John Kelly News
'Abbott did not have the opportunity to consider it': Abbott silent on whether he will pardon George Floyd
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott released eight pardons for Texans on Dec. 23, and George Floyd once again generated controversy by not being on the list even though the officer in his case later had many convictions overturned.
Austin's tree recycling program returns
By John Kelly | Dec 30, 2021
Austin residents can recycle their old Christmas trees by following these simple guidelines.
'Having a carbon neutral airport is a significant milestone for our city': Austin airport achieves carbon neutrality
By John Kelly | Dec 8, 2021
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is the latest airport in North America to achieve carbon neutrality.
'Texas has a lot of advantages': Texas named a leader in renewable energy
By John Kelly | Nov 5, 2021
Texas added a lot of renewable energy power in the third quarter of 2021. In fact, more than any other state in the third quarter: 1,679 megawatts. No other state even came close to this number.
'I joined other Texas mayors': Adler shows support for new housing, health care funding
By John Kelly | Oct 3, 2021
Austin Mayor Steve Adler has joined his fellow Texas mayors in calling on the state Legislature to consider housing and Internet access with the $16 billion from Washington.
'We need to try as best we can to make this a non-partisan discussion': Controversy swirls as Austin, Houston get new congressional districts
By John Kelly | Oct 3, 2021
A first draft of a new congressional map shows Austin in line to get a new congressional district.
'We're incredibly excited': Moveworks opens new facility in Austin
By John Kelly | Sep 16, 2021
Moveworks has opened a new office in Austin, further expanding its presence in the U.S.
'Texas businesses are ready for evolved digital services': Element Critical starts second data center in Texas
By John Kelly | Sep 16, 2021
Data services provider Element Critical has acquired a 62,000-square-foot data center in Austin.
'A dynamic real estate market in Texas': Home sales, prices booming in Austin and the rest of Texas
By John Kelly | Sep 3, 2021
Austin's home prices are rising.
Hand in hand: Price lauds Texas laws to expand telehealth, extend broadband services as 'better use of the technology'
By John Kelly | Jul 21, 2021
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has signed legislation both expanding telehealth and remote patient monitoring and extending broadband services into law.