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Manhattan Institute's Shapiro and Rufo: 'Abolish 'diversity, equity and inclusion' bureaucracies'
By Austin Journal Report | Jan 24, 2023
Ilya Shapiro and Chris Rufo of the Manhattan Institute recently wrote an opinion piece published in the Wall Street Journal where they called for legislators to reform higher education through a list of reform proposals that started with abolishing “diversity, equity and inclusion” offices.
Texas First Lady invites 'Texans of all faiths to join us in prayer and action to eradicate human trafficking'
By Austin Journal Report | Jan 9, 2023
The Governor's Response Against Child Exploitation (GRACE) will launch the third annual Week of Prayer to End Human Trafficking through a virtual Facebook event at 7 p.m. on Monday.
Abbott meets Biden, delivers note to president: 'This chaos is the direct result of your failure to enforce the immigration laws that Congress enacted'
By John Suayan | Jan 9, 2023
President Joe Biden and Gov. Greg Abbott met in El Paso on Sunday, with the interaction marked by the latter hand-delivering a note to the former.
Scott: 'Election audit demonstrates how Texas' measures can and should be used'
By John Suayan | Dec 20, 2022
The Texas Secretary of State's Office (SOS) has published the second and last phase of the agency’s full forensic audit on Monday of the results from the 2020 general election, a press release said.
Watson on runoff win: 'I’m as grateful today as I was 25 years ago to be entrusted with this job'
By John Suayan | Dec 14, 2022
Former Texas Sen. Kirk Watson defeated incumbent Texas Rep. Celia Israel in Tuesday’s runoff election for Austin mayor, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austin mayoral aspirants push for bigger turnout: 'With a runoff you get more time to visit with voters'
By John Suayan | Dec 5, 2022
With barely a week left before their runoff election on Tuesday, Dec. 13, Austin mayoral aspirants Celia Israel and Kirk Watson are making their last-minute pitches as to why they should hold the state capital’s highest office.
Cruz on bid for third term: 'I'm focused on the battles in the U.S. Senate'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced his intentions to seek a third term in two years on Saturday, per a report from The Texas Tribune.
Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County Elections
By Press Release | Nov 15, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County's elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, staffing problems, and more.
Teen winner of Hays County district clerk's race: 'I believe I am ready to take on this office'
By John Suayan | Nov 14, 2022
Most 19-year-olds are navigating their sophomore years in college or working to save up for an apartment, but Avrey Anderson isn’t like his peers.
Patrick wins rematch with Collier: 'The other side does not line up with the values of West Texas, Central Texas and rural Texas'
By John Suayan | Nov 9, 2022
Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick emerged the victor on Tuesday of the rematch between him and Democratic challenger Mike Collier.
Abbott on reelection to third term: 'Texans sent a very resounding message'
By John Suayan | Nov 9, 2022
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott easily secured reelection on Tuesday by amassing 55% of the vote to defeat Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.
St. Edward's professor: 'There aren’t a lot of other exciting races in the state'
By John Suayan | Nov 1, 2022
Approximately 19% of Travis County’s registered voters went to the polls in the first week of early voting for the 2022 midterms, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Cruz to 'The View' on legitimacy of 2020 WH race: 'You don’t do it to Hillary Clinton'
By John Suayan | Oct 26, 2022
Texas’ junior U.S. senator appeared on a nationally televised talk show on Monday, maintaining that President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 general election is illegitimate, a Texas Tribune report said.
Paxton on formation of 2022 General Election Integrity Team: 'The foundation of our constitutional republic is a secure and transparent ballot'
By John Suayan | Oct 25, 2022
Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton announced the creation of a body to ensure election integrity throughout the State of Texas on Monday, according to a press release issued by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG).
Officer's widow on pictures of mayor apparently asleep at funeral: 'This was crushing...I am crushed'
By John Suayan | Oct 5, 2022
Austin Mayor Steve Adler raised ire after a purported photograph of him falling asleep during an Austin police officer’s funeral on Monday went viral, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Austin mayoral candidate Virden: 'Few decisions in Austin's history have had a more devastating impact than city council's decision to defund the police'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 4, 2022
A recent poll in Austin conducted by Notley Ventures in conjunction with the Austin Monitor, found that behind affordability, public safety and crime is the biggest issue on Austin voters' minds this November.
Abbott, O'Rourke meet in lone debate of gubernatorial contest: 'Voters want to know who they’re voting for and what they’re voting for'
By John Suayan | Oct 1, 2022
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke met at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg on Friday for their first and only debate, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Watson, Israel address Austin issues at 'The Next Mayor' panel
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 1, 2022
At a recent Texas Tribune panel called “The Next Mayor,” mayoral candidates Celia Israel and Kirk Watson got the opportunity to talk about the important issues facing Austin.
Paxton on subpoena attempt at residence: 'They’re attacking me for having the audacity to avoid a stranger lingering outside my home'
By John Suayan | Sep 27, 2022
A process server alleged that Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton left his house on Monday to evade a subpoena, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Prominent Clinton investigator, ex-Baylor president Starr dies at 76: 'It was a privilege to have been associated with him and to have known him'
By John Suayan | Sep 13, 2022
A former Baylor University (BU) president who played a central role in the investigations centered on former President Bill Clinton died at the age of 76 in Houston on Tuesday, per Austin and Central Texas-based media outlets.