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 »
Originally Published in Concho Valley Homepage on September 30, 2025.
Congressman August Pfluger addressed constituents on September 30 at the Sterling County Courthouse during a town hall meeting, discussing legislation, political violence, and the potential for a government shutdown.
Emphasizing the value of in-person engagement, Pfluger said, “Since I’ve been elected, we’ve done… Read more »
Originally Published in the Houston Chronicle on September 25, 2025.
Two Republican congressman, including one from West Texas, have announced plans to introduce a bill this week that would direct the U.S. Treasury to mint thousands of commemorative silver dollars to honor conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
“Charlie Kirk inspired millions of Americans, and his impact… Read more »
Originally Published in Fox News on September 11, 2025
On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, I was in Del Rio, Texas, just one week away from graduating from pilot training. It was a day that began like any other as I looked forward to what was supposed to be a celebratory start to my flying career.
Then, everything changed. The horrific terrorist… Read more »
Originally published in the San Angelo Standard-Times on September 5, 2025
Republicans in Congress, alongside President Trump, delivered a transformative piece of legislation last month on America’s 249th anniversary. I refer, of course, to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – the largest Working Families Tax Cut package in American history.
I am of the camp that Americans deserve lower… Read more »
