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Federal aid granted for Pauline Road Fire response

Governor Greg Abbott announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to address the Pauline Road Fire in San Jacinto and Montgomery counties.

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

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Governor Abbott appoints three to Texas Tech University System Board

Governor Greg Abbott has made key appointments to the Texas Tech University System Board of Regents.

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

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iWatchTexas aids FBI in arresting man for online school shooting threats

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety's iWatchTexas program played a crucial role in preventing a potential school attack by alerting authorities to online threats.

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Texas allocates $239M for rural mental health facility expansion

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced a significant financial commitment to improve mental health care in rural Texas.

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Sweetwater joins over 175 communities as film friendly texas certified community

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott announced that Sweetwater has been recognized as a Film Friendly Texas Certified Community.

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Texas DPS arrests gang member, seizes large quantity of marijuana

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently apprehended a gang member and confiscated 200 pounds of marijuana in Cameron County.

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Governor Abbott appoints Brandy Robinson as Austin County Criminal District Attorney

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Brandy Robinson as the Austin County Criminal District Attorney.

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Texas honors volunteers making a difference across communities

By Austin News | Mar 26, 2025

First Lady Cecilia Abbott, the Honorary Chair of the Governor's Volunteer Awards, has announced the recipients of the 41st Annual Governor’s Volunteer Awards.

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Senate committee examines Boeing's response post-Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 incident

By Austin News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a full committee hearing to be held on April 2, 2025.

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Roger Williams announces congressional art competition and honors Major General Livingston

By Austin News | Mar 25, 2025

In recent social media posts dated March 24-25, 2025, Rep. Roger Williams engaged with his constituents by announcing an art competition themed around patriotism and expressing gratitude towards Major General James Livingston for his service.

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Senator Cruz requests investigation into alleged CCP influence on U.S. telecom advancements

By Austin News | Mar 25, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has called on Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard to investigate potential interference by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in American telecommunications advancements.

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Legislation proposed to expand Big Bend National Park boundaries

By Austin News | Mar 25, 2025

March 25, 2025 WASHINGTON – A new legislative effort to expand Big Bend National Park has been introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ben Ray Luján, along with Congressman Tony Gonzales.

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Rep. Chip Roy advocates cutting regulation and spending

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

In recent tweets from March 24, Rep. Chip Roy voiced opposition to federal regulations and praised initiatives aimed at reducing government expenditure.

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Roger Williams shares news and condolences via Twitter

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 22 and March 24, Rep. Roger Williams discussed ongoing legislative updates and offered condolences for Mia Love's passing due to glioblastoma—a disease familiar to him through personal experience with his wife Patty's...

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Senator Cornyn discusses energy independence and tax cuts during Texas tour

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn recently recapped his travels across Texas, where he engaged with local communities about the significance of energy independence and the extension of the Trump tax cuts.

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Texas senators urge SCOTUS review of state's lobbying law

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz have submitted an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, urging it to review Sullivan v. Texas Ethics Commission.

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Cruz welcomes Trump's approval of deepwater port license near Texas-Louisiana

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has expressed approval following the Trump administration's decision to grant a license to Delfin LNG, LLC.

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Chip Roy critiques inflation act and immigration policies in latest tweets

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

On March 24, 2025, Rep. Chip Roy voiced strong opinions against current legislative measures like the Inflation Reduction Act while also addressing immigration concerns via social media posts.

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Court reinstates permits for Texas LNG projects

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has expressed approval of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit's decision to reinstate approvals for LNG projects in Texas.

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Cornyn criticizes Democrats over alleged attacks on Tesla vehicles

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn criticized Democrats on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, accusing them of attacking Tesla cars and dealerships nationwide due to their refusal to accept President Trump's mandate from the November 5th election.