Originally Published in Fox News on October 23, 2025.
EXCLUSIVE: A top House Republican is criticizing one of Democrats’ senior leaders for saying the government shutdown and its effects are a "leverage point" to accomplish their goals on healthcare.
"It's appalling to see the number two House Democrat openly admit that the left is weaponizing hardworking Americans as… Read more »
Originally Published in Fox News on October 20, 2025.
FIRST ON FOX: A new House GOP bill would block the United Nations (U.N.) from forcing the U.S. to take up any new tax that was not explicitly levied by American taxpayers' own government.
It's expected to be introduced this week, as the world awaits a U.N. vote on a global tax on carbon emissions made via… Read more »
Originally Published in the San Angelo Standard Times on October 17, 2025.
The City of San Angelo is waiving late fees on utility bills and suspending service shutoffs for federal employees and retirees in response to the federal government shutdown, according to a news release.
"This will only be in effect during the shutdown," the release stated.
To receive the waiver, individuals… Read more »
Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on October 17, 2025.
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) convened with local officials, financial institutions and service organizations in San Angelo on Oct. 16 to support workers and service members amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Following the roundtable, Pfluger spoke at a… Read more »
Originally Published in San Angelo LIVE on October 17, 2025.
SAN ANGELO, TX — Congressman August Pfluger said Thursday that San Angelo is “setting the national standard” for community support during the ongoing federal government shutdown, as local leaders pledged more than $165,000 in immediate relief for military and federal workers affected by halted paychecks.
Speaking at… Read more »
Originally Published in Brownwood News on October 15, 2025.
August Pfluger, U.S. Congressman for the 11th District of Texas, held a town hall meeting Wednesday afternoon at the Brownwood Area Chamber of Commerce.
Pfluger shared his thoughts on the following topics:
Government Shutdown
“We’re at a point today where we’re in a government shutdown. That’s not uniting our… Read more »
Originally Published in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on October 8, 2025.
Several city leaders and Midland's congressman gathered at the ClayDesta atrium on Tuesday to announce that it's going to tackle a high-stakes question head on: Who should control millions of dollars in oil and gas royalties from drilling beneath Midland Airpark.
“Over the next several years, the city of… Read more »
Originally Published in CBS7 on October 8, 2025.
Underneath the Midland Airpark lies what could amount to hundreds of millions of dollars in mineral wealth tied to oil and gas production.
U.S. Congressman August Pfluger and Midland Mayor Lori Blong say they’re determined to ensure those revenues stay in Midland.
The Legal Dispute
Texas law states that if you own the surface of the… Read more »
Originally Published in CBS7 on October 7, 2025.
Veterans from across West Texas will gather in Odessa for a send-off party at Fun Dome ahead of the annual Permian Basin Honor Flight this weekend.
The Honor Flight is a once-in-a-lifetime journey for West Texas veterans, giving them the chance to visit Washington, D.C. memorials built in their honor. However, with parts of the capital… Read more »
Originally Published in Big Country Homepage on October 5, 2025.
District 11 U.S. House Representative August Pfluger weighed in on the recent government shutdown, calling it an example of “petty politics” and urging bipartisan cooperation to reopen federal operations.
At 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday, October 1, the U.S. government officially shut down after Congress failed to pass… Read more »
