AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Abbott 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/abbott-tx 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/abbott-tx https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Tue, 21 May 2024 19:41:57 -0500 McCaul Condemns Biden Administration and Democrats Reckless Spending Washington, D.C. – Representative Michael McCaul (TX-10) released https://www.americantowns.com/news/mccaul-condemns-biden-administration-and-democrats-reckless-spending-31430507-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mccaul-condemns-biden-administration-and-democrats-reckless-spending-31430507-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Governor Abbott Looks Forward To Debating Beto O’Rourke On September 30th “In between television appearances in New York and https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-abbott-looks-forward-to-debating-beto-on-september-30th-31444552-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/gov-abbott-looks-forward-to-debating-beto-on-september-30th-31444552-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rep. Gohmert Greets Dr. Simone Gold as She is Released from Federal Prison Rep. Louie Gohmert (TX-01) joined Dr. Simone Gold today as she was https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-gohmert-greets-dr-simone-gold-as-she-is-released-from-federal-prison-31453285-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-gohmert-greets-dr-simone-gold-as-she-is-released-from-federal-prison-31453285-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500  Justice for Warriors Caucus Defends Army Doctor Facing Retaliation Over Covid Vaccine Waivers After learning that U.S. Army Maj. Samuel https://www.americantowns.com/news/justice-for-warriors-caucus-defends-army-doctor-facing-retaliation-over-covid-vaccine-waivers-31468099-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/justice-for-warriors-caucus-defends-army-doctor-facing-retaliation-over-covid-vaccine-waivers-31468099-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Co-Author Consumer Protection Bill on Recording Smart Devices WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-cruz-cantwell-coauthor-consumer-protection-bill-on-recording-smart-devices-31493630-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sens-cruz-cantwell-coauthor-consumer-protection-bill-on-recording-smart-devices-31493630-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cornyn: Without Changes, Respect for Marriage Act Tramples on Religious Liberties While this bill does not move the needle on same-sex marriage, https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-without-changes-respect-for-marriage-act-tramples-on-religious-liberties-31496411-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-without-changes-respect-for-marriage-act-tramples-on-religious-liberties-31496411-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 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 Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cornyn: 'This is Not What Responsible Governing Looks Like' A strong National Defense Authorization Act is critical to the success of our service https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-this-is-not-what-responsible-governing-looks-like-31500873-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-this-is-not-what-responsible-governing-looks-like-31500873-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Rep. Roy's statement on the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act WASHINGTON—On Thursday, Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roys-statement-on-the-2023-national-defense-authorization-act-31503343-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rep-roys-statement-on-the-2023-national-defense-authorization-act-31503343-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Pat Fallon Sends Letter to Mayorkas Regarding ICE's Underreporting Washington, D.C. – Earlier today, Congressman Pat https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pat-fallon-sends-letter-to-mayorkas-regarding-ices-underreporting-31507857-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-pat-fallon-sends-letter-to-mayorkas-regarding-ices-underreporting-31507857-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill Inspired by Nassar Survivors to Improve FBI Child Victim Protocols Passes House WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-colleagues-bill-inspired-by-nassar-survivors-to-improve-fbi-child-victim-protocols-passes-house-31512434-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cornyn-colleagues-bill-inspired-by-nassar-survivors-to-improve-fbi-child-victim-protocols-passes-house-31512434-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Congressman Cloud Votes in Opposition of Kevin McCarthy for House Speaker Washington, D.C.—Today, Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) issued https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-cloud-votes-in-opposition-of-kevin-mccarthy-for-house-speaker-31514074-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/congressman-cloud-votes-in-opposition-of-kevin-mccarthy-for-house-speaker-31514074-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Burgess Votes in Favor of Pro-life Measures Washington, D.C. – Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) released the following https://www.americantowns.com/news/burgess-votes-in-favor-of-prolife-measures-31519918-abbott-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/burgess-votes-in-favor-of-prolife-measures-31519918-abbott-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 Especially Texan: Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza Texas-born Ignacio Seguín Zaragoza led Mexican forces to victory at the Battle https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-texas-news-especially-texan-ignacio-seguin-zaragoza-31373181-tallahassee-fl.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/legacy-of-texas-news-especially-texan-ignacio-seguin-zaragoza-31373181-tallahassee-fl.html Clubs and Organizations Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500 AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott on May 20th, activated the Joint Border Security Operations Center (JBSOC) and directed the Texas https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-joint-border-security-operations-center-in-preparation-for-mass-migrant-influx-as-biden-ends-title-42-expulsions-31372358-austin-tx.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-abbott-activates-joint-border-security-operations-center-in-preparation-for-mass-migrant-influx-as-biden-ends-title-42-expulsions-31372358-austin-tx.html Government and Politics Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 -0500