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Coin Bureau founder: SEC 'missed FTX's misuse of customer funds and lied about Binance doing it'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 22, 2023
A judge recently denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request for an emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) against Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, saying that the SEC has not presented evidence that Binance has misused customer funds.
CEO of NewHomesMate: 'Propertymate rebrands as NewHomesMate to better reflect the focus on our mission to make the new construction home buying process a lot better'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 21, 2023
Dan Hnatkovskyy, CEO of NewHomesMate, a PropTech company formerly known as Propertymate, says his company is rebranding and expanding, aiming to tap into new markets and oportunities.
Angela Paxton on husband's impeachment: 'I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 20, 2023
State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney), the wife of suspended Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton, said on Monday she won’t recuse herself from the impeachment proceedings against him.
ATCEMS official on continuous triple-digit temperature days: 'We typically see an increase in 9-1-1 calls related to heat-related illnesses'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) is urging the public to take special precautions as searing triple-digit temperatures become the norm, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Austin councilwoman on purported overcrowding at animal shelter: 'I wouldn't want my worst enemy to be treated in that condition'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 15, 2023
The Austin Animal Center is urging the public to help foster animals as it grapples with overcrowding, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Abbott: New bills will help 'protect Texans and Americans from the chaos and crisis of the border’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 15, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott approved a set of laws aimed at securing the southern border in the wake of the escalating level of illegal immigration, arms and lethal drugs infiltrating Texas from Mexico.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'We are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected this week and into next week'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 14, 2023
Forecasts of triple-digit heat for much of the second full week of June prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to implement a weather watch on Tuesday to go into effect on Thursday.
'Texans are responsible, fiercely independent': Governor signs bill doing away with mandatory vehicle checks into law
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 13, 2023
A measure that does away with mandatory vehicle inspections in the Lone Star State is now law.
Kahn: 'I’m very excited to return to Austin Energy'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 12, 2023
The City of Austin’s publicly owned electrical power utility named a leader in former Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) head Bob Kahn, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Texas Public Policy Foundation policy director on property tax relief and reform: ‘The two concepts are of equal importance’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 8, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently expressed his strong indication for the complete elimination of property taxes in the state, as the Texas Public Policy Foundation's (TPPF) plan strives to do. Following the governor’s public statements, a policy director for TPPF applauded the actions being taken on relief, but also called for reform.
Buzbee: Paxton conviction unlikely 'when the fact is the allegations are completely untrue'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 8, 2023
The legal counsel that’s going to defend the suspended Texas attorney general (TXAG) during his impeachment trial said on Wednesday that their client will escape a conviction.
Newly tabbed Paxton counsel Buzbee: Impeachment is 'fatally flawed'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 7, 2023
A high-profile Houston attorney said on Tuesday that he’s going to represent the suspended Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton in impeachment proceedings against the latter, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
Labor union rep hopes 'win-win situation for all of us' emerges from Garza's return-to-office directive
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 5, 2023
Monday marked the first day in which Interim Austin City Manager Jesús Garza’s return-to-office directive was implemented.
Gov. Abbott: House bill 'provides more cuts to property tax rates' in Texas
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 5, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott expressed his support for a bill that reduces property taxes, passed by the Texas House during a special session, for its unparalleled tax relief, support from key groups, and endorsement by a leading think tank.
Abbott: 'John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim attorney general'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 4, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has appointed John Scott to be interim attorney general, expressing confidence in Scott based on his experience and familiarity with the duties of this office.
Property tax relief would be 'welcome news for many Texans'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 2, 2023
There has yet to be an agreement between Texas House and Senate leaders as to what state property tax relief will look like, spurring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's recent call for a special session of the 88th Legislature convening immediately following the end of the Legislature's regular session.
'I turned immediately with my blanket': Cheerleader recalls April night she got shot
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 2, 2023
A suburban Austin high school cheerleader who was of two young women shot in a grocery store parking lot while returning home from a team practice near Houston recently graduated and has opened up about her harrowing ordeal.
Abbott: 'John Scott has the background and experience needed to step in as a short-term interim attorney general'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 1, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed a former Texas secretary of state (SOS) as the interim Texas attorney general (TXAG) on Wednesday, per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
Abbott announces special election for Texas House seat vacated by expelled lawmaker
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 1, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives seat that was recently vacated by Republican Bryan Slaton, of Royce City, will be up for grabs as part of a special election slated for Nov. 7.
House legislative rulings' connection to 'shadowy legal efforts' raises questions
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 1, 2023
The relationship between Texas House Parliamentarian Hugh Brady and a law firm retained by Texas municipalities has come under scrutiny.