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Cornyn urges next U.S. leader to firmly back Israel amidst global tensions

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

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

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

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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How many white students were enrolled in Promesa Public Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

White students made up 2.5% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Seminary of the Southwest continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

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?

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 7.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Recent Travis County home sales in week ending Sept. 28

By Austin News | Oct 5, 2024

There were 56 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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University of Texas Elementary Charter School District Education: 40 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Oct 5, 2024

University of Texas Elementary Charter School District had 40 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 40.9% of Trinity Charter School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Oct 4, 2024

White students made up 40.9% of Trinity Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Permit approved for new international bridge in Webb County

By Austin News | Oct 4, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have announced the successful acquisition of a presidential permit for the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge in Webb County, Texas. This development is expected to significantly enhance trade between Texas and Mexico.

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CCC Deputy Director: Attorneys push to increase J&J payout further despite 'tens of thousands of Americans' voting to settle

By Austin News | Oct 3, 2024

Yaël Ossowski, the deputy director for the Consumer Choice Center (CCC), said despite a recent vote among Johnson & Johnson (J&J) litigation plaintiffs showing a large majority wanting to agree to the proposed settlement, some litigation lawyers are still pushing for a longer trial to increase their total payouts.

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There were 206 white students enrolled in The Excel Center (for Adults) School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Oct 3, 2024

The Excel Center (for Adults) School District had 206 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn and Ossoff introduce bill focusing on transparency in hidden foster care

By Austin News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Jon Ossoff have introduced the Foster Care Placement Transparency Act. This legislation aims to require states to measure and publicly report on children who are separated from their parents in informal foster care arrangements, often referred to as "hidden foster care." These arrangements involve placing a child with a caregiver informally without formal state intervention or oversight.

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How many white students were enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

University of Texas University Charter School District had 253 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn-led bill enhancing trade security signed into law

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Tom Carper, James Lankford, and Maggie Hassan have announced that their legislation to enhance the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program has been signed into law. The new law aims to bolster cross-border trade while addressing terrorism concerns.

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Cruz celebrates Lubbock County's highway addition to future Interstate 27

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has announced the designation of a section of the state highway system in Lubbock County as part of Interstate 27. This development officially integrates another portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor into the U.S. Interstate System. The legislation to designate this corridor, stretching from Laredo, Texas, to Raton, New Mexico, as future Interstate 27 was led by Sen. Cruz and became law earlier this year.

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Cruz-Kelly chips reform law aims to boost U.S. semiconductor industry

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced the signing of a bipartisan bill aimed at expediting semiconductor manufacturing plant construction, which he co-authored with Senator Mark Kelly. The legislation, known as the Kelly-Cruz bill, seeks to remove obstacles related to environmental reviews and permits for microchip projects. It is designed to lower compliance costs for chip manufacturers and accelerate construction timelines across Texas and the nation.

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Senator Cornyn backs disaster relief efforts post-Hurricane Helene

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his support for an appropriations package aimed at providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The statement comes in response to a request made by several senators, including Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott, Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine.

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How many white students were enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

White students made up 47.1% of University of Texas at Austin High School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Senator Cruz responds to Iranian missile attack on Israel

By Austin News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement in response to a recent ballistic missile attack on Israel by Iran. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cruz labeled the event as an "act of war" and held Iran accountable for the subsequent consequences.