John Suayan News
Berry on gubernatorial appointment: 'I look forward to ensuring Texas has the best police officers in the world'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed an Austin police officer, who is among the more than a dozen indicted for excessive force in connection with the May 2020 racial injustice protests that occurred in the Texas state capital, to the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) on Friday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Ball on $45 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'Speech is free. Lies, you pay for'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2022
A day after he was ordered to pay $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered by the same jury to pay the plaintiffs at least $45 million in punitive damages, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Bankston on $4 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'It’s been a long journey'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2022
An Austin jury determined on Thursday that conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay over $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Williamson County increases number of courts: 'We need the help, and we’re very grateful for it'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2022
For the first time in 16 years, Williamson County has added new courts, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Russian court hands Griner nine-year prison sentence: 'I want to apologize for my mistake'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2022
A Russian court found Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star and Houston native Brittney Griner guilty of drug possession and smuggling and sentenced her to nine years in prison on Thursday, Houston-based media outlets reported citing the Associated Press (AP).
Hartzell on additional $45 million investment in Giant Magellan Telescope: 'The universe awaits!'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) will make an additional $45 million investment in the Giant Magellan Telescope (GMT) in Chile, per a school-issued press release.
Terminal operator sues city over eminent domain vote: 'It is the taking of a business'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
More than a month after the Austin City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the terminal’s operator has filed a lawsuit, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
LBJ senior rusher Alexander: 'Our goal for this year is to win state'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
A year after it made its first state championship game appearance, the Lyndon Baines Johnson Early College High School (LBJ) Jaguars football team is preparing for the tougher gauntlet that is Class 5A.
McCaul on CHIPS Act: 'Texas will be the real big beneficiary'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
President Joe Biden signed a bill into law on Tuesday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S.
Austin radio icon Aielli dies at 76: 'He was such a joy to work with'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
Longtime Austin radio staple John Aielli died at the age of 76 on Sunday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Spurs, Popovich mourn late NBA Hall of Famer Russell: 'He was a remarkable force, athlete and human'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
The San Antonio Spurs joined the basketball world on Sunday in mourning the passing of legendary former Boston Celtics center Bill Russell.
Residents lodge complaints against UT luxury housing complex: 'There was rat feces everywhere'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
University of Texas at Austin (UT) students who reside at The Standard claim the new luxury housing complex is rife with various problems, per a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Gamblers team member on upcoming Moody Center debut: 'We’re looking to bring a win here in the home city'
By John Suayan | Jul 26, 2022
Thirty-one days remain until the home debut of the Austin Gamblers, the state capital’s newest professional sports franchise, at the new Moody Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin.
Abbott: Bill 'will help Texas leverage our investments in the semiconductor industry'
By John Suayan | Jul 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott urged lawmakers in Washington, D.C. to approve a bill on Thursday that intends to promote the research, development and fabrication of semiconductors within Texas and the U.S., per the Office of the Texas Governor, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Cofer on Armstrong not guilty plea: 'This is a beginning of a process that will play out in court'
By John Suayan | Jul 21, 2022
Kaitlin Marie Armstrong entered a not guilty plea on Wednesday to the homicide charge she faces in the death of professional cycling star Anna Moriah "Mo" Wilson, per Austin-based media outlets.
Texas State associate professor on new Harry Styles course: 'This is what tenure looks like'
By John Suayan | Jul 20, 2022
A former member of one of the most popular boy bands of the last decade will be the focal point of a new class at Texas State University in San Marcos, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Diamondbacks on selection of Melendez: 'Going from Burnt Orange to Sedona Red'
By John Suayan | Jul 20, 2022
The Arizona Diamondbacks selected University of Texas (UT) first baseman Ivan Melendez with the 43rd overall pick in the 2022 Major League Baseball (MLB) Draft on Sunday, per a school-issued press release.
DPS on internal investigation of Uvalde response: 'Members are currently reviewing and examining the actions of those who responded to Robb'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
Following the release of the Texas House of Representatives’ extensive report on the Robb Elementary School massacre on Sunday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announced on Monday that it’ll internally review the response of its officers, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
UFCU, ACC create new scholarship: 'We can’t wait to see the positive impact'
By John Suayan | Jul 19, 2022
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) has partnered with the Austin Community College District (ACC) to create a new $5 million scholarship endowment, according to a press release.
Loved one of Robb victim on Texas House report: 'You kept us waiting just like you kept the kids waiting in the school'
By John Suayan | Jul 18, 2022
The Texas House of Representatives released a report on Sunday that took a thorough look into May’s fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, per a Texas Tribune article ran by Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.