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News from October 2023

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Cornyn Calls on Biden to Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2023

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and a group of 19 Republican colleagues have called on President Biden and the U.S. State Department to freeze the transfer of $6 billion in Iranian funds. In a letter, the senators urged the administration to rescind the waivers that allowed these funds to be converted and moved to more accessible bank accounts, and to work with Qatar to freeze the accounts containing these funds.The senators expressed concern about Iran's role as the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism and its collaboration with Hamas in planning attacks on Israel....

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Governor Abbott Announces Over $310,000 Career Training Grant To Uvalde CISD

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that a Jobs and Education for Texans (JET) grant of over $310,000 has been awarded to the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). The grant will support career and technical education (CTE) training programs in the district, specifically in the field of welding.The JET grant will enable the Uvalde CISD to purchase and install equipment necessary for training students as welders. The initial phase will focus on training 100 students in partnership with Southwest Texas Junior College....

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Governor Abbott Asserts Enduring Support Of Israel At Solidarity Gathering In Austin

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott expressed Texas' unwavering support for the State of Israel and the Jewish people during a solidarity gathering at the Congregation Agudas Achim in Austin. The event was organized in response to the recent acts of war committed against Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas. Governor Abbott strongly condemned the violence and reaffirmed Texas' commitment to Israel's right to defend itself."Innocent children at a music festival were gunned down. Seniors were slaughtered and kidnapped. Americans are among the lives lost in the deadly attack that has...

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Sen. Ted Cruz Calls for Strong U.S. Support as Israel Launches Counteroffensive Against Iran-Controlled Hamas

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, is urging the United States to provide unwavering support to Israel as it launches a counteroffensive against Hamas and other Iran-controlled terrorists in the Gaza Strip.Speaking on the matter, Sen. Cruz emphasized, "On Saturday the world witnessed the largest mass murder of Jews on any day since the Holocaust. Iran-controlled Hamas terrorists used Nazi tactics in pursuit of Nazi ends: house-to-house murders of entire families,...

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Austin County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2023

Sealy ISD stood out in Austin County with 2,827 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency report.

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2023 Zilker Holiday Tree Youth Art Contest

By Austin News Report | Oct 10, 2023

The Parks and Recreation Department invites young artists between the ages of 5 and 10 years old to create and enter an original drawing of the Zilker Holiday Tree for the Annual Zilker Holiday Tree Art Contest. Each year, young artists from the Austin area compete to win a special honor. The top three selected artwork winners from each age category, Junior and Senior, will be publicly recognized and the winners will help light the Zilker Holiday Tree!

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Pax­ton Defeats Google’s Efforts to Avoid Trans­fer of Land­mark Antitrust Case Back to Texas

By Austin News Report | Oct 10, 2023

In a key victory for the state, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated an effort by Google to stop the return to Texas of a critical antitrust case targeting the company’s digital advertising monopoly.

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Analysis: Williamson County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q3 2023

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2023

Property owners in Williamson County paid 3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Austin News.

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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Stands with Israel as Iran-Controlled Hamas Launches War

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, expressed his solidarity with Israel following an aggressive act of war by Iran-controlled Hamas terrorists.In a statement released this morning, Senator Cruz stated, "Iran-controlled Hamas terrorists launched a literal war against Israel last night. Our Israeli allies will now do what they must to defend themselves and I stand with them as they confront this violence and these atrocities."Senator Cruz emphasized the importance of...

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How many students were enrolled in Kerr County Kerrville ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2023

Kerrville ISD stood out in Kerr County with 4,814 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency report.

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Travis County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2023

Property owners in Travis County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.9 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Austin News.

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Median home valuation prices in Travis County rose to $387,204 in Q3 2023

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Travis County rose by $12,008, while total sales increased by 9.3%.

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How many students were enrolled in Caldwell County Lockhart ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2023

For the 2021-22 school year, Lockhart ISD registered the biggest enrollment among Caldwell County school districts.

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Weekly recap of Williamson County home sales during week ending Oct. 7

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2023

There were 50 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Sen. Ted Cruz: Biden Administration's Border Policy is a Disaster

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2023

DALLAS, Texas – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized the Biden administration's border policies, calling them a "disaster" during an appearance on Fox & Friends this morning. Sen. Cruz expressed doubt about the administration's commitment to addressing the border crisis, stating, "I don't believe a word of it. I think [the Democrats] are trying to pretend they give a damn."Sen. Cruz pointed to the impact of illegal immigration on blue states like New York and emphasized the devastating consequences for Texas and other border states. He...

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2023

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

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How many students were enrolled in McLennan County Waco ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2023

For the 2021-22 school year, Waco ISD registered the biggest enrollment among McLennan County school districts.

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Home sales during week ending Sept. 30 in Travis County

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2023

There were 81 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Senators Call on National Archives to Address Backlog of Veterans’ Service Record Requests

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with a bipartisan group of senators, has sent a letter to the United States National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) urging action to address the backlog of veterans' service record requests. The senators are seeking answers on the delays in processing these requests, as timely access to military service records is crucial for veterans to receive the benefits they deserve.The letter, signed by Sen. Cruz and co-signed by Sens. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.), and seventeen additional Senate...

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Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Resolution to Designate National Energy Appreciation Day

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2023

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has teamed up with Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) to introduce a resolution that aims to recognize and appreciate the hard work of the men and women who power the United States. The resolution seeks to designate October 4, 2023, as National Energy Appreciation Day.Sen. Cruz emphasized the significance of the energy sector and its workers, stating, “Millions of men and women across the Lone Star State and nation work tirelessly every day to provide our country with abundant and reliable energy. I am...