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Weekly recap, week ending March 1 home sales in Travis County

By Austin News | Mar 8, 2025

There were 58 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending March 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Mar 8, 2025

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

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Governor Abbott unveils 5-year strategic plan for Texas economic growth

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a new five-year strategic plan for economic development in Texas, aiming to boost the state's economic growth and job creation.

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Governor Abbott comments on Trump's joint address of Congress

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott released a statement in response to President Donald Trump's recent joint address of Congress.

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Governor Abbott appoints new members to committee on people with disabilities

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of Juan Carlos Lopez to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities.

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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the appointment of six individuals to the Texas Council for Developmental Disabilities (TCDD).

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Governor Abbott prepares emergency response ahead of wildfire danger

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has taken proactive measures to prepare Texas for potential emergencies by directing the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to activate additional state emergency response resources.

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Governor Abbott announces plan to cut red tape for small businesses

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has unveiled a comprehensive report from the Governor’s Small Business Freedom Council, outlining strategies to reduce bureaucratic obstacles for small businesses in Texas.

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Governor Abbott reappoints members to business advisory council

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Aaron Negherbon and Patricia Rigney to the Business Advisory Council for the Texas Division of Emergency Management.

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Cruz introduces act requiring all U.S. flags be made domestically

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas has introduced the Make American Flags in America Act of 2025.

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Rep. Chip Roy emphasizes fiscal responsibility and election integrity in recent statements

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

On March 7, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy addressed key issues including government spending freezes and election integrity through a series of tweets.

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Texas increases readiness for wildfires amid severe weather forecasts

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has instructed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to raise the readiness level of the Texas State Emergency Operations Center to Level II (Escalated Response).

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Governor Abbott appoints members to Texas acupuncture board

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has made appointments to the Texas State Board of Acupuncture Examiners.

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Abbott appoints four to Upper Guadalupe River Authority board

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the reappointment of Dick Eastland and Jeanne Stacy, along with the appointment of Jonathan Letz and Weir Labatt, to the Upper Guadalupe River Authority.

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Kilgore earns status as Music Friendly Texas Certified Community

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Kilgore has been designated as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO).

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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

By Austin News | Mar 7, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on October 14, 2024.

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

By Austin News | Mar 6, 2025

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

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Chip Roy emphasizes policy stances on voting rights and labor enforcement

By Austin News | Mar 6, 2025

In recent tweets by Rep. Chip Roy dated March 5-6, 2025, he discussed his views on preventing non-citizen voting in federal elections through legislation like the #SAVEACT and highlighted support for worksite enforcement to improve conditions for...

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Rep. Chip Roy advocates for legislative action on border security

By Austin News | Mar 6, 2025

In recent social media posts dated March 6, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy highlighted efforts to legislate President Trump's border executive orders and introduced a bill targeting non-compliant foreign governments regarding U.S. deportation directives

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Senator Cornyn discusses technology advancements with Port San Antonio leaders

By Austin News | Mar 6, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn met with leaders from Port San Antonio to discuss the port's initiatives in various technological fields, including aerospace, cybersecurity, defense, manufacturing, and global trade.