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Senator Cornyn urges Congress to advance Trump's America First agenda

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor, emphasizing the need for Congress to continue advancing President Trump's America First agenda.

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Cruz and Roy reintroduce RESULT Act for improved medical treatment access

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz and Representative Chip Roy have reintroduced the Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments (RESULT) Act, a piece of legislation aimed at improving access to medical treatments approved in other trusted...

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Cornyn and Blumenthal introduce bill for U.S. terrorism victim compensation

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Richard Blumenthal have introduced the American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act.

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Ted Cruz criticizes Biden's border policies at Senate hearing

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

In a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A View from the Front Lines,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized the Biden administration's border policies.

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Cruz, King reintroduce act to simplify fishing regulations

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Angus King have reintroduced the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans (MAPOceans) Act.

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Cornyn introduces act to aid victims of state-sponsored terrorism

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn from Texas recently met with families who are part of American Victims of State Sponsored Terrorism United.

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Senator Cruz reintroduces Eric's Law for second sentencing juries

By Austin News | Feb 26, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has reintroduced Eric’s Law, a legislative proposal that would enable prosecutors to form a new sentencing jury if the original jury cannot reach a unanimous decision in capital cases.

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2023-24 School Year in Hays County School Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

By Austin News | Feb 25, 2025

In Hays County school districts, there were more Hispanic students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Bipartisan bill introduced to evaluate mental health care quality for U.S. veterans

By Austin News | Feb 25, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Maggie Hassan, Michael Bennet, Bill Cassidy, Susan Collins, and Gary Peters have introduced the Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act.

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Senator Cornyn calls for action on US investments in China

By Austin News | Feb 25, 2025

February 25, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor today, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass legislation that would restrict American investments in sensitive technologies in China.

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Senator Cruz emphasizes tech innovation in nominations hearing

By Austin News | Feb 25, 2025

In a Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Senator Ted Cruz underscored the significance of technological innovation for maintaining the United States' economic leadership.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28?

By Austin News | Feb 25, 2025

This former Austin News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28.

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Steven Bradbury receives broad support for deputy secretary of transportation nomination

By Austin News | Feb 24, 2025

At a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Steven Bradbury, nominated by President Donald Trump for the position of U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, emphasized his dedication to enhancing transportation safety and infrastructure while...

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Border airport fairness act reintroduced by bipartisan group of senators

By Austin News | Feb 24, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, John Cornyn, Chuck Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand have reintroduced the Border Airport Fairness Act.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27?

By Austin News | Feb 24, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 27.

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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry file 43 petitions in Austin News publication area throughout 2024

By Austin News | Feb 23, 2025

In 2024, 43 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located within the Austin News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Bandera earns recognition as Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community

By Austin News | Feb 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has congratulated the City of Bandera on receiving the designation of Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas.

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Texas awards $23M grant to Silicon Labs for R&D expansion

By Austin News | Feb 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a $23,250,000 grant from the Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) to Silicon Laboratories, Inc. for their new research and development operation in Austin.

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Governor Abbott defends school choice at Texas Policy Summit

By Austin News | Feb 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott addressed the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s annual Texas Policy Summit in Austin, emphasizing the benefits of school choice for all Texas families.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26?

By Austin News | Feb 23, 2025

This former Austin News area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 26.