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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.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | May 18, 2024

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

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Recent Williamson County home sales in week ending May 11

By Austin News | May 18, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Doggett votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-TX) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Rep. Casar votes to count illegal aliens towards seats in Congress

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX) was joined by 201 other House Democrats in unanimously voting against the Equal Representation Act, which would prevent the inclusion of illegal aliens in the count for seats in the Electoral College.

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Total enrollment of Wayside Schools with its main office in Austin is 1,651 students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

Wayside Schools, with its main office in Austin, had a total enrollment of 1,651 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Bill to protect U.S. transportation infrastructure from Chinese espionage becomes permanent

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) announced the signing into law of their Airport Infrastructure Resources (AIR) Security Act. This legislation permanently extends their 2023 law that prevents government grants from being used to subsidize the purchase of airport infrastructure such as jet bridges from hostile governments. The act was signed into law as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act.

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Bill introduced to streamline Intelligence Community acquisition processes

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Enabling New Agile Buying-power and Leveraging Enhancements in Intelligence Community (ENABLE IC) Acquisitions Act. This legislation aims to streamline acquisition processes within the Intelligence Community (IC), with a focus on prioritizing small business concerns and nontraditional defense contractors.

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Senator Cruz discusses FAA reauthorization act's impact on safety

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

As the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, I am proud of the major bipartisan victory we secured following the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. This bill will create thousands of jobs across Texas and bolster investment in aerospace technology to enhance public safety and customer transparency. Safety remains the top priority whenever an American boards a flight. This comprehensive legislation aims to deliver a safer and more convenient travel experience for consumers nationwide.

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Direct Flights Between D.C. and San Antonio Now Legalized

By Austin News | May 17, 2024

On May 17, 2024, the FAA Reauthorization Bill was signed into law, allowing airlines to establish a direct route between San Antonio and Reagan National Airport. This legislative change enables five additional long-haul flights into Reagan National Airport.