Cornyn Presses Pentagon for Answers on Missing Fort Hood Soldiers
AUSTIN—Following the recent disappearance of multiple Fort Hood soldiers, including most recently Sgt. Elder Fernandes, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy urging continued action to investigate those disappearances and protect U.S. servicemembers serving at Fort Hood. He wrote: “Soldier safety is rightfully the Army’s top priority, and it is […]
Following Cornyn Request, USCIS Cancels Furloughs of More Than 13,000 Employees
AUSTIN— Following U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) request that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) delay planned furloughs and contract cancellations Friday, USCIS has announced it will cancel planned furloughs of more than 13,000 employees. “I’m glad USCIS has rethought this decision, which would have crippled our immigration system and left so many in limbo,” […]
Cornyn, Cruz: White House Grants Abbott’s Emergency Declaration Request Ahead of Storms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter today to President Donald Trump thanking him for his approval of Governor Abbott’s request for an emergency declaration and warning Texans to be prepared ahead of two tropical storms threatening the Texas Gulf Coast, Marco and Laura. They wrote: “We write to thank […]
In Bryan, Cornyn Announces $125 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
BRYAN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the Brazos Valley Food Bank that various entities in the Bryan-College Station region so far have been allocated nearly $124,600,000 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he helped sort and pack boxes of food for local families in need. He was hosted by […]
In Corpus Christi, Cornyn Announces $161 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
CORPUS CHRISTI – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital that various entities in the Corpus Christi area so far have been allocated nearly $160,900,000 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he thanked local health care employees for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and was […]
In Waco, Cornyn Announces $78 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
WACO – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Family Health Center that various entities in Waco so far have been allocated $78,483,865 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he thanked local health care employees for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and saw firsthand how the CARES Act, a coronavirus relief bill […]
In Tyler, Cornyn Announces $77 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
TYLER – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the East Texas Food Bank that various entities in Tyler so far have been allocated nearly $77,200,000 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he also volunteered, spending time sorting, packing, and loading boxes of food for East Texas families in need. He was […]
In Wichita Falls, Cornyn Announces $35 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
WICHITA FALLS – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Community Healthcare Center that various entities in the Wichita Falls region so far have been allocated $34,550,122 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he was joined by Wichita Falls Mayor Stephen Santellana to see firsthand how the CARES Act, a coronavirus relief bill […]
In Amarillo, Cornyn Announces $64 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
AMARILLO – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Pharmacy School that various entities in the Amarillo region so far have been allocated $64,308,512 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he was joined by Texas Tech University (TTU) System Chancellor Dr. Tedd Mitchell and TTUHSC […]
In Lubbock, Cornyn Announces $132 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
LUBBOCK – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) that various entities in the Lubbock region so far have been allocated $132,451,995 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he was joined by Texas Tech University (TTU) System Chancellor Dr. Tedd Mitchell, TTUHSC President Dr. Lori […]
In Abilene, Cornyn Announces $34 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
ABILENE –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Hendrick Health System that various entities in the Abilene region so far have been allocated $34,244,861 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he thanked local health care employees for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and highlighted how the CARES Act, a coronavirus relief bill […]
In San Angelo, Cornyn Announces $35 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
SAN ANGELO –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Angelo State University that various entities in the San Angelo region so far have been allocated $34,874,777 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. He was joined by Texas Tech University System Chancellor Dr. Tedd Mitchell and Angelo State University (ASU) President Lt. Gen. Ronnie Hawkins […]
Cornyn Pushes USDA to Continue Waivers for Texas Students’ School Meal Flexibility
AUSTIN—As the school year begins, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to Secretary Sonny Perdue of the U.S. Department of Agriculture urging him to continue utilizing existing flexibilities in the school nutrition and lunch programs in this upcoming year. He wrote: “We appreciate USDA’s use of child nutrition program waiver authority, flexibility provided, […]
In Midland, Cornyn Announces $61 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
MIDLAND –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the West Texas Food Bank that various entities in the Midland region so far have been allocated $61,132,495 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he helped pack boxes of food for Permian Basin families in need. He was hosted by Food Bank Executive Director […]
Cornyn Commemorates Indian Independence Day
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today wished Indian Americans living in Texas a Happy Independence Day. Indian Independence Day falls on August 15th, the day the Indian Independence Act of 1947 gave India its sovereignty from British rule. “On this day 73 years ago, India emancipated herself from British rule and began a long, […]