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Home sales in Travis County during week ending Aug. 17

By Austin News | Aug 24, 2024

There were 62 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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How many students were enrolled in University of Texas Elementary Charter School in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, University of Texas Elementary Charter School reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with six fewer students being enrolled.

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GAO report underscores Sen. Cruz’s concerns over broadband spending and phone bill tax

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

A new report by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) highlights rising costs and weak oversight of the Universal Service Fund (USF) by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The findings support concerns raised by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who has called for greater Congressional oversight of the USF.

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Trinity Charter School Education: 320 students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

There were 320 students enrolled in Trinity Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Texas Empowerment Academy welcomed 399 students in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 23, 2024

There were 399 students enrolled in Texas Empowerment Academy in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cruz seeks details from FTC on alleged use of racial stereotypes in enforcement

By Austin News | Aug 22, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has requested information from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following a report suggesting that the FTC is suing U.S. companies for millions of dollars using a fringe legal theory of discrimination. This approach allegedly relies on a discredited computer model that stereotypes individuals' race based on their names. The letter also questions why the FTC has not disclosed its use of this methodology to the companies subject to enforcement actions.

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Enrollment at University of Texas University Charter School increased by 4.3% compared to previous school year

By Austin News | Aug 22, 2024

There were 555 students enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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How many students were enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2024

There were 823 students enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senator Cruz supports House introduction of STOP TRANQ Act

By Austin News | Aug 19, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has expressed support for the House introduction of the Strengthening Tracking Of Poisonous Tranq Requiring Analyzed National Quantification (STOP TRANQ) Act by Reps. Vince Fong (R-Calif.-20) and Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.-7). The legislation was initially introduced in the Senate earlier this year by Sen. Cruz and Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.).

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There were 970 students enrolled in Promesa Public Schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 18, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Promesa Public Schools reported a decrease in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 48 fewer students being enrolled.

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Home sales in Travis County in week ending Aug. 10

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

There were 59 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Aug. 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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The Excel Center (for Adults) welcomed 1,060 students in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, The Excel Center (for Adults) reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 137 more students being enrolled.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

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

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There were 1,624 students enrolled in Nyos Charter School in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 17, 2024

There were 1,624 students enrolled in Nyos Charter School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Enrollment at Valor Public Schools increased by 56.6% compared to previous school year

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Valor Public Schools reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 780 more students being enrolled.

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Texas athletes shine at Paris Olympics with impressive medal haul

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

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Senator Cruz calls for accountability over possible cover-up in White House cocaine probe

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, and Rep. Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet, sent an oversight letter today to Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe Jr. and Secret Service Vault Supervisor for the Forensic Services Division Matt White regarding the Secret Service’s handling of an investigation related to the discovery of cocaine at the White House on July 2, 2023.

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Senator Cruz influences FCC review on Soros Fund's takeover bid

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) decision to reverse its initial course and honor his request for thorough vetting of Soros Fund Management's takeover of Audacy by the full Commission.

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Sen. Cruz renews call for release of wrongly detained Texan Austin Tice

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement today marking the twelve-year anniversary of Austin Tice’s wrongful detainment and captivity.

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Harmony Science Academy (Austin) Education: 4,471 students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Aug 15, 2024

For the 2022-23 school year, Harmony Science Academy (Austin) reported an increase in enrollment numbers compared to the previous year, with 246 more students being enrolled.