Following Hurricane Laura, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Senate to Pass Relief for Texas, Louisiana
AUSTIN—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), today wrote Senate leadership requesting the U.S. Senate take up emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure a full recovery from Hurricane Laura’s destruction in Texas and Louisiana. They wrote: “From initial reports, Hurricane Laura has caused tens of […]
Three Years Post-Harvey, Cornyn Urges FEMA to Complete Still Pending Port Aransas Projects
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today urged Administrator Pete Gaynor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work with City of Port Aransas and Texas Department of Emergency Management officials to complete projects still pending three years after Hurricane Harvey hit. He wrote: “Since Hurricane Harvey, the City of Port Aransas has worked tirelessly with FEMA […]
In Canyon, Cornyn Announces $7.7 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
CANYON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Canyon ISD Support Center that public schools in the Amarillo region so far have been allocated $7.7 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Amarillo and Canyon students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal […]
In Lubbock, Cornyn Announces $10.3 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
LUBBOCK – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Lubbock ISD that public schools in the region so far have been allocated $10.3 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Lubbock students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal CARES Act funds to transition […]
In Odessa, Cornyn Announces $8.8 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
ODESSA – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa High School that public schools in the Midland-Odessa region so far have been allocated $8.8 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Odessa students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used […]
Cornyn, Williams Op-Ed: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers
AUSTIN —U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dr. Michael Williams, President of University of North Texas Health Science Center, authored the following op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on their efforts to promote health in rural Texas communities during the coronavirus pandemic: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers Senator John Cornyn […]
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 […]