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Cruz demands answers on Harris-led broadband initiative

By Austin News | Aug 13, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is seeking explanations regarding a nearly billion-dollar administrative fund that the Biden-Harris administration allocated from a program intended to provide high-speed internet access to Americans.

Senator Cruz demands accountability from National Park Service over response to Union Station riot

By Austin News | Aug 13, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is seeking answers from the National Park Service (NPS) regarding what he describes as an inadequate response to a pro-Hamas riot at Union Station last month. The protest, which turned violent at Columbus Circle, resulted in the burning of American flags, defacement of the Columbus monument, and assaults on U.S. Park Police officers.

Home prices in Travis County during July 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Austin News | Aug 11, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $4,512 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 2%.

Travis County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 3

By Austin News | Aug 11, 2024

There were 71 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 10, 2024

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

Ted Cruz urges FCC review over proposed Soros-backed takeover

By Austin News | Aug 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has sent letters to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioners Brendan Carr and Nathan Simington following their Democrat colleagues' refusal to honor commitments made to Congress regarding George Soros’s acquisition of Audacy's nationwide radio network. Senator Cruz requested that the transaction be reviewed by the full Commission, including any order granting a waiver of the FCC’s foreign ownership rules.

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

By Austin News | Aug 8, 2024

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

Cruz questions Biden-Harris admin's shift from maritime defense funding towards DEI initiatives

By Austin News | Aug 8, 2024

Sen. Cruz demands answers on DOT diverting money from undersea cable protections to DEI program

Student body in Travis County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

Enrollment data for the 19 universities in Travis County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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

By Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

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

Analysis: Texas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

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

Senators urge Biden Administration for action on detained journalist Austin Tice's release

By Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

August 7, 2024

Senate passes JUDGES Act addressing federal judge shortages

By Austin News | Aug 7, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) in applauding the Senate’s unanimous passage of the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved (JUDGES) Act of 2024. The JUDGES Act aims to address judicial emergencies and shortages by increasing the number of federal district judges in the most overworked regions.

How many companies in cities across Williamson County received FDA citations in July?

By Austin News | Aug 6, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Williamson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in July, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Governor Abbott appoints members to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council

By Austin News | Aug 6, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Elizabeth Miller, Ph.D., Martha Shoultz, Barry Smeltzer, and Melissa Smith and reappointed Brandon Brock, D.N.P., Kara Chasteen, Sarah Garrett, Suzanne Gazda, M.D., Qazi Javed, M.D., Paula Kruppstadt, M.D., Amy Offutt, M.D., and Nathan Pullen to the Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council for terms set to expire on August 31, 2025. The council advises the commission and the legislature on research, diagnosis, treatment, and education related to pediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome.

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Cruz demands answers on Harris-led broadband initiative

Senator Cruz demands accountability from National Park Service over response to Union Station riot

Home prices in Travis County during July 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

Travis County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 3

Austin News area weekly mass times

Ted Cruz urges FCC review over proposed Soros-backed takeover

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

Cruz questions Biden-Harris admin's shift from maritime defense funding towards DEI initiatives

Student body in Travis County universities comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

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

Analysis: Texas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

Senators urge Biden Administration for action on detained journalist Austin Tice's release

Senate passes JUDGES Act addressing federal judge shortages

How many companies in cities across Williamson County received FDA citations in July?

Governor Abbott appoints members to Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council

FDA issued 2 citations in cities across Travis County in July

Senator Cornyn receives TACHC Health Care Champion Award

FDA: 1 company in cities within Hays County received 2 citations in July

Weekly recap of Travis County home sales during week ending July 27

Austin News area weekly mass times

Cruz leads amicus brief urging court to reconsider energy project ruling

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