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Travis County home valuations fell in Q1

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Travis County fell by $501, while total sales increased by 12.7%.

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Operation Lone Star Arrests Violent Criminals, Human Smugglers

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard have been making significant strides in securing the border and cracking down on criminal activities. Since the inception of Operation Lone Star, the collaborative effort has resulted in the apprehension of over 507,200 illegal immigrants and more than 41,500 criminal arrests, with over 36,900 felony charges. Additionally, Texas law enforcement has seized a substantial amount of fentanyl, with over 471 million lethal doses confiscated during border missions.The operation has...

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DPS Recovers 23 Illegal Immigrants Smuggled Inside Flatbed Trailer

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

LAREDO – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) today recovered 23 illegal immigrants concealed inside a flatbed trailer during an Operation Lone Star traffic stop in La Salle County.On April 12, 2024, just after 9:00 A.M., the driver of a white-truck tractor towing a flatbed trailer on Interstate Highway 35 failed to stop for a DPS commercial vehicle safety inspection. After a short pursuit, the driver stopped one mile north of the La Salle County Rest Area and fled the vehicle on foot. DPS Troopers and law enforcement agency partners then discovered 23 illegal...

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Governor Abbott Advocates For Adoption With His Family’s Story At CHOSEN Conference In Plano

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

Governor Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at the CHOSEN Conference in Plano, advocating for adoption and foster care resources in Texas. Sharing his personal experience, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of adoption, stating, "When I think about all of the decisions I have made as Governor, Attorney General, and in other roles I've had in my life, without a doubt, the best decision I have ever made was to adopt a child."Reflecting on his decision to adopt a child, Governor Abbott expressed his unwavering commitment to parenthood, saying, "To every...

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Williamson County home sales during week ending April 6

By Austin News | Apr 13, 2024

There were 76 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Weekly recap of Travis County home sales during week ending April 6

By Austin News | Apr 13, 2024

There were 98 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Sen. Cruz Condemns Iran Attack on Israel

By Austin News | Apr 13, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has strongly condemned Iran's recent escalation of attacks on Israel. In a statement issued after Iran launched munitions from its territory, Sen. Cruz highlighted the ongoing aggression faced by Israel from various fronts."Iran has encircled Israel and has been attacking our Israeli allies from almost every front for months," Sen. Cruz stated. He pointed out that Iran's attacks have originated from multiple locations, including Syria, Iraq, Yemen, the West Bank, Lebanon, and Gaza. The...

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Sen. Cruz Praises Japanese PM Kishida’s Speech Highlighting Importance of U.S.-Japan Alliance

By Austin News | Apr 12, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) commended Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's recent address to a joint session of Congress where he emphasized the strategic significance of the U.S.-Japan alliance. Sen. Cruz highlighted the importance of the alliance, stating, “The U.S.-Japan alliance is the cornerstone of U.S. security interests in the Indo-Pacific." He further emphasized the critical role of Japan's friendship and alliance in advancing global interests, countering threats from China and North Korea, and maintaining peace and security in the Pacific region and beyond....

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Cornyn Urges Mexico to Fulfill Water Treaty Obligations in Call with Secretary Blinken

By Austin News | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas expressed his concerns about Mexico's delayed water deliveries during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Senator Cornyn emphasized the importance of Mexico fulfilling its obligations under the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande.Senator Cornyn stated, “Now in the fourth year of a five-year cycle, Mexico continues to fall further and further behind in fulfilling its obligations and releasing the water it owes to the Amistad and Falcon reservoirs, and...

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Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Demand Schumer Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Austin News | Apr 11, 2024

April 11, 2024WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 42 of his Senate GOP colleagues have called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to hold a trial to consider the impeachment of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.Senator Cornyn, along with his colleagues, expressed their concerns about the situation at the southern border, stating, "Our brave men and women at Customs and Border Protection have worked tirelessly to make our nation safer, yet with 7.5 million encounters since President Biden took office, our southern border...

