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Cruz, Warren introduce bipartisan bill aimed at improving disaster relief

By Austin News | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have introduced the Regional Impact of Disasters and Emergencies Relief (RIDER) Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at improving federal relief efforts for communities affected by major disasters. The legislation seeks to amend current laws to better address the needs of disaster-struck areas.

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Senator Cornyn criticizes Schumer over delays in national defense legislation

By Austin News | Sep 23, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor today, highlighting concerns about national security due to delays in passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and funding for national defense. Cornyn attributed these delays to Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.

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Texas Empowerment Academy School District Education: 33 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 22, 2024

Hispanic students made up 8.3% of Texas Empowerment Academy School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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University of Texas University Charter School District Education: 22 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 22, 2024

Multiracial students made up 4% of University of Texas University Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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House set to vote on Senator Ted Cruz's CHIPS permitting bill

By Austin News | Sep 22, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following the announcement that bipartisan legislation he co-authored with Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) to expedite semiconductor manufacturing plant construction will receive a vote on the House floor next week. The Kelly-Cruz bill has already passed the Senate.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By Austin News | Sep 22, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

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Travis County home sales in week ending Sept. 14

By Austin News | Sep 21, 2024

There were 50 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Trinity Charter School District Education: 128 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 21, 2024

Trinity Charter School District had 128 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Sep 21, 2024

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

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University of Texas at Austin High School District Education: 54 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 21, 2024

University of Texas at Austin High School District had 54 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Nyos Charter School District Education: 81 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 20, 2024

Nyos Charter School District had 81 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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There were 183 Hispanic students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 20, 2024

University of Texas University Charter School District had 183 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senator Cruz criticizes Democrats' stance on IVF and rising antisemitism

By Austin News | Sep 20, 2024

This week, a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony honored Katherine Johnson, Dr. Christine Darden, Dorothy Vaughan, Mary Jackson, and other women who contributed to NASA’s success during the Space Race. Their work as mathematicians, computers, and engineers was instrumental in advancing space exploration.

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Senators criticize Biden administration over delayed FAFSA rollout

By Austin News | Sep 20, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Mike Rounds, along with 17 Senate GOP colleagues, introduced a resolution criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution condemns the issues associated with the rollout, urges the U.S. Department of Education to address these problems, and calls for officials to testify before congressional committees.

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Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District Education: 95 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 19, 2024

Multiracial students made up 2.1% of Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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37.7% of college applicants to Travis County's 24 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By Austin News | Sep 19, 2024

Travis County's 24 universities admitted an estimated 37.7% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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There were 194 Hispanic students enrolled in University of Texas Elementary Charter School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 19, 2024

Hispanic students made up 65.5% of University of Texas Elementary Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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There were 251 Hispanic students enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 19, 2024

Hispanic students made up 30.5% of University of Texas at Austin High School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Valor Public Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Sep 19, 2024

Valor Public Schools District had 136 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senate passes bill requiring public disclosure of catch-and-release data

By Austin News | Sep 18, 2024

Legislation Would Require the Biden-Harris Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs