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Report: 34.4% of the 32 students at Cedars Academy Next Generation High School at Highland not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

Of the 32 students at Cedars Academy Next Generation High School at Highland in Austin, 11 (34.4%) 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).

Cornyn Rips Schumer on Government Funding Failures, Defense Implications

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Senate Majority Leader Schumer for the repeated failures in passing appropriations bills in a timely manner. In his remarks on the Senate floor, Cornyn highlighted the negative impact of Schumer's broken government funding process on national security.Cornyn expressed concern about the dangerous habit of circumventing the normal processes for funding the government, stating, "Congress has developed a dangerous habit of circumventing the normal processes for funding the government."He emphasized that while stopgap bills may...

Senator John Cornyn Meets with Beaumont Mayor to Discuss Revitalization Plans

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas recently held a meeting with Beaumont Mayor Roy West to discuss the city's plans for the revitalization of Beaumont Riverfront Park. The meeting, which took place on January 17, 2024, aimed to explore potential opportunities for collaboration on federal grants for the city.Mayor Roy West expressed his gratitude for Senator Cornyn's interest in the revitalization efforts, stating, "We are thrilled to have Senator Cornyn's support and commitment to helping Beaumont recover from the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey."The meeting...

Sens. Cruz, Peters Introduce SHARE IT Act to Require Government Agencies to Share Code

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Gary Peters (D-Mich.) have introduced bipartisan legislation called the Source Code Harmonization And Reuse in Information Technology (SHARE IT) Act. This act aims to require government agencies to share custom-developed source code with each other, in order to avoid duplicative government contracts for software development.According to Sen. Cruz, federal agencies spend billions of dollars each year on software that may be...

Senator John Cornyn Meets with Plano Mayor to Discuss City's Development Projects and Transportation Infrastructure

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) held a meeting with Plano Mayor John Muns to discuss the city's development projects and the pressing need to improve transportation infrastructure in the Metroplex. The meeting took place on January 17, 2024, in Washington.During the meeting, Senator Cornyn emphasized the importance of addressing the transportation challenges brought about by the rapid growth in the region. He stated, "As the Metroplex continues to grow, it is crucial that we prioritize the improvement of transportation infrastructure to accommodate the increasing demands...

EOC Update: City Shifts to Winter Weather Recovery

By Austin News Report | Jan 17, 2024

While the worst weather from Winter Storm Heather seems to have passed, the danger of below-freezing temperatures continues to affect Austinites. Please continue to protect the four Ps: People, Pets, Pipes, and Plants and remembering to check on your neighbors. The National Weather Service’s Hard Freeze Warning and Wind Chill Advisory expired at 10 a.m. today with another cold front forecasted to hit Friday night. Please continue to take precautions by limiting time outdoors and dressing in layers or staying covered as much as possible.

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Medicaid, CHIP Postpartum Coverage Extension To 12 Months

By Austin News | Jan 17, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) have announced that Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage for postpartum women will be extended from two to 12 months. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Texas' request for this extension.Governor Abbott expressed his pride in signing the bipartisan law that made this extension possible. He stated, "This postpartum extension will help Texas mothers receive high-quality healthcare across our great state." He also thanked the Texas Health...

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Report: 34.4% of the 32 students at Cedars Academy Next Generation High School at Highland not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Cornyn Rips Schumer on Government Funding Failures, Defense Implications

Senator John Cornyn Meets with Beaumont Mayor to Discuss Revitalization Plans

Sens. Cruz, Peters Introduce SHARE IT Act to Require Government Agencies to Share Code

Senator John Cornyn Meets with Plano Mayor to Discuss City's Development Projects and Transportation Infrastructure

EOC Update: City Shifts to Winter Weather Recovery

Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce Medicaid, CHIP Postpartum Coverage Extension To 12 Months

There were 255 white students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2021-22 school year

On Tuesday, January 16, Moore High School standout Aaliyah Moore competed in NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, January 16, former Montverde Academy standout Jordana Codio’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, January 16, former Cedar Park High School standout Gisella Maul’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, January 16, Keller High School standout Sarah Graves competed in NCAA D1 game

Father Lopez Catholic High School standout Khadija Faye’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 16

On Tuesday, January 16, former Westlake Alter standout Shay Holle’s college team won in an NCAA D1 game

Ndjakalenga Mwenentanda, former Washington High School standout, played on Tuesday, January 16 in NCAA D1 game

On Tuesday, January 16, Pearland High School standout DeYona Gaston competed in NCAA D1 game

Cypress Creek High School standout Rori Harmon’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 16

Germantown High School standout Madison Booker’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 16

DeSoto High School standouts Amina Muhammad and Tionna Herron’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 16

Dallas Christian School standout Taylor Jones’ college team won in NCAA D1 game on Tuesday, January 16

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

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