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Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief Against Funding TikTok on School Buses

By Austin News | Apr 11, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz has taken a stand against the Biden administration's decision to expand the Federal Communication Commission's E-Rate program to fund Wi-Fi on school buses. Cruz led his colleagues in filing an amicus brief opposing the move, which aimed to subsidize children's access to social media sites like TikTok and Instagram during bus rides to and from school.Cruz expressed his concerns, stating, "Addictive and distracting social media apps are wreaking havoc on our kids." He emphasized the dangers of unsupervised access to...

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Cornyn Blasts Dems’ Judicial Intimidation Campaign

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

Washington, April 10, 2024 - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Democrats for their alleged intimidation campaign against the federal judiciary during a recent session on the Senate floor. Cornyn specifically highlighted the resistance shown by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas against pressures to change case assignments.In his address, Senator Cornyn commended Chief Judge Godbey and the judges of the Northern District of Texas for standing firm against what he described as political pressure. He emphasized the importance of upholding the...

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Senate Democrats Block Sen. Cruz Effort to Establish Committee to Hold Mayorkas Impeachment Trial

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized Senate Democrats for their refusal to proceed with an impeachment trial for U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. Sen. Cruz, speaking on the Senate floor, expressed his disapproval of skipping the required impeachment trial process.During his speech, Sen. Cruz emphasized his concerns about Mayorkas's approach to his role, stating, “It’s not because he’s bad at his job, unfortunately Alejandro Mayorkas is very good at his job. However, he doesn’t view his job as securing the border [or] protecting our homeland...

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In Rebuilding Baltimore’s Key Bridge, Cruz Calls for Congress to Act to Stop Bureaucratic Dithering

By Austin News | Apr 10, 2024

Senator Ted Cruz of Texas urged for swift action in rebuilding the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing. Cruz emphasized the need to avoid bureaucratic delays and swiftly address the collapse of the bridge.Cruz commended Chairwoman Homendy for her work at the National Transportation Safety Board, highlighting her dedication to transportation safety regardless of political considerations. He expressed his condolences for the workers who lost their lives in the bridge collapse and stressed the importance of federal assistance in...

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Governor Abbott Announces Kilgore Hosts Music Friendly Texas Community Workshop

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Texas Music Office (TMO) and the City of Kilgore, Kilgore Main Street, and Visit Kilgore will be co-hosting a Music Friendly Texas Community workshop on Tuesday, April 16. In a statement, Governor Abbott emphasized the importance of music to Texas, stating, "Music is key to the Texas brand and to our local economies."Chip Adams, TMO Community Relations and Outreach Specialist, will be present at the workshop to explain the Music Friendly Texas Community designation and its benefits. Governor Abbott expressed gratitude towards...

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Sen. Cruz Helps Secure Major Victory for Texas Energy Industry

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has played a pivotal role in securing a major victory for Texas's energy industry. This success comes after Houston-based Enterprise Products’ Sea Port Oil Terminal (SPOT) received a Deepwater Port License from the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD), following Sen. Cruz's investigation into the delays in licensing decisions for deepwater ports.Sen. Cruz's proactive approach in requesting timelines for pending deepwater port licenses and demanding updates on the applications'...

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Senators Cruz and Lee Argue for Impeachment Trial in Op-Ed

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) have voiced their concerns in an op-ed published in the Wall Street Journal regarding the impeachment proceedings for Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The Senators argue that efforts by Senate Democrats to end the proceedings without a trial are unconstitutional and a violation of Senate rules.In their op-ed, the Senators emphasized the importance of following constitutional processes, stating, “The Constitution, Senate rules and precedent are clear: The Senate has an obligation to vote...

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Cornyn: Biden Has No Plan to Reduce Inflation

By Austin News | Apr 9, 2024

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized President Biden's economic policies, stating that the administration has no plan to address inflation. Cornyn highlighted the financial strain faced by American families due to rising inflation and excessive government spending."People who once lived comfortably are now living paycheck to paycheck," Cornyn remarked, emphasizing the economic challenges many Americans are currently facing. He pointed out that "The average household in Texas is spending $1,000 a month more today than they did in January of 2021 when...