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McCaul Questions Tim Ballard on Real Human Cost of Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis

By North Austin News Report | Sep 20, 2023

On September 13, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chairman emeritus of the House Committee on Homeland Security — provided remarks at the committee’s hearing titled “An Unbearable Price: The Devastating Human Costs of the Biden-Mayorkas Border Crisis.” McCaul questioned witness Tim Ballard, a former special agent for the Department of Homeland Security, where he was assigned to the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

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Carter Questions Ft. Cavazos on Access to Food Issues

By North Austin News Report | Aug 29, 2023

Congressman John Carter (TX-31) sent a letter to Lieutenant General Sean Bernabe investigating the decisions leading up to the reported food access issues at Fort Cavazos. Along with the letter, Representative Carter issued the following statement.

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Paxton on fourth Trump indictment: 'It's a witch hunt'

By North Austin News Report | Aug 16, 2023

In a fiery rebuke, Attorney General Ken Paxton has denounced the indictment of former President Donald Trump in Georgia as a politically-driven "witch hunt," sparking renewed debate over the boundaries of election result scrutiny. Paxton's critique comes as he navigates his own legal battles and awaits a state Senate trial for potential removal from office, Newsmax reported.

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Rep. McCaul Honors Texas War Hero With New Legislation

By North Austin News Report | Aug 8, 2023

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced a bill to designate the United States Postal Service located at 1106 Main Street in Bastrop, Texas, as the ‘‘Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office” to honor one of his district’s great patriots and war heroes.

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Carter's Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill Passes House

By North Austin News Report | Jul 31, 2023

Chairman John Carter (TX-31) released the following statement after the House passed his Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill 219-211.

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Rep. McCaul Announces New Chief of Staff

By North Austin News Report | Jul 31, 2023

On July 27, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced he has named longtime aide Andrew Ross as his next Chief of Staff. Ross will officially step into the role on Monday as Chris Del Beccaro is set to depart after four years of service.

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Carter Supports America's Service Members

By North Austin News Report | Jul 25, 2023

Votes yes on the NDAA

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McCaul Votes To Support Our Troops, Defend U.S. National Security

By North Austin News Report | Jul 19, 2023

On July 14, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — chair of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs — released the following statement after voting for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024, which passed the House 219-210.

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McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Accelerate Domestic Production of Semiconductor Chips

By North Austin News Report | Jul 18, 2023

This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) introduced the Building Chips in America Act, along with U.S. Representatives Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), Brandon Williams (R-N.Y.), and Colin Allred (D-Texas), to accelerate the environmental regulatory process and avoid unnecessary delays for domestic semiconductor chip manufacturing projects.

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Rep. McCaul Announces Summer 2023 Intern Class

By North Austin News Report | Jul 2, 2023

On June 28, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced the Summer 2023 intern class in his Washington, D.C., office.

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McCaul Announces 2023 Congressional App Challenge

By North Austin News Report | Jun 30, 2023

On June 22, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) announced the 2023 Congressional App Challenge, an annual competition that encourages students to learn how to code by creating their own app. This challenge is open to middle and high school students in Texas’ 10th Congressional District through November 1st, 2023.

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McCaul Slams Biden Admin's Termination of 'Remain in Mexico' at Hearing Examining Mayorkas' Dereliction of Duty

By North Austin News Report | Jun 25, 2023

U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) delivered the following remarks at today's Committee on Homeland Security hearing examining Secretary Mayorkas’ dereliction of duty.

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McCaul Votes to Protect Americans from Bans and Burdensome Regulations on Gas Stoves

By North Austin News Report | Jun 20, 2023

This week, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) voted in favor of the Save Our Gas Stoves Act and the Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act, to prohibit the Biden administration from banning gas cooking appliances, which would increase Americans’ electricity bills and limit consumer choice.

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Net-Zero Hero: Matthew Gaston

By North Austin News Report | Jun 19, 2023

I’m helping to make Austin Net-Zero by educating our community about the importance of plants and sustainable landscapes.

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McCaul Statement on Texas CHIPS Act Becoming Law

By North Austin News Report | Jun 16, 2023

On June 12, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) — author of the CHIPS for America Act — released the following statement on the Texas CHIPS Act being signed into law.

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DAC Pride Events: Queer Film Screening, Pet Primp and Parade

By North Austin News Report | Jun 5, 2023

Celebrate LGBTQIA+ Pride Month with the the City of Austin Parks and Recreation Department at the Dougherty Arts Center (DAC) this June. Join friends and allies for a film screening that is out of this world, learn How to Primp Your Pet for Pride, and participate in a Pets and Pride Parade!

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APD Detectives Search for Three Suspects in Connection to a Shooting that Injured a Man

By North Austin News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On March 8, 2023, at approximately 1:14 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a shooting in the 3400 block of N. I.H. 35 Service Road NB. Officers and Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) arrived at the scene and located a man with a gunshot wound in one leg. The man was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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APD Detectives Release a Stock Photo of a Suspect Vehicle in Connection to a Hit and Run Crash

By North Austin News Report | Jun 5, 2023

On Monday, May 15, 2023, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services responded to a pickup truck and pedestrian crash in the 9000 block of N IH 35 SVRD SB. A preliminary investigation revealed that the pedestrian was hit by a pickup truck traveling south on the service road. The driver left the scene and did not stop or call 911. The victim was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries in critical condition.

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Traffic Fatality in the 10200 block of Research Boulevard NB

By North Austin News Report | Jun 4, 2023

On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 2:38 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a single-motorcycle crash in the 10200 block of Research Boulevard NB. Detectives believe the motorcyclist lost control and crashed into the inside guardrail. The motorcyclist was taken to a hospital and died a short time later.

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Traffic Fatality in the 900 block of W Ben White Boulevard SVRD EB

By North Austin News Report | Jun 4, 2023

On Friday, May 26, 2023, at approximately 12:56 a.m., Austin Police Department (APD) officers responded to a crash between a sedan and an unidentified pedestrian in the 900 block of W Ben White Boulevard SVRD EB. The unidentified person died at the scene. The driver of the sedan was not injured, remained on scene, and cooperated with the investigation.