Austin News

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced that President Joe Biden has signed into law three bills that he introduced, which will rename post offices in Texas to honor fallen heroes. The post offices are located in Corpus Christi, Bastrop, and Brownsville.

Senator Cruz expressed his sentiments by stating, "I am deeply honored to contribute to preserving the legacy of three extraordinary Texans - Capt. Bob Batterson, Sergeant Major Billy Waugh, and First Lieutenant Andres Zermeño – who defended our nation with unparalleled courage and devotion. They embodied the highest ideals of American patriotism and their sacrifices will now stand as a timeless testament to their heroism in the communities they called home for generations of Texans to come."

The newly designated post offices include:

- The United States Post Office on North Tancahua Street in Corpus Christi will be named the “Captain Robert E. ‘Bob’ Batterson Post Office.” Capt. Batterson was a United States Navy veteran and former Naval Aviator.

- The United States Post Office on Main Street in Bastrop will be known as the “Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office.” Sergeant Major Waugh was a recipient of the Silver Star and an eight-time Purple Heart recipient.

- The United States Post Office on East Los Ebanos Boulevard in Brownsville will be called the “First Lieutenant Andres Zermeño Post Office.” Lieutenant Zermeño was a United States Army veteran who lost his life while supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan.

These designations aim to memorialize the service and sacrifice of these individuals for future generations.