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Governor Abbott Announces 2024 Star Of Texas Nominations

By Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today announced that nominations for the 2024 Star of Texas Awards are now open. The awards honor peace officers, firefighters, emergency medical first responders, and federal law enforcement who were seriously injured or killed in the line of duty. Nominations are due to the Office of the Governor by June 13, 2024."Each year, the Star of Texas Awards recognize the ultimate sacrifices our peace officers, firefighters, and first responders make in service to our state," said Governor Abbott. "These brave men and women answered a higher calling, putting...

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Governor Abbott Issues Severe Weather Disaster Declaration In April 2024

By Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has issued a severe weather disaster declaration in response to the recent severe storms and flooding that have affected several counties in the state. The declaration was officially signed on April 15, 2024, and includes the counties of Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler.Governor Abbott stated, "I do hereby declare a state of disaster in the previously listed counties." He further authorized the use of all available resources of state government and political subdivisions to cope with the ongoing disaster....

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Governor Abbott Issues Disaster Declaration For East Texas Flooding

By Austin News | Apr 16, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott today issued a disaster declaration for seven East Texas counties impacted by severe storms and flooding that began last week and continues to affect homes, businesses, and the agriculture industry throughout those regions. The counties in the Governor’s declaration include: Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson, Newton, Panola, Shelby, and Tyler counties."The State of Texas continues working around-the-clock with local officials to respond to severe storms and flooding and help all impacted Texans begin to rebuild and recover," said Governor Abbott. "I issued a...

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Bexar County Education: 50,088 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Apr 15, 2024

There were 50,088 white students enrolled in Bexar County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn Applauds $6.4B CHIPS Funding Announcement for Samsung in Texas

By Austin News | Apr 15, 2024

April 15, 2024DALLAS – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) expressed his approval following the announcement of a significant funding agreement for Samsung Electronics Co. in Texas. The U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung have agreed to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, a move aimed at revitalizing semiconductor manufacturing in the United States."By investing in leading-edge semiconductor manufacturing, we are helping secure this vulnerable supply chain, boosting our national security and global competitiveness, and creating...

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Sen. Cruz Applauds Major Investment in Texas Semiconductor Industry

By Austin News | Apr 15, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has expressed his support and admiration towards Samsung for securing significant federal funding for their semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Taylor and Austin, Texas. The investment, totaling up to $6.4 billion, is expected to generate over 20,000 jobs in the region.In a statement, Sen. Cruz emphasized the importance of the investment for national security goals and reducing America's reliance on foreign semiconductors. He highlighted the necessity of passing bipartisan permitting reform legislation to ensure projects like Samsung's...

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Senator Cornyn Criticizes President Biden's Response to Iran's Attack on Israel

By Austin News | Apr 15, 2024

WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized President Biden's response to Iran's recent attack on Israel, emphasizing the need for Congress to support Israel. Senator Cornyn highlighted the escalating tensions in the region and the importance of standing by Israel in the face of aggression.Senator Cornyn pointed out that Iran's aggression towards Israel over the weekend was a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. He praised Israel's strong defense, attributing their survival to their robust security measures.While President...

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Analysis: Travis County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By Austin News | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Travis County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Austin News.

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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...