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'Defend Texans from the unconstitutional, illegal, tyrannical overreach': Roy challenges Americans to battle Biden, Washington

Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) was in a feisty mood — and for good reason, he told host Kevin Roberts during the Sept. 10, episode of "The Advance."


Westlake High tight end Greathouse 'blessed' to receive six offers so far

Offers are racking up for 6-foot-2-inch, 206-pound tight end Jaden Greathouse, a junior at Westlake High School in Austin, and that includes a hard recruiting offer from the University of Oklahoma.


City of Austin Public Safety Committee Will Meet Sept. 20

City of Austin Public Safety Committee Will Meet at 2 p.m., Monday, Sept. 20.


City of Austin Audit And Finance Committee Will Meet Sept. 22

City of Austin Audit And Finance Committee Will Meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22.


City of Austin City Council Will Meet Sept. 14

City of Austin City Council Will Meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 14.


City of Austin City Council Met June 8

City of Austin City Council Met Tuesday, June 8.


'A gentle giant': Akins High School offensive lineman Hall focuses on senior season before heading to UK Wildcats

Quite a few colleges and universities expressed interest in Nikolas Hall, 6-foot-6-inch, 300-pound offensive lineman from Akin High School in Austin, Akins Head Football Coach Joey Saxe said in an interview.


September poll: Veterans overwhelmingly disapprove of Biden's Afghanistan withdrawal

A new nationwide poll found the majority of veterans were not happy with how President Joe Biden handled the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years of war.


Panelists back Texas voting laws, say states lead way on 'voter integrity'

Election integrity is a major issue in the federal and state governments for many supporters of former President Donald Trump. After Texas passed Senate Bill 1 to make it easier to vote and harder to cheat, and it was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott on Sept. 7, the debate continues on the federal level.


Abbott on law banning abortion after six weeks: 'No freedom is more precious than life itself'

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is facing heavy criticism for the new abortion law where he falsely asserted that the law is in no way going to affect victims of incest or rape. However, most of these victims aren't aware that they are with a child until six weeks. Thus, this law will be forcing them to give birth.


'Texas safeguards the Second Amendment': Texans can now carry a firearm without documentation

Gov. Greg Abbott highly praised the constitutional carry law that allows citizens aged 21 and above to carry a firearm without any barriers whatsoever. However, law enforcement officers are quite worried that this will make their job even more difficult and dangerous.



City of Austin City Council Met June 8

City of Austin City Council Met Tuesday, June 8.


Heritage Foundation analyst: Media all wrong on new Texas election law

The mainstream media and advocacy groups have erroneously characterized the new Texas election reform law as one that restricts voting access, says Hans van Spakovsky of The Heritage Foundation.


City of Austin City Council Met June 7

City of Austin City Council Met Monday, June 7.


Texas to reap more than $35 billion from bipartisan infrastructure bill, CNBC study finds

Texas would receive the second highest allocation among the 50 states from the federal bipartisan infrastructure bill, amounting to $1,200 per Texas resident, according to a new analysis from CNBC.


City of Austin City Council Will Meet Sept. 10

City of Austin City Council Will Meet at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept. 10.


City of Austin City Council Met June 3

City of Austin City Council Met Thursday, June 3.


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Met May 6

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Met Thursday, May 6.


City of Austin City Council Met June 1

City of Austin City Council Met Tuesday, June 1.