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August 24, 2018

This spring, Burnet High School student Jazmine Castillo's artwork was chosen by U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, as his district's first place entry in the Artistic Discovery Contest.

Her piece, titled "Remembrance," has received much recognition since its completion, as it won eighth place in the Veteran's of Foreign Wars Patriotic Art Competition before its first place win in the Congressional Art Competition.

August 24, 2018

In July, the U.S. Army announced it would bring its Army Futures Command to Austin–using the educational and innovative resources present in the Texas capital city to help the Army bring modernized weapons to its forces.

On Friday, as the Army Futures Command celebrated its official presence in Austin with an activation ceremony, military leaders provided more details on exactly what the new command will deliver.

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August 24, 2018

AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin), attended the activation ceremony for the Army Futures Command, alongside the Secretary of Army, Dr. Mark T. Esper, and the Chief of Staff of Army, General Mark A. Milley.

Issues:Military
August 23, 2018

MARBLE FALLS — U.S. Rep. Roger Williams continued his whirlwind tour of Texas's 25th congressional district with a stop in Marble Falls on Aug. 23.

The visit was for a round table discussion with business and community leaders. The Republican congressman wanted to get input from local leaders, small-business owners, and "Main Street America" on applicable legislation and regulations, such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Issues:Economy
August 23, 2018

MARBLE FALLS, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) met with business leaders in Marble Falls to discuss applicable legislation and regulations, such as the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They also discussed improvements Rep. Williams hopes to see as Congress begins to debate Tax Reform 2.0.

Issues:Economy
August 23, 2018

LAMPASAS, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) met with business leaders in Lampasas to discuss applicable legislation and regulations, such as the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They also discussed improvements Rep. Williams hopes to see as Congress begins to debate Tax Reform 2.0.

Issues:Economy
August 22, 2018

FORT HOOD, Texas - Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) represents Fort Hood, one of the largest military installations in the world, and he spent Wednesday morning with the III Corps Deputy Commanding General and the Fort Hood Garrison Commander to get an update and tour their facilities.

Williams also met with soldiers to better understand the conditions and life at Fort Hood.

Issues:Military
August 22, 2018

COPPERAS COVE — U.S. Rep. Roger Williams, R-Austin, made a visit to the Veterans Helping Veterans building on Wednesday to present a certificate and a medallion to a Korean War veteran who served time as a prisoner of war.

Retired Master Sgt. Clifford L. Petrey, a local veteran, was a POW in Korea for 32 months, according to information provided before the presentation.

August 22, 2018

COPPERAS COVE, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) participated in a discussion with members of the local Copperas Cove Exchange Club to discuss applicable legislation and regulations, such as the new Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. They also discussed improvements Rep. Williams hopes to see as Congress begins to debate Tax Reform 2.0.

Issues:Economy
August 22, 2018

FORT HOOD, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R-Austin) who represents Fort Hood - one of the largest military installations in the world – spent the morning with the III Corps Deputy Commanding General and the Fort Hood Garrison Commander to receive an update and tour their facilities. Rep. Williams also met with soldiers to better understand the conditions and life at Fort Hood.

Issues:Military