Domestic Violence Survivor Speaks Out About How She Survived a Shotgun Blast & How Domestic Violence Services Saved Her Life   Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) is teaming up with the business community, legislators and thousands of Texans to support full funding for family violence services. Today, thousands of postcards
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TCFV Looks Forward to President Obama Signing the Bill into Law   Austin, Texas — The U.S. House of Representatives took up the Senate-passed bill to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and passed this vital legislation by a bipartisan vote. The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) applauds Members of Congress and the
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Survivors of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Speak Out at Capitol Rally   Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) and the Texas Association Against Sexual Assault (TAASA) and hundreds of victims’ rights advocates from across the state of Texas are rallying at the Texas Capitol to strongly support full funding for
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Austin, Texas — More than 250 homeowners, board members, business owners and other stakeholders from across the state of Texas are rallying today at the Texas Capitol to strongly support their community associations. “We are here to speak for the vast majority of homeowners who support their HOA,” said Marta Gore, a homeowner in McKinney.
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Casa Advocates Urge the Legislature to Fund Child Protective Services, Casa to Protect Texas Children   Austin, Texas — Hundreds of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers from across the state visited the Texas Capitol on Wednesday to urge lawmakers to ensure that Child Protective Services and CASA programs have funds they need to keep
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TCFV congratulates the new members of the US House and Senate and calls on Congress to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. Now.   Austin, Texas – The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) welcomes the new Texas members of the United States Congress both in the Senate and House: Ted Cruz, Senate Julian Castro,
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Houston, Texas – It may be below freezing outside, but it’s going to be hot and steamy inside the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston. Starting at noon couples will be puckering up the annual “Longest Kiss Contest” at the Bridal Extravaganza Show. The rules are simple: No eating, no bathroom breaks, you must
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Coalition of Shelters Are Assuring Victims They Will Get the Help They Need   Houston, Texas — As we head into the Holiday season, most Texas families will be enjoying family, friends and gifts. For others, this time of year may bring stress and difficulty, particularly if they are living in a home where there
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Austin, Texas — The Canyon Creek Neighborhood in northwest Austin, Sun City in Georgetown and Sunset Ridge in Cedar Park are leading by example during these times of drought by focusing on green programs, water conservation and limiting the carbon footprint of their homeowners associations. Community Associations Institute (CAI) Austin is celebrating a commitment to
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Austin, Texas — The Texas Council on Family Violence (TCFV) names board members: Jamie Esparza, District Attorney, El Paso; Dr. Janet Denise Lawson of Austin, medical consultant for the Texas Department of State Health Services; Louise Thornell of Texarkana, Director of Emergency and Nursing Services, Christus St. Michael Health System; and Shannon Trest, the Executive
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