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Texas earns Michelin stars: Governor Abbott congratulates local restaurants

By Austin News | Nov 13, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott extended his congratulations to the Texas restaurants featured in the inaugural MICHELIN Guide Texas.

Senators demand answers from VA over unauthorized access to candidate records

By Austin News | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, alongside several colleagues, has formally addressed concerns to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough regarding unauthorized access to medical records by VA employees.

Cornyn comments on GOP leadership election results

By Austin News | Nov 13, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has issued a statement following the Senate Republican leadership elections for the 119th Congress.

Travis County home prices rose in October 2024 compared to October 2023

By Austin News | Nov 11, 2024

In October, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $30,031 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 27.5%.

Home prices in Travis County during September 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

By Austin News | Nov 10, 2024

In September, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $6,529 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 37.6%.

Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11?

By Austin News | Nov 10, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11.

Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11?

By Austin News | Nov 10, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 11.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Nov 9, 2024

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

Travis County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Nov. 2

By Austin News | Nov 9, 2024

There were 72 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Nov. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cornyn urges accountability after US-Mexico water dispute agreement

By Austin News | Nov 9, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has issued a statement following the signing of an agreement between the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) within the U.S. Department of State and Mexico.

Senators urge Biden-Harris Administration to revise Qatar policy regarding Hamas

By Austin News | Nov 8, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, along with colleagues including Senators Roger Wicker and Jim Risch, has urged the Biden-Harris Administration to change its policy towards Qatar in relation to Hamas.

St. Edward's University continues to mandate “COVID” mRNA injections

By Austin News | Nov 7, 2024

St. Edward's University in Austin, Texas, still requires students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.

Governor Abbott highlights growing support for school choice in Texas

By Austin News | Nov 7, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott highlighted the increasing support for school choice in Texas during a media event at Kingdom Life Academy in Tyler.

Texas mail-in ballot curing deadline set for November 12

By Austin News | Nov 7, 2024

After the general election, Texas voters with signature issues on their mail ballots or those who voted provisionally have until Tuesday, November 12 at 5 p.m. to rectify these issues to ensure their votes are counted.

Analysis: Texas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Austin News | Nov 6, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Austin News shows that Texas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.