East Plano Islamic Center

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Workforce Commission has initiated an investigation into the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and related entities.

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Governor Abbott declares disaster as floods hit southern Texas

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

The Governor of Texas, Greg Abbott, has issued a disaster declaration for four counties in the southern part of the state due to ongoing rains and flooding that have impacted homes, businesses, and the agricultural industry.

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Gov. Abbott reappoints Meade, Vaughn to Texas Transportation Commission

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has decided to extend the terms of Alejandro G. “Alex” Meade, III and Robert C. “Robie” Vaughn on the Texas Transportation Commission.

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Commerce Committee leaders criticize Army for withholding ADS-B memo amid investigation

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee leaders have expressed frustration over the Army's continued refusal to cooperate with the committee's investigation into a midair collision on January 29, which resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals.

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Governor Abbott reappoints three to UT System Board of Regents

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Christina Melton Crain, Jodie Lee Jiles, and Kelcy Warren to the University of Texas System Board of Regents.

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Governor Abbott appoints Aliseda to OneStar National Service Commission

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Ernest Aliseda to the OneStar National Service Commission.

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Governor Abbott reappoints three to Texas Military Preparedness Commission

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has reappointed Michael "Mike" Boyd, Garry Bradford, and Todd Fox to the Texas Military Preparedness Commission.

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Texas Music Office to host workshop in Garland for music-friendly community designation

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a collaborative effort by the Texas Music Office (TMO) and Garland Cultural Arts to host a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on April 3.

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Governor Abbott announces investigation into East Plano Islamic Center by state securities board

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Texas State Securities Board is investigating the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC) and associated entities for potential non-compliance with state and federal securities laws, including fraud protections.

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Governor Abbott reappoints Miears to advisory board for oyster industry

By Austin News | Mar 31, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Keith Miears to the Commercial Oyster Mariculture Advisory Board.

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Austin News publication area records 170 H-1B petitions from employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024

By Austin News | Mar 30, 2025

Employers classified under the Educational Services industry based in the Austin News publication area submitted 170 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Travis County home sales in week ending March 22

By Austin News | Mar 29, 2025

There were 69 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending March 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Mar 29, 2025

The following parishes in the Austin News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Chip Roy underscores Austin safety and immigration issues in recent social media posts

By Austin News | Mar 29, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy of Texas addresses public safety and immigration concerns on social media, including recent events in Austin and critiques of immigration policies under the Biden administration.