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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2023

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2023

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

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Week ending Dec. 9: Williamson County home sales

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2023

There were 44 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales during week ending Dec. 9 in Travis County

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2023

There were 61 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Dec. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Governor Abbott, First Lady Abbott Honor Veterans At Wreaths Across America Ceremony

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott and First Lady Cecilia Abbott paid tribute to Texas veterans at the Wreaths Across America wreath-laying ceremony at the Texas State Cemetery in Austin. The event, held as part of the annual National Wreaths Across America Day, marked the fifth consecutive year that Governor Abbott has participated in the ceremony.During the ceremony, Governor Abbott expressed his gratitude and admiration for the men and women who have served in the armed forces, saying, "Today, we gather to honor those who served our country to ensure the freedoms we enjoy each and...

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Austin City Council Passes HOME Code Amendments – Phase 1

By Austin News Report | Dec 16, 2023

On December 7, the Austin City Council passed new code amendments for the first phase of the “Home Options for Middle-Income Empowerment” Initiative.

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Travis County home valuation prices rose in November 2023 compared to the same period in 2022

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $10,142 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 6.2%.

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Governor Abbott Appoints Five To Texas Board Of Architectural Examiners

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments and reappointments to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners. Eva Read-Warden, Rosa Salazar, and Joyce Smith have been appointed, while Michael A. Ebbeler, Jr. and Justin Hiles have been newly appointed. The terms for the appointments will expire on January 31, 2029, and January 31, 2027, respectively.The Texas Board of Architectural Examiners is responsible for overseeing the examination, registration, and professional regulation of architects, interior designers, and landscape architects. The board plays a crucial role in...

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Downtown Austin Community Court Selected as Criminal Justice Mental Health Learning Site

By Austin News Report | Dec 15, 2023

This new Program offers free training, resources, and support to communities wanting to improve outcomes for people with behavioral health needs.

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Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Soars to New Heights with Prestigious Award

By Austin News Report | Dec 14, 2023

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has just been named Medium-Sized Airport of the Year by CAPA - Centre for Aviation, one of the world's most trusted sources of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and host of the Global Aviation Awards for Excellence.

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Cornyn, Hassan, Tillis, Bennet Introduce Bill to Ensure Veterans’ Access to Quality Mental Health Care

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Maggie Hassan, Thom Tillis, and Michael Bennet have introduced the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act. This bill aims to ensure that veterans have access to high-quality mental and addiction health care. It would require an independent organization outside of the government to conduct a study assessing the quality of care veterans receive for mental and addiction health treatment.Sen. Cornyn emphasized the importance of providing high-quality care to veterans, stating, "The brave men and women who served our nation...

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Governor Abbott Celebrates More Reliable Power Added To Texas Grid

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the addition of more reliable power to the Texas grid at the announcement of Calpine Corporation's Freestone County Energy Center expansion project in Houston. The expansion project is expected to bring 425 megawatts of new, dispatchable generation to the Texas electrical grid, along with over 300 new jobs to Freestone County. This addition of dispatchable megawatts is part of a larger plan to add 7,000 megawatts of dispatchable generation in 2024.In his remarks, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of providing sufficient electrical...

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Governor Abbott Appoints Four To Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott has made four new appointments to the Texas State Board of Social Worker Examiners. The board is responsible for regulating the practice of social work in Texas. The appointees are Korina Delapeña, Ryan Dollinger, Quida Pryor, and Lea Ann Tatum.Korina Delapeña, from Jonestown, has been appointed for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. She is the executive director of Live Like Cati, a nonprofit organization that promotes drowning prevention among young Texans. Delapeña is also involved in various organizations such as Safe Kids Austin, the...

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Governor Abbott Appoints Cohen To State Commission On Judicial Conduct

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Derek Cohen, Ph.D. to the State Commission on Judicial Conduct for a term set to expire on November 19, 2029. The Commission regulates the conduct of the state judiciary, including the power to recommend for retirement, censure, suspension, or removal of a judge from office.Derek Cohen, Ph.D. of Austin is the vice president of policy for the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Previously, he served as an adjunct professor and research associate at the University of Cincinnati. He is a youth rugby assistant coach for the Austin Huns Rugby...

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Governor Abbott Announces Film Friendly Texas Designation For Atlanta

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the City of Atlanta, Texas, has been designated as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Film Commission. This designation means that Atlanta has completed the training and certification process and is now prepared to support and accommodate on-location filming activity in their community.Governor Abbott congratulated the City of Atlanta on earning this recognition, stating, "Texas is brimming with promise, and I look forward to continuing to work alongside all of our communities to ensure they have the knowledge...

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DeSoto High School standouts Amina Muhammad and Tionna Herron’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, December 13

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Tucson, Arizona.

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Flower Mound High School standout Abbie Boutilier’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Wednesday, December 13

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Tucson, Arizona.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Dallas Christian School standout Taylor Jones’ college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Tucson, Arizona.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Moore High School standout Aaliyah Moore’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Tucson, Arizona.

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On Wednesday, December 13, Evit - Mesquite High School standout Shaylee Gonzales competed in NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2023

The Texas Longhorns won 88-75 in their NCAA D1 game against the Arizona Wildcats on Wednesday, December 13.