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Abbott announces $1.1M grant boost for Bexar County veteran courts

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in grants to support veterans involved in the justice system in Bexar County, Texas. The funding, provided through the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA), was awarded to the Bexar County Commissioners Court and Bexar County Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court. This initiative is part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.

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Texas' 'One Pill Kills' campaign exceeds expectations with over 1.5 billion impressions

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas' "One Pill Kills" multimedia campaign has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since its launch in September 2023. This figure nearly doubles the initial projections for the campaign, which utilizes a variety of media platforms including social media, podcasts, digital displays, and billboards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to continue this initiative through August 2025.

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Blackwell School recognized as national historic site during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote an op-ed for the El Paso Times celebrating the designation of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as a national park. This recognition was achieved through his Blackwell School National Historic Site Act.

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Comal County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2024

White was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Comal County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Texas senators urge revival of NADBank's Water Infrastructure Fund

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, along with other Texas delegation members, have reached out to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) to advocate for the revival of its Water Infrastructure Fund. This initiative aims to support border communities grappling with water shortages.

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2022-23 School Year in Travis County Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

Hispanic was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Travis County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Bipartisan resolution honors WWII female volunteers in U.S. Navy

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with Senators Elizabeth Warren and Marsha Blackburn, has introduced a bipartisan resolution to honor the women who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II through the Women Accepted for Voluntary Emergency Service (WAVES) program.

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Cruz-led investigation scrutinizes NSF's allocation of funds under Biden-Harris administration

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has released an investigative report examining how the National Science Foundation (NSF) allocates taxpayer funds intended for scientific research. The report indicates that more than a quarter of NSF spending is directed towards what it describes as left-wing ideological initiatives presented as "academic research." It highlights concerns about the radicalization within the scientific community and on American campuses, citing recent incidents of campus antisemitism.

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Texas sends aid for hurricanes impacting Florida and Tennessee

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the deployment of Texas emergency response and recovery resources to Florida and Tennessee. This decision follows requests from the Florida Division of Emergency Management in anticipation of Hurricane Milton and from the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency for assistance with Hurricane Helene.

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2022-23 School Year in Caldwell County Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

In Caldwell County districts, there were more Hispanic students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Senator Cruz questions Hormel-Wuhan collaboration amid national security concerns

By Austin News | Oct 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for transparency regarding the Hormel Institute's collaboration with the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) and the financial support it has received from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz. The WIV is suspected to be the origin of COVID-19 and is linked to China's People’s Liberation Army.

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2022-23 School Year in Hays County Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

In Hays County districts, there were more Hispanic students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

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

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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 0.3% of Texas Empowerment Academy School District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

White students made up 0.3% of Texas Empowerment Academy School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Senator Cruz supports Israel on anniversary of October 7th attacks

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement on the anniversary of the October 7th attacks on Israel, marking one year since what he describes as "the worst one-day massacre of Jews since the Holocaust." The Texas senator emphasized his support for Israel's right to defend itself against Hamas.

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Lawmakers urge NADBank board to restore critical water infrastructure program

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with Senator Ted Cruz and Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Tony Gonzales, Veronica Escobar, and Henry Cuellar, have collectively addressed a letter to the North American Development Bank (NADBank). The correspondence emphasizes the urgent need for the re-establishment of NADBank’s Water Infrastructure Fund. The lawmakers urge the board to act swiftly in reinstating this program to enhance water security for communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Cornyn urges next U.S. leader to firmly back Israel amidst global tensions

By Austin News | Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has penned an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News, emphasizing the importance of strong U.S. support for Israel in the face of global terrorism. This piece comes as a reflection on the one-year anniversary of what he describes as "Hamas' unprovoked attack" on Israel.

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Analysis: Texas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Austin News | Oct 6, 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.

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How many white students were enrolled in Promesa Public Schools District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

White students made up 2.5% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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

By Austin News | Oct 6, 2024

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