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Court reinstates permits for Texas LNG projects

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has expressed approval of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit's decision to reinstate approvals for LNG projects in Texas.

Cornyn criticizes Democrats over alleged attacks on Tesla vehicles

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Senator John Cornyn criticized Democrats on Fox News' The Faulkner Focus, accusing them of attacking Tesla cars and dealerships nationwide due to their refusal to accept President Trump's mandate from the November 5th election.

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Max Smith, former Anderson High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Sunday, March 23 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Austin News | Mar 24, 2025

The game took place in Fiserv Forum.

2,374 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Information industry across Austin News publication area in 2024

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

In 2024, 2,374 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Information industry located within the Austin News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Governor Abbott appoints two to Sulphur River Basin Authority Board

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Aaron Rolen and Jason E. Spencer to the Sulphur River Basin Authority Board of Directors.

Texas sets new records in employment and business expansion

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Texas has once again broken records in employment, marking significant achievements in job creation and labor force size as of January 2025.

Governor Abbott announces first small business summit of the year in Uvalde

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the first Governor’s Small Business Summit of 2025 will take place in Uvalde on March 27.

Texas secures federal grant for firefighting efforts against Double S Fire

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Texas's request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant to aid in combating the Double S Fire in Hutchinson County.

Governor Abbott announces SBA aid for Welder Fire and North Texas storms

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved disaster declarations for communities in South Texas affected by the Welder Fire and for North Texas areas impacted by severe weather earlier this...

Texas Women's Hall of Fame nominations open until May 2

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the Governor’s Commission for Women is currently accepting nominations for the 2025 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame.

Governor Abbott announces virtual film & digital media friendly workshop

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott, alongside the Texas Film Commission, has announced a virtual workshop aimed at certifying communities as Film Friendly Texas and Digital Media Friendly Texas.

Texas celebrates economic success at Nasdaq luncheon

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott highlighted Texas' economic achievements at a Nasdaq luncheon in Dallas, celebrating the state's business opportunities and its status as a symbol of the American dream.

Governor Abbott advocates for school choice during visit to Plano academy

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Abbott visited St. Timothy Christian Academy in Plano, where he met with students with special needs, their parents, and educators.

Governor Abbott seeks SBA aid after Welder Fire impacts South Texas

By Austin News | Mar 23, 2025

Governor Greg Abbott has requested a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for South Texas communities affected by the Welder Fire earlier this month.