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Senators introduce resolution against HHS rule on unaccompanied migrant children

By Austin News | Jun 6, 2024

On June 6, 2024, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn a Biden administration rule they argue endangers unaccompanied migrant children.

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1,844 in Austin Achieve Public Schools with its main office in Austin are classified as at-risk during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Jun 5, 2024

Austin Achieve Public Schools with its main office in Austin enrolled 1,844 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Harmony Science Academy (Austin) with its main office in Austin has 2,856 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Jun 5, 2024

Harmony Science Academy (Austin) with its main office in Austin enrolled 2,856 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn criticizes Schumer's legislative schedule ahead of elections

By Austin News | Jun 5, 2024

June 5, 2024

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Senator Cruz introduces new bill aiming to maintain sanctions on Nord Stream 2

By Austin News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Representative Andy Barr (R-Ky.-6) have introduced the Securing Europe’s Energy Security Act of 2024 (SEESA) in both the Senate and the House of Representatives. This bill aims to preserve sanctions mandated under the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act (PEESA). PEESA, co-authored by Senators Cruz and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), was signed into law in 2019 and immediately halted construction of the Nord Stream 2 pipeline. The existing sanctions are set to expire at the...

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Legislation aims to improve wildfire prediction with enhanced NOAA resources

By Austin News | Jun 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce Committee, and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chairwoman of the Senate Commerce Committee, have introduced the Fire Ready Nation Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to enhance emergency management and firefighting capabilities by improving wildfire prediction, response, and preparation.

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Senator Cruz criticizes President Biden's new executive order on border security

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement today following President Biden's signing of an executive order addressing U.S.-Mexico illegal border crossings.

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Senator Ted Cruz comments on Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement regarding the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre:

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Leander Independent School District with its main office in Austin taught 15,344 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

Leander Independent School District with its main office in Austin enrolled 15,344 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn criticizes upcoming Biden executive order on immigration

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

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Cornyn & Klobuchar introduce bill for broader NIST investigation authority

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act today, which aims to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate and help prevent future critical structure failures, such as bridge collapses.

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Texas ranks no. 28 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Texas secured the twenty-eight position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 67.4%.

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Cornyn urges Biden to approve disaster declarations for storm-hit Texas counties

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the severe storms that recently affected various regions of Texas and urged President Biden to approve Governor Abbott’s remaining disaster declaration requests for counties still awaiting relief. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by these communities.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

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

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Cruz Cornyn urge swift federal aid for Texas counties hit by severe storms

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have called on President Biden to expedite the approval of federal disaster aid for counties in Texas severely affected by recent storms. The counties awaiting Individual Assistance include Austin, Bell, Coryell, Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman, Leon, Navarro, Newton, and Tyler. Those pending Public Assistance encompass Austin, Bosque, Collin, Concho, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hardin, Hill, Houston, Kaufman, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McCulloch, Milam...

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Senator Cruz praises bipartisan effort securing permits for Texas border bridges

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement following President Biden's issuance of presidential permits for new and expanded bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville. This development results from a bicameral, bipartisan legislative effort to streamline the process led by Sen. Cruz.

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Weekly recap, week ending May 25 home sales in Travis County

By Austin News | Jun 2, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales during week ending May 25 in Williamson County

By Austin News | Jun 2, 2024

There were 65 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Inflation in Texas outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Austin News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Texas experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.