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Senator Cornyn criticizes Vice President Harris' performance as Border Czar

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor to critique Vice President Kamala Harris' performance as Border Czar. He attributed the administration's border policies to her leadership, resulting in increased illegal crossings and humanitarian issues.

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Cruz introduces TRACE Act to increase transparency on foreign funding in schools

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act today, aiming to enhance transparency for parents regarding foreign funding influences in schools. This legislation complements Rep. Aaron Bean’s (R-Fla.-4) bill passed by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Governor Abbott announces expanded automatic SNAP benefit replacements

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend and Washington counties. With this federal approval, SNAP recipients in 20 counties are now eligible for automatic SNAP replacement benefits.

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Weekly recap of Travis County home sales during week ending July 20

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

There were 58 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending July 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cruz condemns Hezbollah attack on Israel, criticizes Biden-Harris response

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement condemning a recent attack on Israel by Hezbollah and criticized the Biden-Harris administration's response.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jul 27, 2024

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

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Senator Cruz and DA Ogg advocate for changes in ICE policies following tragic murder

By Austin News | Jul 27, 2024

In an op-ed published in the Houston Chronicle, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg urged leaders to set aside partisan differences and collaborate on practical solutions to protect children from predators who enter the country illegally. The article highlights Sen. Cruz's recent introduction of the Justice for Jocelyn Act with Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22), aimed at improving the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.

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Senator Cruz criticizes VP Harris's handling of border security

By Austin News | Jul 27, 2024

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Senators urge heightened security over potential threats at U.S.-Canada border

By Austin News | Jul 26, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) have sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, urging increased precautions along the U.S.-Canada border.

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Texas celebrates national day honoring cowboys' legacy

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

When folks think of the American West, one individual often comes to mind: the cowboy. No other symbol embodies the same rugged individuality and dogged resilience, two traits Texans respect and admire. On July 27, Texans—and all Americans—will celebrate all this iconic figure stands for as they mark the National Day of the Cowboy.

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Senators urge action after spike in army aviation accidents

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has spearheaded a bipartisan coalition of Texas legislators in addressing the recent surge in Army Aviation accidents. The group sent a bicameral letter to Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth, highlighting their concerns over the high number of mishaps, including a UH-72 Lakota helicopter crash in Rio Grande City, Texas, which resulted in the deaths of two National Guard Soldiers and one U.S. Border Patrol agent, while critically injuring another Guardsman.

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Cruz backs bills aimed at improving child safety online

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

Sen. Cruz voices support for KOSA and COPPA 2.0, highlights efforts to improve bills for floor

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Lawmakers urge investment in childcare facilities at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

On July 25, 2024, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, along with Representative Michael Cloud, addressed childcare quality-of-life concerns at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) in a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro. They called for expedited investment in the base's child development center (CDC), emphasizing its importance to the well-being and operational readiness of NASCC personnel.

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Cornyn and Cruz criticize Harris and Biden for not visiting Texas border

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

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U.S. Rep. Casar votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By Austin News | Jul 25, 2024

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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Senator Cruz expresses strong support for Israel after Netanyahu's address

By Austin News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following Prime Minister Netanyahu’s address to Congress.

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Cornyn criticizes VP Harris and Democrats for boycotting Netanyahu's speech

By Austin News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Vice President Kamala Harris and Senate Democrat leadership for their decision to boycott Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s joint address to Congress. Cornyn expressed his disappointment on the Senate floor, emphasizing the significance of the event.

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Cornyn criticizes Senate schedule ahead of November elections

By Austin News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor today, expressing concern over what he described as a sparse legislative schedule set by Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer. According to Cornyn, the Senate is scheduled to work only 18 of the next 104 days leading up to Election Day, despite multiple critical deadlines.

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Cornyn-Cortez Masto bill targeting illicit drug financing advances

By Austin News | Jul 24, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) released statements following the Senate's passage of their Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act. The bill, aimed at financially stifling organizations trafficking synthetic drugs like fentanyl into the United States, now heads to the President’s desk.

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Senator Ted Cruz questions NPR over influence of liberal mega-donors

By Austin News | Jul 23, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has requested National Public Radio (NPR) to disclose documents and information regarding its funding sources, including substantial donations from liberal mega-donors. This inquiry stems from concerns that these contributions may be influencing NPR's news coverage.