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Texas cemeteries: where history meets hauntings

By Austin News | Oct 28, 2024

As the autumn leaves change color, Texas offers more than seasonal activities.

Cruz-Kelly act boosts Texas microchip industry through bipartisan effort

By Austin News | Oct 28, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has written an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News highlighting bipartisan efforts to bring microchip manufacturing jobs to Texas.

Governor Abbott renews drought disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

By Austin News | Oct 27, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed and amended a disaster proclamation initially issued on July 8, 2022, addressing ongoing drought conditions in Texas.

Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28?

By Austin News | Oct 27, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 28.

Home sales in Travis County in week ending Oct. 19

By Austin News | Oct 26, 2024

There were 40 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Oct. 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

FDA issued 2 citations in cities across Williamson County in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 26, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Williamson County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Oct 26, 2024

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

FDA: 1 company in cities within Travis County received 2 citations in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 25, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Travis County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Media Research Center presents inaugural Free Speech Award

By Austin News | Oct 25, 2024

The Media Research Center (MRC) has awarded U.S. Senator Ted Cruz the inaugural Free Speech Award.

Cornyn criticizes VP Harris' visit to Houston ahead of election day

By Austin News | Oct 25, 2024

October 25, 2024 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn has criticized Vice President Kamala Harris' recent visit to Houston, Texas.

How many companies in cities across Hays County received FDA citations in Q3?

By Austin News | Oct 24, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Hays County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Senator Ted Cruz receives recognition for efforts supporting South Texas infrastructure

By Austin News | Oct 24, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, was recently honored by the city of Laredo. He received the Key to the City for his role in streamlining the presidential permitting process and securing permits for building and expanding four international bridges in South Texas. This includes two bridges located in Laredo.

Williamson County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 23, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Williamson County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Senator Ted Cruz receives Key to Laredo for securing bridge permits

By Austin News | Oct 23, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, received recognition from the city of Laredo for his efforts in improving infrastructure in South Texas. He was awarded the Key to the City for his role in facilitating presidential permits necessary for constructing and expanding four international bridges in the region.

3 companies in cities within Travis County received three inspections in Q3

By Austin News | Oct 22, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Travis County that received three FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Senators challenge HHS on new gender identity policy

By Austin News | Oct 22, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and James Lankford have expressed concerns over new guidance issued by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding gender identity policies. The senators, along with Jim Risch, Mike Lee, Marco Rubio, and Steve Daines, sent a letter to HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra questioning the implications of the "Gender Identity Non-Discrimination and Inclusion Policy for Employees and Applicants."