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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has successfully obtained a temporary administrative stay from the Supreme Court of Texas (“SCOTX”) to halt Harris County's distribution of public money through its controversial "guaranteed income" program. The program, which provided $500 cash payments for 18 months to selected residents with no citizenship requirements, was deemed to violate the Texas Constitution.Attorney General Paxton took legal action against Harris County, arguing that the program went against the state constitution's prohibition on granting public money to...

Attorney General Ken Paxton takes action against 'guaranteed income' program

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken legal action against Harris County's "guaranteed income" program, which he believes violates state law. Paxton filed for emergency relief with the Supreme Court of Texas to block the program, which had previously been the subject of a temporary injunction sought by the Office of the Attorney General.

Austin Small Business Week Celebrates Entrepreneurship and Local Business Community

The Economic Development Department is thrilled to announce a weeklong series of small business training sessions tailored for entrepreneurs, creatives, non-profits, and cooperatives during Austin Small Business Week from April 29 to May 3. These sessions are in person at the Economic Development Department office at 5202 East Ben White Blvd., Suite 300. Attendees will gain access to a diverse range of educational topics covering small business management, marketing, finance, and more. All sessions and events are open to the public at no cost."Austin Small Business Week...

Art On and Off the Wall: Lamar Senior Activity Center Hosts Annual Spring Art Show and Sale

The Lamar Senior Activity Center is gearing up for its annual Art On and Off the Wall event, a celebration of creativity and talent among senior artists. Scheduled for Saturday, May 4, the event will run from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2874 Shoal Crest Ave, offering a diverse selection of handcrafted items for attendees to explore and purchase.Visitors to the event can look forward to a wide array of artistic creations, as highlighted by the organizers: "Browse paintings, drawings, polymer clay art, fiber arts, jewelry, multi-media work, kitchen items, handmade soaps, latch...

Earth Day dollars: Austin Energy awarded part of a $250 million Solar for All federal grant

Austin Energy and the Texas Solar for All Coalition are celebrating Earth Day 2024 and a quarter-billion-dollar federal grant that will give millions of low-income households access to affordable and resilient renewable energy."We are incredibly excited about how this grant helps the City of Austin reduce pollution, create green jobs and directly benefit our historically disadvantaged communities as we create Austin’s clean energy future," expressed Austin Energy Vice President of Customer Energy Solutions Richard Génecé. He emphasized, "By focusing on expanding access to...

UT Austin study leads to smart windows breakthrough

A study conducted by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has led to a breakthrough in the development of smart windows using common, sustainable materials such as amylose, a natural polymer found in corn, potatoes, and beans.

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Seattle Children’s Hospital agrees to withdraw from Texas

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced that Seattle Children’s Hospital will be withdrawing from conducting business in Texas following an agreement reached between the institution and the state. This decision comes after an investigation was initiated into the hospital's provision of "gender transition" treatments to Texas children at its Seattle, Washington facility.

Austin-Bergstrom celebrates start of construction on key Journey With AUS expansion project

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) marked a significant milestone with a groundbreaking ceremony for the West Infill and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Checkpoint 3 Expansion project. The expansion, part of the airport's Journey With AUS program, aims to enhance the passenger experience and meet the growing demand for air service in Austin and Central Texas.City of Austin Assistant City Manager, Robert Goode, highlighted the importance of the project, stating, “As Austin grows, so does our airport. Near-term projects like this one will provide...

City of Austin Mobility Committee met March 28

City of Austin Mobility Committee met Thursday, March 28

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met March 26

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, March 26

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet April 24

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 24

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet April 23

City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23

City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet April 23

City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, April 23

City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet April 22

City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, April 22

City of Austin City Council met March 26