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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act praised for impact on school safety

By Austin News | Nov 25, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Thom Tillis, and Susan Collins have written an op-ed for Newsweek discussing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act.

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Roger Williams criticizes Biden-Harris administration's border policies

By Austin News | Nov 24, 2024

In recent statements made between November 21-24, Rep. Roger Williams criticized the Biden-Harris administration's handling of border policies while affirming the GOP's focus on national security.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25?

By Austin News | Nov 24, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 25.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25?

By Austin News | Nov 24, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Nov. 25.

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Home sales during week ending Nov. 16 in Travis County

By Austin News | Nov 23, 2024

There were 41 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Nov. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Nov 23, 2024

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

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Senate approves bill to rename checkpoint after fallen border patrol agent

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, both from Texas, have announced the Senate's approval of the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act.

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Rep. Chip Roy addresses accountability and political action in recent tweets

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

In a series of tweets dated November 22, 2024, Rep. Chip Roy addresses significant issues including accountability for missing unaccompanied children under the Biden administration and urges Republicans to advocate for free speech and life matters

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Senate passes bill to rename checkpoint after fallen border patrol agent

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 AUSTIN – The U.S. Senate has passed the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act, a bill introduced by Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz, both from Texas.

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Senator Ted Cruz urges pause on broadband equity activities over alleged mismanagement

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to halt its current activities under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.

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Chip Roy shares updates on congressional collaborations and judicial advocacy

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 21 and 22, 2024, Rep. Chip Roy highlighted collaborations with fellow lawmakers and celebrated a successful challenge against what he described as a "judicial power grab."

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Senate passes bill honoring fallen agent by renaming border patrol checkpoint

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

November 22, 2024 AUSTIN – The U.S. Senate has passed the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act, a bill aimed at renaming a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, in honor of James Ray Dominguez.

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Senate approves renaming Bastrop post office after decorated veteran Billy Waugh

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz announced the Senate's approval of a bill to rename the United States Post Office on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office."

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Chip Roy highlights legislative efforts on child protection in recent tweets

By Austin News | Nov 22, 2024

In a series of tweets dated November 22, 2024, Rep. Chip Roy's press office shared links to articles from BlazeTV and Breitbart News while emphasizing government responsibilities regarding children's online safety.

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House passes bill led by Chip Roy targeting ICC sanctions

By Austin News | Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2024, the press office for Representative Chip Roy highlighted legislative actions concerning the International Criminal Court (ICC).

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Congressman Chip Roy calls for action against ICC over Netanyahu warrant

By Austin News | Nov 21, 2024

Representative Chip Roy's press office called for congressional action following an ICC arrest warrant issued for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.

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Governor Abbott targets CCP harassment with new executive order

By Austin News | Nov 20, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has issued an executive order aimed at safeguarding Texans from harassment and coercion linked to the People's Republic of China (PRC) or the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

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Senator Cruz's board nominates 40 Texans for military academy appointments

By Austin News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, acknowledged the efforts of his Service Academy Nominations Board following its annual meeting.

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Senators demand answers over alleged political bias in FEMA hurricane response

By Austin News | Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, alongside several other Republican senators, has raised concerns regarding reports that a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) employee advised disaster teams to avoid homes displaying support for President-elect...

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Cornyn supports Trump's defense nominees amid geopolitical concerns

By Austin News | Nov 20, 2024

On November 20, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn addressed the Senate floor, expressing his support for President Trump's nominees for key defense and national security positions.