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“COVID” mRNA injections still required for students at St. Edward's University

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Report: 60.1% of the 351 students at John B. Connally High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

Of the 351 students at John B. Connally High School in Austin, 211 (60.1%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Senator Cornyn Criticizes Biden Administration for Border Flip-Flop

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has called out the Biden administration for their inconsistent statements regarding the security of the southern border. In a speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn highlighted the contradiction between the administration's longstanding claim that the border is secure and the recent admission by U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas that 85% of illegal border crossers are being released into the U.S.Sen. Cornyn referred to a statement made by the White House Press Secretary last May, in which she...

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Sen. Cruz Joins Bipartisan Effort to Preserve Historic American Battlefields

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has joined forces with Sens. Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) to introduce the American Battlefield Protection Program Enhancement Act. This bill aims to update and improve the American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP) administered by the National Park Service (NPS), with the goal of conserving America's historic battlefields.The ABPP, established in 1996, has been instrumental in preserving over 35,000 acres of land across twenty states. The proposed legislation seeks to enhance this program's...

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Sens. Cruz, Sullivan, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Supporting Taiwan’s Commitment to Democracy

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Dan Sullivan, and Tim Kaine, along with a bipartisan coalition of Senate colleagues, have introduced a resolution in support of Taiwan's commitment to democratic elections and institutions. The resolution comes as Taiwan prepares for its upcoming presidential and legislative elections.In a statement, Sen. Cruz emphasized the importance of standing with Taiwan against the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). He stated, "The Chinese Communist Party is committed to undermining Taiwan's democracy and its democratic institutions. As...

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Report: 81% of the 319 students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

Of the 319 students at Idea Parmer Park College Preparatory in Austin, 259 (81%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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On Tuesday, January 9, former St. Catherine's High School standout Tyrese Hunter’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Roselle Catholic High School standout Ithiel Horton’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 9

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, January 9.

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Northfield Mount Hermon School standout Cole Bott’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 9

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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On Tuesday, January 9, former Mckinney High School standout Alex Anamekwe’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, January 9.

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On Tuesday, January 9, Duncanville High School standout Jackson Prince competed in NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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On Tuesday, January 9, former Hendrickson High School standout Dylan Disu’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Chris Johnson and Dillon Mitchell, former Montverde Academy standouts, played on Tuesday, January 9 in NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, January 9.

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On Tuesday, January 9, Mansfield Timberview High School standout Chendall Weaver competed in NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Jesuit College Prep School standouts Gavin Perryman and Max Abmas’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 9

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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On Tuesday, January 9, former Holly Springs High School standout Kadin Shedrick’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, January 9.

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Westlake High School standouts Brock Cunningham and Preston Clark’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 9

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The Texas Longhorns won 74-73 in their NCAA D1 game against the Cincinnati Bearcats on Tuesday, January 9.

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On Tuesday, January 9, former John Jay High School standout Ze'Rik Onyema’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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On Tuesday, January 9, PSAT Academy standout Devon Pryor competed in NCAA D1 game

By Austin News | Jan 10, 2024

The game took place in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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2020-21 School Year: 60.5% of the 43 students at Premier High School-Austin South Campus not on "college track"

By Austin News | Jan 9, 2024

Of the 43 students at Premier High School-Austin South Campus in Lewisville, 26 (60.5%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Austin News' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).