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Caroline Rolling and her two sons, Jonathan and Tristan, have spent the last year trying to piece back together everything they've lost since the 2015 Memorial Day Flood.
"Still going home is the hardest part. Nothing survived, there's not a single tree, there is five feet of topsoil gone. There is nothing there." Caroline said, "I am still trying to find normal."
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. Congress, had three of his requests included in the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs and Related Agencies Appropriations bill to address the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) patient backlog, project cost overruns and the toll-free crisis hotline after calls went unanswered.
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams’ authorization of a “land exchange” between Fort Hood and Copperas Cove was included in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act, according to a release from Williams’ office.
“I am pleased that my authorization was included in one of the most important pieces of legislation of the year,” said Williams, R–Austin, in the release. “This legal framework will enhance Fort Hood’s efforts to train the greatest Army in the world and provide Copperas Cove with the tools it needs for economic development.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin), who represents Fort Hood in the U.S. Congress, last night voted in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2017.
“In a time of so much uncertainty, we must ensure our military remains the strongest fighting force in the world,” said Williams. “By passing this defense bill we are giving them the tools they need to accomplish their missions and remain ready to defeat our enemies.”
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Roger Williams’ (R – Austin) authorization of a “land exchange” between Fort Hood and Copperas Cove was included in the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), an annual military policy bill that has passed through Congress for the last 54 years.
Ahead of the June 23rd Congressional Baseball Game , Democrat coach Pennsylvania Congressman Mike Doyle and Republican coach Texas Congressman Roger Williams gave Roll Call a scouting report of practice so far. Republicans are working to redeem their losing streak while Democrats are aiming for their 8th consecutive win .
How long have you been coaching your congressional team?
Doyle : “I think this is 10 years now. I was a player for 12 years.”
Williams : “It’s my fourth year. Each year we’ve improved. Last year, I thought we should have won.”
AUSTIN, TEXAS – Congressman Roger Williams (R – Austin) today announced the winning submission for the 2016 Congressional Art Competition from Texas’ 25th congressional district.
“I am proud to announce Jennifer Good of Lake Travis High School is this year’s winner,” said Williams. “Jennifer’s painting, Home, accurately captures music’s important role to Austin, and I look forward to having it displayed in our nation’s capital. I want to thank all of the artists who demonstrated the creative talent that is in central Texas.”
The start of May reminds us all that summer is around the corner.
Students are preparing for final exams. Calendars are filling with family outings and weddings.
For the two of us, it means the beginning of baseball practices at sunrise in preparation for the annual Congressional Baseball Game for Charity.
Our mutual love of baseball is not the only thing the two of us have in common. We’ve both owned small businesses.
This first week of May is Small Business Week.
It honors the foundation of our country’s workforce.