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Officials outline next steps after securing nonstop flight from San Antonio to Washington D.C

By Austin News | May 24, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), U.S. Representatives Chip Roy (R-Texas) and Joaquin Castro (D-Texas), and San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, along with aviation and community leaders, held a press conference to discuss the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 into law. This legislation includes a provision for a nonstop flight from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

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Senators introduce bill enhancing law enforcement's fentanyl detection capabilities

By Austin News | May 23, 2024

May 23, 2024

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Cornyn criticizes Senate Democrats' reintroduction of failed border bill

By Austin News | May 22, 2024

May 22, 2024

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Governor Abbott amends severe weather disaster declaration in Texas

By Austin News | May 21, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas has further amended the disaster proclamation originally issued on April 30, 2024, and subsequently amended on May 2, May 7, and May 15 of the same year. The amendment comes in response to severe storms and flooding that began on April 26, 2024. These weather events included heavy rainfall, flash flooding, river flooding, large hail, and hazardous wind gusts that caused widespread property damage, injury or loss of life in multiple counties across the state.

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Texas DPS intensifies traffic enforcement ahead of Memorial Day

By Austin News | May 21, 2024

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is urging motorists in the state to pay attention to safety tips and prepare for increased traffic enforcement during the Memorial Day period. This includes the annual Click It or Ticket and Operation Crash Awareness Reduction Effort (CARE) campaigns, which commence today, May 20, and will continue through Memorial Day on May 27.

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Cruz criticizes Blinken over Biden administration's foreign policy decisions

By Austin News | May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today criticized U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken over the Biden administration’s foreign policy decisions during a hearing. The critique focused on President Biden's actions, including expressing condolences to Iran for the death of President Raisi and delaying a shipment of military aid to Israel.

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Senator Cruz criticizes Biden's approach on roadway safety during Senate hearing

By Austin News | May 21, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports hearing titled “Examining the Roadway Safety Crisis and Highlighting Community Solutions,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized the Biden administration for its approach to infrastructure and traffic safety enforcement.

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Senate passes resolution blocking DOE's new gas furnace efficiency standards

By Austin News | May 21, 2024

On May 21, 2024, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution authored by Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) disapproving a Department of Energy rule on gas furnace efficiency standards. The rule, which would effectively ban non-condensing gas furnace models, was criticized for potentially increasing costs for American families.

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Total enrollment of Texas Empowerment Academy with its main office in Austin is 387 students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | May 20, 2024

Texas Empowerment Academy, with its main office in Austin, had a total enrollment of 387 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senators Cruz and Britt introduce IVF Protection Act

By Austin News | May 20, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) have introduced the IVF Protection Act, a piece of legislation aimed at ensuring states do not restrict access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill stipulates that it does not mandate any individual or organization to provide these services, but rather allows states to uphold appropriate health and safety standards regarding the practice of IVF. According to the bill's language, states that enforce an outright ban on access to IVF would be disqualified from receiving Medicaid funding.

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Senators Cruz and Britt propose federal bill to safeguard IVF access

By Austin News | May 20, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) have authored an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal regarding their proposed legislation, the IVF Protection Act.

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Senator Cornyn addresses devastating Texas storms on Senate floor

By Austin News | May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the recent severe storms that wreaked havoc in Houston and eastern Texas. The calamitous weather events brought heavy rains, wind, and flooding, affecting millions of individuals and tragically claiming the lives of eight Texans.

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Senator Cornyn criticizes President Biden's tax increase plan

By Austin News | May 20, 2024

On May 20, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor to discuss President Biden's plan to allow the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to expire at the end of 2025. The expiration of this act would result in a tax increase for over 60% of American households and further strain small businesses and families already grappling with high inflation.

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Texas triples U.S. job growth rate in April

By Austin News | May 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott celebrated the robust growth of the Texas workforce and the state's diverse economy following the release of employment figures. These numbers reveal that Texas tripled the monthly job growth rate of the U.S., adding 42,600 non-farm jobs in April. Additionally, Texas leads the nation in job additions over the past year.

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Governor Abbott addresses severe weather impact on Southeast Texas

By Austin News | May 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement today addressing the severe weather and tornadoes that have been impacting communities in Southeast Texas.

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Governor Abbott reappoints William "Bill" Douglass to Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority

By Austin News | May 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of William “Bill” Douglass as the presiding officer of the Grayson County Regional Mobility Authority. The term is set to expire on February 1, 2026. The Regional Mobility Authority serves as a political subdivision, enabling local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to collaborate with the state in delivering essential transportation infrastructure projects for Grayson County.

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Operation Lone Star deploys drones to curb illegal border crossings

By Austin News | May 19, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing their efforts to secure the border, halt smuggling activities, and counter transnational criminal activity between ports of entry.

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University of Texas at Austin H S with its main office in Austin has a total enrollment of 823 students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | May 19, 2024

University of Texas at Austin H S, with its main office in Austin, had a total enrollment of 823 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Home sales in Travis County in week ending May 11

By Austin News | May 18, 2024

There were 61 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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988 students is a total enrollment of The Excel Center (For Adults) with its main office in Austin during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | May 18, 2024

The Excel Center (For Adults), with its main office in Austin, had a total enrollment of 988 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.