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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Financial Loophole in GI Bill Repayments

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

March 19, 2024WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) have introduced a bill aimed at addressing a financial loophole affecting active-duty service members' GI Bill repayments.The legislation seeks to fix an inadvertent gap that arose during the transition from the Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB) to the Post 9-11 Forever GI Bill. This gap has prevented thousands of service members from receiving the repayments they are owed for their contributions to the MGIB.Sen. Cornyn emphasized the importance of...

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Former Hendrickson High School guard Dylan Disu’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Hendrickson High School Forward Dylan Disu’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed.

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Cornyn, Shaheen Introduce Bill to Prevent Military Personnel Transferring Skills to Foreign Adversaries

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 19, 2024, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced the Safeguarding Tactics and Operational Procedures from (STOP) Enemies Act. The bill aims to update the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) to prevent active duty and retired service members from providing military education, training, or tactical advice to foreign adversaries.Sen. Cornyn emphasized the need for this legislation by stating, “Our military prohibits U.S. service members from providing our enemies with weapons, ammunition, and intelligence, but military education,...

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Former St. Catherine's High School guard Tyrese Hunter’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, St. Catherine's High School Guard Tyrese Hunter’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed.

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Former John Jay High School guard Ze'Rik Onyema’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, John Jay High School Forward Ze'Rik Onyema’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed.

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Former Montverde Academy guard Chris Johnson’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Montverde Academy Guard Chris Johnson’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed.

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Former Jesuit College Prep School guard Gavin Perryman’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Jesuit College Prep School Guard Gavin Perryman’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 7 seed.

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Former Pearland High School guard DeYona Gaston’s collegiate team has been invited to the NCAA tournament.

By Austin News | Mar 19, 2024

On March 12th, Pearland High School Forward DeYona Gaston’s collegiate team the Texas Longhorns were invited to the NCAA tournament as a 1 seed.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 5.3% of Williamson County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Mar 18, 2024

In Williamson County schools, 5.3% of students identified as Multiracial in the 2021-22 school year.

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Travis County Education: 6,455 Multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Mar 17, 2024

There were 6,455 Multiracial students enrolled in Travis County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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

By Austin News | Mar 17, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

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Taylor County Education: 1,723 Multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Austin News | Mar 16, 2024

In Taylor County schools, 4.6% of students identified as Multiracial in the 2021-22 school year.

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Home sales in Williamson County in week ending March 9

By Austin News | Mar 16, 2024

There were 39 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Mar 16, 2024

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

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Week ending March 9: Travis County home sales

By Austin News | Mar 16, 2024

There were 93 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending March 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many Multiracial students were enrolled in Hidalgo County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Austin News | Mar 15, 2024

There were 450 Multiracial students enrolled in Hidalgo County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Governor Abbott Strengthens Texas’ Economic Partnership With The United Kingdom

By Austin News | Mar 15, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas recently concluded a successful economic development mission to the United Kingdom aimed at bolstering the economic partnership between Texas and the UK. The trip, organized by the Governor’s Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation, focused on enhancing trade relations and attracting new business investments to Texas.During the visit, Governor Abbott expressed his enthusiasm for the economic opportunities available in Texas, stating, "Texas is a state of infinite economic opportunities." He...

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Texas Transports Over 105,000 Migrants To Sanctuary Cities

By Austin News | Mar 15, 2024

Texas Governor Greg Abbott, in collaboration with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, continues to make significant strides in securing the border and combating criminal activity. Since the commencement of Operation Lone Star, a joint initiative, there have been more than 504,900 illegal immigrant apprehensions and over 40,600 criminal arrests, with over 36,300 felony charges. Additionally, Texas law enforcement has seized a staggering 469 million lethal doses of fentanyl during this mission.As part of the operation, Texas has...

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Sen. Cruz, Rick Scott, Colleagues Call for Sanctions Against Nicaragua Over Religious Persecutions

By Austin News | Mar 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), have sent a letter to President Biden urging targeted sanctions against Nicaragua following religious persecutions carried out by the Ortega-Murillo regime. The Senators expressed deep concern over the escalating violations of religious freedom in Nicaragua and highlighted the recent arrests of pastors and American citizens from the evangelical group Mountain Gateway.According to the letter, the Ortega-Murillo regime's actions...

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Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring the Life of Fallen U.S. Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna

By Austin News | Mar 15, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement honoring the life of fallen U.S. Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna, who recently passed away in the line of duty.Agent Luna was on board a National Guard helicopter when it crashed in La Grulla, Texas, resulting in his tragic death along with two members of the National Guard, and leaving another in serious condition.Sen. Cruz expressed his condolences, saying, “Heidi and I are praying for the family and friends of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Christopher Luna who was tragically killed in the line of duty....