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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.

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.

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.

Weekly recap of Travis County home sales during week ending Feb. 15

By Austin News | Feb 22, 2025

There were 64 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Feb. 15, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Feb 22, 2025

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

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25?

By Austin News | Feb 22, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

Chip Roy addresses immigration policies and cartel threats

By Austin News | Feb 21, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy from Texas' 21st district shared his views on recent immigration policies and cartel threats through social media posts dated February 20-21, 2025.

Rep. Chip Roy discusses immigration and healthcare policy on Twitter

By Austin News | Feb 21, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses significant policy issues via Twitter on February 21, 2025, covering topics such as Venezuelan immigration measures by the Trump administration, critiques of COVID-19 healthcare responses, and strategies against drug cartels

Rep. Chip Roy highlights recent actions against illegal immigration

By Austin News | Feb 21, 2025

On February 21, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy addressed issues regarding Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and introduced legislation with Rep. Morgan Griffith aimed at restructuring the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24?

By Austin News | Feb 21, 2025

This former Austin News area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24?

By Austin News | Feb 21, 2025

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24.

Chip Roy comments on covid-19 vaccine mandates and border security

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

Rep. Chip Roy addresses key issues such as COVID-19 vaccine mandates and immigration policy through recent social media posts dated February 19-20, emphasizing healthcare freedom and effective border security measures

Ted Cruz endorses Steven Bradbury for Deputy Secretary of Transportation

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

In a recent Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) endorsed Steven Bradbury for the role of Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

Senator Ted Cruz calls for modernization of U.S. air traffic control systems

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, the Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, emphasized the urgent need to modernize America's air traffic control (ATC) system during an event hosted by the Aero Club of Washington.

Trump nominee commits to DOT reforms during Senate hearing

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

Steven Bradbury, nominated by President Donald Trump for the role of Deputy Secretary at the Department of Transportation (DOT), appeared before the Senate Commerce Committee to outline his priorities.

Senator Cruz discusses U.S.-Africa relations with ambassadors

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, convened a roundtable with African ambassadors and representatives in Washington, D.C. The meeting included delegates...

Senator Cornyn leads GOP effort urging ATF alignment with Trump’s Second Amendment agenda

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with 29 other Senate Republicans, has sent a letter to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Marvin Richardson.

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By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

In recent social media updates dated February 20, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy outlined his legislative initiatives and responses to national security matters including vaccine manufacturer liability and immigration law reforms targeting criminal...

Cruz and Cantwell announce commerce subcommittee rosters for 119th Congress

By Austin News | Feb 20, 2025

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have announced the subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress under the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.