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How many companies in cities across Hays County received FDA citations in Q3?

By Austin News | Oct 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Hays County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Senator Ted Cruz receives recognition for efforts supporting South Texas infrastructure

By Austin News | Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, was recently honored by the city of Laredo. He received the Key to the City for his role in streamlining the presidential permitting process and securing permits for building and expanding four international bridges in South Texas. This includes two bridges located in Laredo.

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Williamson County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 23, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Williamson County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Senator Ted Cruz receives Key to Laredo for securing bridge permits

By Austin News | Oct 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, received recognition from the city of Laredo for his efforts in improving infrastructure in South Texas. He was awarded the Key to the City for his role in facilitating presidential permits necessary for constructing and expanding four international bridges in the region.

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3 companies in cities within Travis County received three inspections in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 22, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Travis County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Senators challenge HHS on new gender identity policy

By Austin News | Oct 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and James Lankford have expressed concerns over new guidance issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding gender identity policies. The senators, along with Jim Risch, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Steve Daines, sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra questioning the implications of the "Gender Identity Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy for Employees and Applicants."

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How many companies in cities in Hays County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By Austin News | Oct 21, 2024

There were two companies in a city associated with Hays County that received two FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21?

By Austin News | Oct 20, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 21.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Oct 19, 2024

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

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Travis County home sales during week ending Oct. 12

By Austin News | Oct 19, 2024

There were 73 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Oct. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Senate passes bill upgrading penalty for smuggling phones into federal prisons

By Austin News | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement following the Senate's approval of the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act. The legislation aims to address the issue of contraband cellphones in federal prisons by elevating the charge for smuggling such devices from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Senators demand answers from Mayorkas on Afghan parolee linked to terror plot

By Austin News | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with several other Republican senators, has addressed a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter seeks clarification on the vetting process of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national who was recently arrested in connection with a plot to commit violence on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day.

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Texas experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Austin News | Oct 16, 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.

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New direct flight connects San Antonio with Washington D.C., enhancing regional growth

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

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.

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Senators file amicus brief against highway emissions rule

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

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.

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Cornyn supports new American Airlines route from San Antonio to Washington D.C

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his approval following the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to establish a direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport. This route will be serviced by American Airlines, which is based in Texas.

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Cruz and colleagues introduce bill against Biden-Harris immigration policy

By Austin News | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, John Cornyn, and Thom Tillis have introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act in an effort to close what they see as a loophole in current immigration law. This move comes in response to actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration, which have allowed illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection or overstayed their visas to receive amnesty.

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Navasota named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott

By Austin News | Oct 13, 2024

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.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Austin News | Oct 13, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Texas strengthens border security through arrests and technology

By Austin News | Oct 12, 2024

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.