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CMO for Texas at Suvida Healthcare: ‘I recognize the crucial role of culture and community in shaping our health and wellbeing’

A primary care program that caters to the needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors, Suvida Healthcare, recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its inaugural clinic in South Austin.


President Nemec: Fairfield University brings “a first-class clinical education” to Austin community

President Mark R. Nemec of Fairfield University said that the new campus in Austin, TX, which was opened on June 5, will bring not only a quality education, but also a Jesuit education. In a press release from the university on June 7, Nemec said he is excited to open a campus where there are no other institutions of Jesuit higher education.



‘We are honored to lead the seed round for Tangibly,’ says Moderna Venture Group on partnership to protect intellectual property

Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group has spent the past year working with Tangibly to safeguard valuable intellectual property.


Austin's Garza: City's partnership with DPS suspended due to 'recent events'

Interim Austin City manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson have announced that the City has ended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety.


UT Coach Capitani: 'We are beyond excited to promote Chad Mylin to the role of assistant coach'

Carol Capitani, Woman's Swim and Dive Head Coach of University of Texas, said that she is excited with the recent promotion of Chad Mylin to the position of assistant coach for the 2023-24 season.


Invesco: 'We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand Invesco's global ETF business into Japan'

Invesco Capital Management LLC (ICM) and Invesco Asset Management Japan Limited (Invesco Japan) will offer Japanese investors better access to five of Invesco's leading United States-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the two Invesco Ltd. subsidiaries said.


TPPF Policy Director: 'The time is now to secure the border, stop the cartels, protect our communities'

Melissa Ford Maldonado, Secure & Sovereign Texas Policy Director at Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), is in support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan for the border following his visit to Texas.


Energy Alliance policy director: 'Renewable energy unable to keep up with demand during hot summer'

Texas' first major heat wave this summer brought record demand for electric use as generation from wind power slumped. According to Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock, "The increasing reliance of Texas on wind power has reduced the reliability of Texas' electric grid."


Alvarez on second straight MLB All-Star Game appearance: 'The plan for me is to go'

Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez is headed to his second consecutive Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, but unlike in 2022 when a hand injury forced him to stay home and watch the much-anticipated midseason exhibition in Los Angeles on TV, he said that “the plan is [for him] to go” to Seattle strained oblique notwithstanding.


Stephens: 'My vision for the University of Texas Police Department is that we serve with professionalism, compassion and integrity'

Upon officially assuming her new role as the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) police chief on Wednesday, Eve Stephens said she’s “honored and privileged” to be tasked with protecting and serving the campus community, according to a press release issued by the institution.


Truelove: 'We are pleased to partner with AHFC and ACT as we continue to address the ongoing issues of affordable housing'

Rosie Truelove, the director of the city of Austin Housing Department, recently expressed satisfaction in collaborating with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and Affordable Central Texas as they work together to tackle the persistent challenges associated with affordable housing.


Buzbee: House members should've let Paxton testify 'during their sham investigation but refused to do so'

Tony Buzbee, the Houston attorney representing Ken Paxton in the suspended Texas attorney general’s (TXAG) upcoming impeachment trial, said on Monday his client won’t take the stand, asserting the state should’ve afforded him the opportunity “during their sham investigation,” The Associated Press (AP) reported.


Watson: Resumed law enforcement partnership to avoid 'making some people feel like their communities are being over-policed'

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson assured residents over the weekend the resumption of the partnership between the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will avoid “making some people feel like their communities are being over-policed,” according to a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.


Krishna: IBM acquisition of Apptio ‘gives clients the most comprehensive approach to optimize and manage all of their technology investments’

IBM CEO and Chairman Arvind Krishna recently reflected on the benefits businesses will obtain as the result of its acquisition of management software company Apptio from investment firm Vista Equity Partner.



Austin FC II goalkeeper: 'Honor to be selected to participate' in MLS skills competition

Austin FC II goalkeeper Damian Las is among four netminders selected to participate in Goalie Wars at the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Skills Challenge in Washington, D.C.


Invesco 'thrilled' to enhance Japanese investor access to top U.S. exchange-traded funds

Invesco Capital Management LLC has announced that its global exchange-traded funds (ETF) business has prioritized an initiative to offer a Japanese investor base better access to five of its leading U.S.-listed ETFs.


Invesco leadership honors passing of 'true visionary' Denis Kessler

Global independent investment management firm Invesco announced that its longtime non-executive director and board member Denis Kessler passed away at the age of 71.


Musk: 'The words ‘cis’ or ’cisgender’ are considered slurs on this platform’

Elon Musk, owner of Austin-based social media company Twitter, recently said that words "cis" and "cisgender" are now "considered slurs" on the social media platform.