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Cornyn, Cruz, Kelly Bill for Starr-Camargo Bridge heads to President's desk

By Austin News | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) have announced the passage of their Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act through the U.S. House of Representatives. The bill, which proposes increasing the number of lanes on the toll bridge or adding a rail line from Rio Grande City, Texas, to Mexico, is now awaiting presidential approval.

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Senators urge end to parole program amid allegations of fraud

By Austin News | Sep 10, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with several colleagues, has called on Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to terminate the parole program for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan aliens (CHNV). The request follows reports of widespread fraud and abuse within the program.

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There were 240 Asian students enrolled in Nyos Charter School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2024

Asian students made up 14.8% of Nyos Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Valor Public Schools District Education: 2 American Indian students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2024

American Indian students made up 0.1% of Valor Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Cornyn criticizes Schumer over delayed legislative priorities ahead of key September deadlines

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2024

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Sep 9, 2024

Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District had 991 Asian students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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There were 2 American Indian students enrolled in Nyos Charter School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 8, 2024

Nyos Charter School District had two American Indian students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn discusses presidential election and policy priorities on Fox News Sunday

By Austin News | Sep 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – On Fox News Sunday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the upcoming presidential debate, Republicans' policy priorities under a potential Trump-Vance administration, government funding ahead of the September 30th deadline, and Vice President Harris' handling of the border crisis. Excerpts from Sen. Cornyn's remarks are provided below.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Austin News | Sep 8, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Sep 8, 2024

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

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Enrollment Analysis: American Indian students comprised 0.9% of Trinity Charter School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 8, 2024

Trinity Charter School District had three American Indian students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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St. Edward's University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2024

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

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Weekly recap, week ending Aug. 31 home sales in Travis County

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2024

There were 57 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Promesa Public Schools District Education: 38 African American students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2024

African American students made up 3.9% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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DPS announces featured fugitive Robert Gonzales for September

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2024

AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Robert Gonzales is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $4,000 for the month if the tip is received in September.

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Public Safety Commission forms committee to select new DPS director

By Austin News | Sep 7, 2024

The Public Safety Commission (PSC) has established a selection committee to oversee the process of appointing a new Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director. The decision was made during a meeting held at DPS Headquarters in Austin, attended by PSC members Chairman Steven P. Mach, Nelda L. Blair, Dan Hord III, Larry Long, and Steve Stodghill.

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Analysis: Texas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Austin News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Texas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.

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Seminary of the Southwest continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2024

Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas, continues to require “COVID” mRNA injections for students to attend their classes.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in The Excel Center (for Adults) School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2024

American Indian students made up 0.4% of The Excel Center (for Adults) School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Enrollment Analysis: African American students comprised 15.9% of University of Texas Elementary Charter School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 6, 2024

African American students made up 15.9% of University of Texas Elementary Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.