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Chip Roy addresses immigration and first responder challenges in recent tweets

By Austin News | Dec 12, 2024

In a series of tweets dated December 12, 2024, Rep. Chip Roy discusses significant issues including immigration enforcement and local community safety measures with firefighters in San Antonio.

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Grant Transparency Act signed into law by bipartisan group

By Austin News | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Maggie Hassan, John Thune, Gary Peters, John Kennedy, and Raphael Warnock have announced the signing into law of their Grant Transparency Act.

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Senator Cornyn discusses priorities for cutting federal spending

By Austin News | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn addressed the Senate floor today, discussing the objectives of President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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Bill proposes renaming Corpus Christi post office after WWII veteran

By Austin News | Dec 12, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has introduced a bill to designate the United States Post Office on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi as the "Captain Robert E. 'Bob' Batterson Post Office."

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 15?

By Austin News | Dec 12, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Dec. 15.

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Chip Roy criticizes DOJ actions and urges GOP fiscal responsibility

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

On December 11, 2024, Rep. Chip Roy expressed criticism towards DOJ actions against a whistleblower while urging fellow Republicans to address spending cuts seriously during discussions with Liz Wheeler

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Cornyn comments on CIA director nominee John Ratcliffe

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas shared his thoughts with the media following a meeting with John Ratcliffe, the former Congressman for Texas' 4th congressional district and current Director of National Intelligence.

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Senators urge Biden for update on American captive Austin Tice

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Chris Van Hollen, Mark Warner, and Patty Murray have sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden.

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Rep. Chip Roy discusses live interview and issues concerning deportations

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

Rep. Chip Roy shared insights on various issues through social media posts dated December 11, 2024.

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Bipartisan support grows for TAKE IT DOWN Act targeting non-consensual imagery

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar, along with Representative Maria Elvira Salazar and various victim advocates, have called on the House to pass the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

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Roger Williams shares recent meetings and recognition via social media

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

In recent social media updates dated December 10-11, Rep. Roger Williams highlighted key interactions and recognitions during his congressional duties.

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Cornyn discusses border policy and disaster relief with Buckingham

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn met with Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham in Washington to discuss Texas' approach to reversing the Biden-Harris administration's border policies.

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Chip Roy addresses House floor and mourns officer's passing

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

Rep. Chip Roy recently addressed the House floor and expressed condolences for Officer Kasberg's passing in early December tweets.

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Ted Cruz calls for strategic deterrence against state-sponsored cyberattacks

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

In a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing titled "Communications Networks Safety & Security," Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the pressing issue of cyber threats from foreign state-sponsored...

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Senator Cruz criticizes open border policies at Senate Judiciary Committee hearing

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, addressed the consequences of what he described as the Democrats' "catastrophic open border crisis" during a hearing in Washington, D.C. on December 11,...

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14?

By Austin News | Dec 11, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 14.

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Roger Williams shares local support and congressional updates on social media

By Austin News | Dec 10, 2024

In recent social media posts dated December 7-10, 2024, Rep. Roger Williams expressed support for local sports teams and provided information on how constituents can stay updated on his congressional activities.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13?

By Austin News | Dec 10, 2024

This former Austin News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13.

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Early voting ends tomorrow for Texas runoff elections

By Austin News | Dec 9, 2024

Early voting for the 2024 runoff elections in specific Texas counties is set to conclude tomorrow, December 10.

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Cornyn meets with FBI Director nominee Kash Patel

By Austin News | Dec 9, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas held a meeting with Kash Patel, the nominee for Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation as announced by President-Elect Trump.