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Nearly four years ago, our nation was viciously attacked when an Islamic extremist opened fire on our troops at Fort Hood. We lost 14 innocent Americans that day — 12 military service members, one civilian and an unborn child. Since the attack, the Fort Hood community has received an outpouring of support from across the state of Texas and the nation. But not from the federal government.
Nearly four years ago, our nation was viciously attacked when an Islamic extremist opened fire on our troops at Fort Hood. We lost 14 innocent Americans that day – 12 military service members, one civilian, and an unborn child. Since the attack, the Fort Hood community has received an outpouring of support from across the state of Texas and the nation.
Few issues are more important than securing our border. Texas accounts for about half of the U.S. border with Mexico, so it's not surprising that the Census Bureau found that Texas is home to 15 percent of all illegal immigrants in the United States.
Few issues are more important that securing our border. Texas accounts for about half of the U.S. border with Mexico, so it’s not surprising that the Census Bureau found that Texas is home to 15 percent of all illegal immigrants in the United States.
Proclaiming Yellow Jacket territory the greatest city in the greatest state in the greatest country, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, fittingly summed up the night.
“Cleburne rocks!”
And rock Byron Stewart Park did Friday night courtesy of Cleburne native Randy Rogers, with a little help from his friends Steve Helms, Sonny Burgess and the Amos Moses Band.
WACO - U.S. Representative Roger Williams, (R) District 25, visited Ft. Hood Tuesday and then stopped by News Channel 25 to talk about some of the key issues Congress and Americans are facing.
As a U.S. Representative, part of my job is to serve as a voice for the 25th District of Texas in Washington, D.C. But a big part of my job happens right here in Texas. No other responsibility of a congressman so directly affects the lives of the average person as that of constituent service.
Today, U.S. Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX25) released the following statement upon news that the IRS is poised to pay $70 million in employee bonuses, despite the White House directive for all agencies to cancel discretionary spending – specifically bonuses – due to budget cuts.
Three days after tornadoes rendered heavy damage throughout several neighborhoods in southwest Cleburne much remains to be done in the areas of cleanup and repairs. But residents in the affected neighborhoods have teamed with fellow residents and volunteers in a determined effort to return to normal.