AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Votaw Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/votaw-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/votaw-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Sat, 30 Nov 2024 04:50:54 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dib Waldrip as Presiding Judge of the Third Administrative Judicial Region for a term set to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-waldrip-presiding-judge-of-the-third-administrative-judicial-region-31497411-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-waldrip-presiding-judge-of-the-third-administrative-judicial-region-31497411-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn, Klobuchar Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act Passes House WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-klobuchar-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-passes-house-31497710-daingerfield-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-klobuchar-justice-and-mental-health-collaboration-reauthorization-act-passes-house-31497710-daingerfield-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn: Delay in Passing Defense Bill Jeopardizes National Security Our Democratic colleagues have had a majority in both the Senate and the House https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-delay-in-passing-defense-bill-jeopardizes-national-security-31497713-gail-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-delay-in-passing-defense-bill-jeopardizes-national-security-31497713-gail-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cruz Statement on Vote Against So-Called Respect for Marriage Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/cruz-statement-on-vote-against-socalled-respect-for-marriage-act-31497714-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cruz-statement-on-vote-against-socalled-respect-for-marriage-act-31497714-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Ricky Garcia to the State Board of Dental Examiners for a term set to expire February 1, 2027. The https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-garcia-to-state-board-of-dental-examiners-31497405-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-garcia-to-state-board-of-dental-examiners-31497405-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jeff Rambin to the Sixth Court of Appeals, Place 2, effective January 1, 2023, for a term set to https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-rambin-to-sixth-court-of-appeals-31497410-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-appoints-rambin-to-sixth-court-of-appeals-31497410-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rep. Roy Draws Line On Leftist Agenda Items In Defense Bill WASHINGTON—On Tuesday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21), joined by Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roy-draws-line-on-leftist-agenda-items-in-defense-bill-31497989-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roy-draws-line-on-leftist-agenda-items-in-defense-bill-31497989-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Troy E. Nehls-I Am Voting to Avoid a Catastrophic Rail Strike WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), a member of the https://www.americantowns.com/news/troy-e-nehlsi-am-voting-to-avoid-a-catastrophic-rail-strike-31497991-daisetta-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/troy-e-nehlsi-am-voting-to-avoid-a-catastrophic-rail-strike-31497991-daisetta-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Babin Rejects Biden Passing the Buck on Rail Strike WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) issued the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/babin-rejects-biden-passing-the-buck-on-rail-strike-31497993-paige-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/babin-rejects-biden-passing-the-buck-on-rail-strike-31497993-paige-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on Dec 1st, announced senior staff leadership in his administration following hiring and staff changes. Gardner https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-senior-staff-leadership-31498132-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-announces-senior-staff-leadership-31498132-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Dear Texas Economic Development Stakeholders, As we start to close out another successful year, filled with growth and prosperity for Texas, I'd https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-governors-texas-business-bulletin-december-2022-31498146-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/the-governors-texas-business-bulletin-december-2022-31498146-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn, Ellzey Bill to Honor Late Rep. Ron Wright Passes House WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Congressman Jake Ellzey https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-ellzey-bill-to-honor-late-rep-ron-wright-passes-house-31498496-daingerfield-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-ellzey-bill-to-honor-late-rep-ron-wright-passes-house-31498496-daingerfield-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Cornyn: Secretary Mayorkas Can't Cherry-Pick Laws to Enforce at the Border The Secretary just simply doesn't have the authority to cherry-pick https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-secretary-mayorkas-cant-cherrypick-laws-to-enforce-at-the-border-31498500-fabens-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-secretary-mayorkas-cant-cherrypick-laws-to-enforce-at-the-border-31498500-fabens-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Railway Strike Negotiations WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-issues-statement-on-railway-strike-negotiations-31498504-daisetta-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-cruz-issues-statement-on-railway-strike-negotiations-31498504-daisetta-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor Abbott Celebrates University Of Houston's Groundbreaking Fentanyl Vaccine Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated the tremendous achievement https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-celebrates-university-of-houstons-groundbreaking-fentanyl-vaccine-31498637-early-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-celebrates-university-of-houstons-groundbreaking-fentanyl-vaccine-31498637-early-tx.html Government and Politics Sat, 30 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600