In February, the median sale price of a home in Williamson County rose by $15,564 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2.7%.
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Nathan Rodrigues and reappointed Latana Jackson and Sonia Sanderson to the Texas Board of Respiratory Care for terms set to expire on February 1, 2029. Additionally, the Governor named Sam “Gregg” Marshall, Ph.D., as chair of the Board. The Board advises the Texas Medical Board, adopts rules to establish the certification and permitting program for respiratory therapists, and sets minimum qualifications for respiratory care practitioners, standards of conduct, and grounds for disciplinary actions.Nathan Rodrigues of Round Rock is an...
"WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) today introduced the Isakson-Roe Education Oversight Expansion Act aimed at enhancing the oversight capabilities of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to protect veterans' access to quality education.Sen. Cornyn emphasized the importance of the bill, stating, "Our veterans deserve to put their hard-earned education benefits toward degrees and certifications from trustworthy institutions." Meanwhile, Sen. Padilla echoed this sentiment, asserting, "Veterans should be able to access their...
Governor Greg Abbott has released his 2024 Report to the People of Texas, reflecting on the accomplishments of 2023 and outlining his vision for the future. In his fifth report since taking office in 2015, Governor Abbott highlighted the state's commitment to freedom, opportunity, and prosperity."We live in a state of infinite possibilities," Governor Abbott stated. "Freedom and opportunity are deeply rooted in the history of our great state. As a result, the Texas of today is where innovation flourishes, where hard work is rewarded, and where Texans prosper."The report...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz, along with Sens. John Thune and Marsha Blackburn, introduced the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024 to enhance commercial access to mid-band spectrum.The legislation garnered significant praise and support from various stakeholders, experts, and government officials. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr commended the senators for their leadership in crafting the bill, stating, "Their policy work here is vital because the legislation would not only bring Americans across the digital divide and encourage...
In today's Texas Tuesday news, we bring you the latest updates from March 12, 2024.At the press conference held earlier today, Governor Smith stated, "Our main focus is ensuring the safety and well-being of all Texans during this challenging time."In response to a question about the recent weather conditions, meteorologist Dr. Johnson commented, "We are closely monitoring the situation and providing regular updates to the public to keep everyone informed."Regarding the upcoming event, Mayor Brown mentioned, "We are excited about the upcoming festival and have taken...
Governor Greg Abbott is set to lead an economic development trip to the United Kingdom, as announced in a press release from the Governor's office. The trip, organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation, will see Governor Abbott departing Texas on March 12, 2024, to engage in meetings until March 14, 2024, in London.In a statement, Governor Abbott expressed his optimism about the economic prospects for Texas, stating, "Texas is where the future is building thanks to our young, skilled, diverse, and...
Governor Greg Abbott recently hosted Australian Ambassador to the United States, Dr. Kevin Rudd, and German Minister for Economic Affairs, Labour, and Tourism of Baden-Württemberg, Dr. Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut, in Austin. The meetings took place at the Texas Capitol, where discussions revolved around strengthening economic partnerships between Texas and the two countries.During the meeting with Ambassador Rudd, Governor Abbott emphasized the shared interests between Texas and Australia, particularly in energy, biotech, and artificial intelligence sectors. The Governor...
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Killeen Independent School District leadership to discuss the need to strengthen support for students who attend public schools on military bases."Last year, Sen. Cornyn introduced legislation that would help ensure students who attend school on federal land are not disadvantaged due to a lack of resources from decreased property tax revenue."The discussion focused on addressing the challenges faced by students in such schools and finding ways to provide them with adequate resources and support. Senator Cornyn...