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Senate passes bill upgrading penalty for smuggling phones into federal prisons

By Austin News | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has issued a statement following the Senate's approval of the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act. The legislation aims to address the issue of contraband cellphones in federal prisons by elevating the charge for smuggling such devices from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill will now proceed to the House of Representatives for consideration.

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Senators demand answers from Mayorkas on Afghan parolee linked to terror plot

By Austin News | Oct 18, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with several other Republican senators, has addressed a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter seeks clarification on the vetting process of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national who was recently arrested in connection with a plot to commit violence on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day.

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Texas experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of September 2024

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Texas experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

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New direct flight connects San Antonio with Washington D.C., enhancing regional growth

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

Today, the Department of Transportation announced its intent to award a new nonstop flight route between San Antonio International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. This decision comes after the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, co-authored by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz, was signed into law. The act allocated five new round-trip flights between Reagan National and beyond-perimeter locations.

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Senators file amicus brief against highway emissions rule

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Kevin Cramer, and Shelley Moore Capito have submitted a bicameral amicus brief challenging the Biden-Harris administration's greenhouse gas emissions rule on highways. This move follows the decision by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas to vacate the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) rule requiring states to measure highway emissions.

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Cornyn supports new American Airlines route from San Antonio to Washington D.C

By Austin News | Oct 16, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his approval following the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to establish a direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport. This route will be serviced by American Airlines, which is based in Texas.

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Cruz and colleagues introduce bill against Biden-Harris immigration policy

By Austin News | Oct 15, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, John Cornyn, and Thom Tillis have introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act in an effort to close what they see as a loophole in current immigration law. This move comes in response to actions taken by the Biden-Harris administration, which have allowed illegal immigrants who entered the U.S. without inspection or overstayed their visas to receive amnesty.

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Navasota named Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by Governor Abbott

By Austin News | Oct 13, 2024

The City of Navasota has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO), Governor Greg Abbott announced today. This designation comes after Navasota completed a multi-step certification process, becoming part of a program that aims to boost economic development and job creation through music in Texas cities.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By Austin News | Oct 13, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

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Texas strengthens border security through arrests and technology

By Austin News | Oct 12, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott, along with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Texas National Guard, is actively working to secure the border, focusing on stopping drug, weapon, and human smuggling into Texas. The multi-agency effort, known as Operation Lone Star, has resulted in over 521,100 illegal immigrant apprehensions and more than 47,400 criminal arrests since its inception. This includes over 41,000 felony charges.

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Texas DPS names training center after retiring director Steven McCraw

By Austin News | Oct 12, 2024

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw was honored at his final Public Safety Commission (PSC) meeting before retirement. The meeting, held at DPS headquarters in Austin, saw the PSC adopt a resolution to name the department’s new training facility as the Steven C. McCraw Law Enforcement Academy and Training Center.

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Recent Travis County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

By Austin News | Oct 12, 2024

There were 65 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Oct 12, 2024

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

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Washington County Districts in 2022-23 School Year: White students were the most represented ethnicity

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

White was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Washington County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Abbott announces $1.1M grant boost for Bexar County veteran courts

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced the allocation of over $1.1 million in grants to support veterans involved in the justice system in Bexar County, Texas. The funding, provided through the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA), was awarded to the Bexar County Commissioners Court and Bexar County Misdemeanor Veterans Treatment Court. This initiative is part of the Texas Veterans Commission’s (TVC) Grants Across Texas presentations.

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Texas' 'One Pill Kills' campaign exceeds expectations with over 1.5 billion impressions

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that Texas' "One Pill Kills" multimedia campaign has achieved over 1.5 billion impressions since its launch in September 2023. This figure nearly doubles the initial projections for the campaign, which utilizes a variety of media platforms including social media, podcasts, digital displays, and billboards. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) plans to continue this initiative through August 2025.

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Blackwell School recognized as national historic site during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Austin News | Oct 11, 2024

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote an op-ed for the El Paso Times celebrating the designation of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as a national park. This recognition was achieved through his Blackwell School National Historic Site Act.

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Comal County Districts: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2022-23 school year?

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2024

White was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Comal County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Texas senators urge revival of NADBank's Water Infrastructure Fund

By Austin News | Oct 10, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn, along with other Texas delegation members, have reached out to the North American Development Bank (NADBank) to advocate for the revival of its Water Infrastructure Fund. This initiative aims to support border communities grappling with water shortages.

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2022-23 School Year in Travis County Districts: What was the predominant ethnicity?

By Austin News | Oct 9, 2024

Hispanic was the most prevalent ethnicity among students in Travis County districts during the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.