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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Week ending Jan. 13: Williamson County home sales

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

There were 40 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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There were 37 white students enrolled in University of Texas Elementary Charter School District in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

University of Texas Elementary Charter School District had 37 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Travis County home sales during week ending Jan. 13

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

There were 80 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2020-21 School Year: 29.4% of the 17 students at Harmony School of Endeavor Austin not on "college track"

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

Of the 17 students at Harmony School of Endeavor Austin in Austin, five (29.4%) 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).

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

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

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Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 14.4% of Nyos Charter School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 20, 2024

African American students made up 14.4% of Nyos Charter School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Trinity Charter School District Education: 167 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Trinity Charter School District had 167 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Governor Abbott Appoints And Names Gleeson Chair Of Public Utility Commission Of Texas

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Thomas Gleeson as the Chair of the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC). Gleeson, who has been with the PUC for over 15 years, will serve a term that expires on September 1, 2029. The PUC is responsible for regulating the state's electric, water, wastewater, and telecommunications utility industries, as well as resolving consumer complaints.In a statement, Governor Abbott praised Gleeson's experience and expertise: "Thomas Gleeson’s longtime service at PUC and wealth of knowledge make him the ideal choice for Chair of the Commission....

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Cornyn, Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Inquiry into VA Community Care Wait Times

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn and seven of his Senate colleagues have sent a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, urging them to fully implement the U.S. Government Accountability Office's (GAO) recommendations to improve timeliness and efficiency within the VA's community care program. The letter expresses concern over the ongoing failure to make consistent improvements to community care wait times and emphasizes the need for timely, quality care for veterans.The letter, led by Senators Jon Ossoff and Rick Scott, was also signed by Senators Raphael...

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Texas Grows Jobs Faster Than Nation, Smashing Historic Highs

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that Texas has continued to outpace the nation in annual job growth, as evidenced by the release of December employment data. The state has also achieved new historic highs in terms of total jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force."Texas continues to grow jobs faster than the nation and smash record highs month after month," said Governor Abbott. "As a result, more Texans are working than ever before. Texas stands as a model for the nation, offering the freedom and tools for both job creators and job...

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Cruz, Brown Introduce New Legislation to Bolster U.S. Transformer Supply Chains and Protect American Energy Independence

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Yesterday, Senators Ted Cruz and Sherrod Brown introduced new legislation called The Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act of 2024. The bill aims to strengthen the U.S. transformer supply chain and protect American energy independence by setting new energy efficiency standards for distribution transformers.The proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) in January 2023 could potentially exacerbate existing supply chain challenges for distribution transformers and create a shortage of related components. The rule would require a shift...

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Cornyn, Gillibrand Bill to Help Ensure Justice for Lockerbie Bombing Victims’ Families Heads to President’s Desk

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Legislation has been passed to give surviving relatives of the victims of the Lockerbie bombing remote access to court proceedings. The Meaningful Access to Court Proceedings for Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 Act, introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Kirsten Gillibrand, aims to provide transparency and answers to the families affected by the tragic event that occurred in 1988.Senator Cornyn expressed his hope that the bill will bring justice to the families who have been waiting for over three decades. He stated, "This legislation would allow the victims' families...

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Senator Cruz Leads Bicameral Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Former President Donald Trump’s Appeal of Colorado Ballot Disqualification

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Jan 19, 2024U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with House Majority Leader Steve Scalise and 135 other Members of Congress, has filed a Supreme Court amicus brief in support of former President Donald Trump's appeal of his disqualification from the Colorado ballot. The brief argues that the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from the ballot infringes upon the prerogatives of members of Congress and undermines the democratic process.In the case of Trump v. Anderson, the U.S. Supreme Court is considering whether Trump should remain on the ballot in Colorado,...

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Texas Empowerment Academy School District Education: 356 African American students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

African American students made up 86.2% of Texas Empowerment Academy School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Senator Cornyn Meets with Fort Worth Mayor to Discuss Border Policies and Fentanyl Crisis

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recently held a meeting with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to address concerns regarding the Biden administration's border policies and the ongoing fentanyl crisis. The meeting took place following Sen. Cornyn's participation in the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo alongside Mayor Parker.During the discussion, Sen. Cornyn emphasized the need for changes to the current border policies implemented by the Biden administration. He expressed his concerns about the increasing number of illegal border crossings and the impact it has on the...

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Travis County home prices fall in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Travis County fell by $4,119 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 10.6%.

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Sen. Cruz Applauds as White House Backtracks on Nomination of Two Unqualified Judicial Nominees

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The White House has backtracked on the nominations of two judicial candidates, Spokane County Superior Court Judge Charnelle Bjelkengren and San Diego Superior Court Judge Marian Gaston, after facing criticism from U.S. Senator Ted Cruz. Senator Cruz applauded the decision, stating that both nominees lacked the necessary legal experience and judgment to serve on the federal district court bench.In a statement, Senator Cruz expressed his concerns about the qualifications of the nominees, saying, "Since Judges Bjelkengren and Gaston were nominated to the...

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Austin Achieve High School: 31% of the 84 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

Of the 84 students at Austin Achieve High School in Austin, 26 (31%) 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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Sen. Cruz Files Supreme Court Amicus Brief and Criticizes Biden Administration's Immigration Policies

By Austin News | Jan 19, 2024

This week, Senator Ted Cruz took a stand against what he calls the "radical left" and the Biden administration's immigration policies. In a press release, Cruz announced that he led 177 of his colleagues in Congress in filing a bicameral Supreme Court amicus brief in the case Donald J. Trump v. Norma Anderson, et al. The brief seeks to reverse the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in Colorado, which Cruz believes wrongfully bypassed Congress's role in administering Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.Speaking about the case, Cruz stated,...