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Leander Independent School District with its main office in Austin taught 15,344 at-risk students during the 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

Leander Independent School District with its main office in Austin enrolled 15,344 students who identified as at risk during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Cornyn criticizes upcoming Biden executive order on immigration

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

June 4, 2024

Cornyn & Klobuchar introduce bill for broader NIST investigation authority

By Austin News | Jun 4, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) introduced the National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act today, which aims to authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate and help prevent future critical structure failures, such as bridge collapses.

Texas ranks no. 28 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Texas secured the twenty-eight position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 67.4%.

Cornyn urges Biden to approve disaster declarations for storm-hit Texas counties

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

On June 3, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the severe storms that recently affected various regions of Texas and urged President Biden to approve Governor Abbott’s remaining disaster declaration requests for counties still awaiting relief. Speaking on the Senate floor, Sen. Cornyn highlighted the ongoing challenges faced by these communities.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

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

Cruz Cornyn urge swift federal aid for Texas counties hit by severe storms

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) have called on President Biden to expedite the approval of federal disaster aid for counties in Texas severely affected by recent storms. The counties awaiting Individual Assistance include Austin, Bell, Coryell, Ellis, Henderson, Kaufman, Leon, Navarro, Newton, and Tyler. Those pending Public Assistance encompass Austin, Bosque, Collin, Concho, Cooke, Coryell, Denton, Eastland, Falls, Freestone, Grimes, Hamilton, Hardin, Hill, Houston, Kaufman, Lampasas, Leon, Limestone, Madison, McCulloch, Milam...

Senator Cruz praises bipartisan effort securing permits for Texas border bridges

By Austin News | Jun 3, 2024

WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued a statement following President Biden's issuance of presidential permits for new and expanded bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville. This development results from a bicameral, bipartisan legislative effort to streamline the process led by Sen. Cruz.

Weekly recap, week ending May 25 home sales in Travis County

By Austin News | Jun 2, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales during week ending May 25 in Williamson County

By Austin News | Jun 2, 2024

There were 65 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

Inflation in Texas outpaces national average as of May 2024

By Austin News | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Texas experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

Cruz leads amicus brief urging SCOTUS review on case impacting Second Amendment

By Austin News | May 31, 2024

On May 31, 2024, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to grant certiorari in Estados Unidos Mexicanos v. Smith & Wesson Brands, Inc. Several senators joined Sen. Cruz’s brief, including Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.)....

FAA reauthorization act aims to boost aerospace innovation

By Austin News | May 31, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Representative Brian Babin (R-Texas) visited Venus Aerospace’s Houston headquarters today, joining Sassie Duggleby, the company’s CEO and co-founder. Following a tour of Venus Aerospace, a startup focused on high-speed flight engineering, Sen. Cruz discussed how the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024 will accelerate aviation innovation.

2022: 2.9% of Travis County students played sports on collegiate teams

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

Travis County universities had 2.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Week ending May 18: Travis County home sales

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

There were 62 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Williamson County during week ending May 18

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

There were 66 reported residential sales in Williamson County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

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

Senator Cruz criticizes Trump verdict as politically motivated

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released a statement following a New York jury's verdict finding former President Donald Trump guilty.

Senator Ted Cruz visits Austin airport following FAA Reauthorization Act passage

By Austin News | May 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, visited Austin-Bergstrom International Airport on Tuesday to discuss the impact of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. During his visit, Sen. Cruz also highlighted his new legislation, the IVF Protection Act.