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Cornyn and Ossoff introduce bill focusing on transparency in hidden foster care

By Austin News | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Jon Ossoff have introduced the Foster Care Placement Transparency Act. This legislation aims to require states to measure and publicly report on children who are separated from their parents in informal foster care arrangements, often referred to as "hidden foster care." These arrangements involve placing a child with a caregiver informally without formal state intervention or oversight.

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How many white students were enrolled in University of Texas University Charter School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

University of Texas University Charter School District had 253 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn-led bill enhancing trade security signed into law

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Tom Carper, James Lankford, and Maggie Hassan have announced that their legislation to enhance the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program has been signed into law. The new law aims to bolster cross-border trade while addressing terrorism concerns.

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Cruz celebrates Lubbock County's highway addition to future Interstate 27

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has announced the designation of a section of the state highway system in Lubbock County as part of Interstate 27. This development officially integrates another portion of the Ports-to-Plains Corridor into the U.S. Interstate System. The legislation to designate this corridor, stretching from Laredo, Texas, to Raton, New Mexico, as future Interstate 27 was led by Sen. Cruz and became law earlier this year.

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Cruz-Kelly chips reform law aims to boost U.S. semiconductor industry

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced the signing of a bipartisan bill aimed at expediting semiconductor manufacturing plant construction, which he co-authored with Senator Mark Kelly. The legislation, known as the Kelly-Cruz bill, seeks to remove obstacles related to environmental reviews and permits for microchip projects. It is designed to lower compliance costs for chip manufacturers and accelerate construction timelines across Texas and the nation.

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Senator Cornyn backs disaster relief efforts post-Hurricane Helene

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his support for an appropriations package aimed at providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The statement comes in response to a request made by several senators, including Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott, Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine.

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How many white students were enrolled in University of Texas at Austin High School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 2, 2024

White students made up 47.1% of University of Texas at Austin High School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Senator Cruz responds to Iranian missile attack on Israel

By Austin News | Oct 1, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement in response to a recent ballistic missile attack on Israel by Iran. As a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Cruz labeled the event as an "act of war" and held Iran accountable for the subsequent consequences.

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Nyos Charter School District Education: 574 white students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 30, 2024

White students made up 35.3% of Nyos Charter School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Vietnam War 'Dustoff' crews

By Austin News | Sep 30, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have announced that their legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Vietnam War veterans known as "Dustoff Crews" has been signed into law.

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Texas sends generators to aid Georgia's hurricane recovery

By Austin News | Sep 30, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to send emergency power generators to Georgia. This action follows a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency in response to Hurricane Helene.

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Monarch butterflies' epic migration showcases resilience through Texas

By Austin News | Sep 30, 2024

Monarch butterflies have long been cherished in Texas, celebrated for their remarkable annual migration that spans thousands of miles. This journey, covering up to 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico, sees the Monarchs traverse through Texas on a path stretching from Wichita Falls to Eagle Pass. Their migration is fraught with challenges like extreme weather and habitat loss, yet these resilient insects continue undeterred.

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There were 704 white students enrolled in Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 29, 2024

Harmony Science Academy (Austin) School District had 704 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Texas DPS trooper dies after being struck during crash investigation

By Austin News | Sep 29, 2024

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has announced the death of Highway Patrol Trooper Kevin Alexis Ramirez Vasquez, who was struck by a vehicle while investigating a traffic crash in Ector County. The incident occurred on SH 302 around 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

By Austin News | Sep 29, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 53.4% of Valor Public Schools District's student body in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 28, 2024

White students made up 53.4% of Valor Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Travis County home sales in week ending Sept. 21

By Austin News | Sep 28, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Sept. 21, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Sep 28, 2024

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

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Senator Cruz comments on Israeli operations against Hezbollah

By Austin News | Sep 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has released a statement following Hezbollah's confirmation that Israel eliminated its leader Hassan Nasrallah and significant parts of its command structure.

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There were 6 multiracial students enrolled in Promesa Public Schools District in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Sep 27, 2024

Multiracial students made up 0.6% of Promesa Public Schools District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.