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Texas inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Austin News | Aug 28, 2024

As of July 2024, Texas experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

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Senator Cruz investigates DHS handling of airport security amid border policy concerns

By Austin News | Aug 28, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has initiated an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) handling of airport security and the vetting of illegal aliens, citing concerns over potential security threats arising from the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies.

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Senator Cornyn criticizes VP Harris' stance on border security

By Austin News | Aug 28, 2024

Yesterday on Fox News’ "Your World with Neil Cavuto," U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his recent visit to the border in McAllen, Texas. He praised a federal judge's ruling in Texas that paused the Biden administration’s “parole in place” program for spouses of U.S. citizens and criticized Vice President Kamala Harris for her stance on border security ahead of the upcoming election.

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Ted Cruz probes NASA & NOAA over alleged climate anxiety promotion among youth

By Austin News | Aug 26, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has initiated an inquiry into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The investigation centers on educational materials that Cruz claims are designed to garner support for the Biden-Harris administration’s environmental policies.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Austin News | Aug 25, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Home sales in Travis County during week ending Aug. 17

By Austin News | Aug 24, 2024

There were 62 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many students were enrolled in University of Texas Elementary Charter School in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, University of Texas Elementary Charter School reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with six fewer students being enrolled.

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GAO report underscores Sen. Cruz’s concerns over broadband spending and phone bill tax

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights rising costs and weak oversight of the Universal Service Fund (USF) by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The findings support concerns raised by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who has called for greater Congressional oversight of the USF.

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Trinity Charter School Education: 320 students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

There were 320 students enrolled in Trinity Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Texas Empowerment Academy welcomed 399 students in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

There were 399 students enrolled in Texas Empowerment Academy in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cruz seeks details from FTC on alleged use of racial stereotypes in enforcement

By Austin News | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has requested information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following a report suggesting that the FTC is suing U.S. companies for millions of dollars using a fringe legal theory of discrimination. This approach allegedly relies on a discredited computer model that stereotypes individuals' race based on their names. The letter also questions why the FTC has not disclosed its use of this methodology to the companies subject to enforcement actions.

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Enrollment at University of Texas University Charter School increased by 4.3% compared to previous school year

By Austin News | Aug 22, 2024

There were 555 students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many students were enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2024

There were 823 students enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senator Cruz supports House introduction of STOP TRANQ Act

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed support for the House introduction of the Strengthening Tracking Of Poisonous Tranq Requiring Analyzed National Quantification (STOP TRANQ) Act by Reps. Vince Fong (R-Calif.-20) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.-7). The legislation was initially introduced in the Senate earlier this year by Sen. Cruz and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.).

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There were 970 students enrolled in Promesa Public Schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 18, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Promesa Public Schools reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 48 fewer students being enrolled.

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Home sales in Travis County in week ending Aug. 10

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

There were 59 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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The Excel Center (for Adults) welcomed 1,060 students in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, The Excel Center (for Adults) reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 137 more students being enrolled.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

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

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There were 1,624 students enrolled in Nyos Charter School in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

There were 1,624 students enrolled in Nyos Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.