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Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Sep 30, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Congressman Andy Barr Introduces White Oak Resilience Act to Ensure Sustainable Future

By Metro Lex News | Sep 29, 2023

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) introduced the White Oak Resilience Act, a crucial piece of legislation aimed at ensuring a sustainable future for American white oak. The bill addresses the critical shortages faced by the white oak population, highlighting its vital importance to the environment, the economy, and the bourbon industry.The American white oak tree population is projected to decline significantly in the next 10-15 years if current consumption rates continue. This decline is expected to worsen over the next several...

Congressman Andy Barr's Bill to Sanction Chinese Military and Surveillance Companies Passes Financial Services Committee

By Metro Lex News | Sep 29, 2023

Washington, DC — Today, Congressman Andy Barr's (KY-06) bipartisan legislation, the Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act of 2023, passed unanimously out of the House Financial Services Committee. The bill aims to cut off financing to Chinese firms that pose a threat to U.S. national security.The Chinese Military and Surveillance Company Sanctions Act is a significant measure designed to protect global interests. It mandates the...

South Broadway Homicide Investigation

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 27, 2023

The suspect from Saturday’s homicide that took place on South Broadway has been identified, and detectives are asking that he turn himself in.

Town Branch Commons Trail wins second national award

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 27, 2023

Town Branch Commons Trail has won a national 2023 Honor Award from the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Metro Lex News area weekly mass times

By Metro Lex News | Sep 23, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Tell us how to make streets safer through survey

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 19, 2023

The city is asking residents to report ways Lexington’s streets can be made safer for everyone, Mayor Linda Gorton said today.

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By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 19, 2023

Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY), Congressman Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released the following statement:

Barr Announces Over $110,000 FEMA Grant to Flemingsburg Volunteer Fire Department

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 19, 2023

On September 13, Congressman Andy Barr (KY-06) announced a $111,428.57 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to the Flemingsburg Volunteer Fire Department (FVFD).

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By Metro Lex News | Sep 16, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Hop into nature on Sunday, Sept. 17

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 15, 2023

Nature Hop is back!

Barr Releases Statement on U.S. District Court UDAAP Ruling

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 14, 2023

On September 8, Representative Andy Barr (R-KY) released the following statement after the U.S District Court for the Eastern District of Texas ruled that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) Unfair, Deceptive, or Abusive Acts or Practices (UDAAP) manual changes are unconstitutional.

Barr, Meeks Introduce Technology Exports to India Act to Bolster US-India Ties

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 14, 2023

On September 8, Representatives Andy Barr (R-KY), Vice Chair of the House India Caucus and Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement upon introducing the “Technology Exports to India Act” to facilitate the sale of high-performance computers and related equipment to India and strengthen United States-India technology cooperation:

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By Metro Lex News | Sep 9, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro Lex News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Surviving Onward Sessions for Homicide Victims' Families

By Metro Lex News Report | Sep 5, 2023

The Lexington Police Department Victim Advocates are hosting Surviving Onward Sessions (S.O.S) for homicide victims' families every Wednesday night from September 6 to October 11, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Dunbar Community Center at 545 N. Upper Street.