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Texas inflation rate outpaces national average as of November 2024

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

As of November 2024, Texas experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Bill targeting child sexual abuse awaits presidential approval

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Maggie Hassan, and Ben Ray Luján have announced the progress of their Jenna Quinn Law, which has successfully passed the House and is now awaiting the President's signature.

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Cornyn meets with Trump's nominee for USTR

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, held a meeting today with Jamieson Greer in Washington.

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Direct flight from San Antonio to Washington D.C. established

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed approval following the announcement of a new direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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Bill targeting online child exploitation passes Senate

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

The Senate has passed the PROTECT Our Children Act, a bill aimed at reauthorizing and modernizing the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program.

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Cruz-led bipartisan bills advance in end-of-Congress legislation

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has seen several bipartisan bills introduced by Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) included in the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025.

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Federal Judicial Stabilization Act passes Senate, awaits presidential approval

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, along with Democratic Senator Mazie Hirono from Hawaii, has successfully passed bipartisan legislation in the Senate.

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Texas towns illuminate holiday spirit with festive lights and events

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

The holiday season in Texas is marked by a vibrant display of lights and festivities across various towns.

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Bipartisan bill on border contractor services heads to President

By Austin News | Dec 17, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Maggie Hassan have announced that their bipartisan legislation, the DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, has successfully passed the Senate and is now on its way to the President for approval.

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There were 96,725 Hispanic students enrolled in Travis County schools in 2022-23 school year

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2024

There were 96,725 Hispanic students enrolled in Travis County schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Cornyn urges Congress to act on outbound investment threats

By Austin News | Dec 16, 2024

U.S. Senator John Cornyn has called for immediate action regarding outbound investment in countries deemed as concerns, such as China.

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Governor Abbott renews wildfire disaster proclamation for multiple Texas counties

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott has renewed a wildfire disaster proclamation initially issued on October 14, 2024.

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Texas DPS graduates new trooper class after rigorous training

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2024

The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has officially welcomed 130 new Troopers to the Texas Highway Patrol.

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Travis County home valuations rose in November compared to the same period in 2023

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2024

In November, the median sale price of a home in Travis County rose by $18,187 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 15.7%.

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Which former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?

By Austin News | Dec 15, 2024

These former Austin News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16.

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Austin News area weekly mass times

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2024

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

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Week ending Dec. 7: Travis County home sales

By Austin News | Dec 14, 2024

There were 44 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending Dec. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Texans head to polls for local runoff elections impacting millions

By Austin News | Dec 13, 2024

Election Day is set for tomorrow, December 14, for over three million Texans involved in the 2024 Local Runoff Elections.

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Bill passes Senate to enhance fentanyl detection capabilities

By Austin News | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Jon Ossoff, and James Lankford have announced the Senate's approval of their bill aimed at enhancing law enforcement's ability to detect fentanyl.

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U.S.-Mexico border checkpoint renamed after fallen agent James R. Dominguez

By Austin News | Dec 13, 2024

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn have announced that their proposed legislation, the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act, has been signed into law.