John Suayan News
Paxton: 'I support any law in any state that protects vulnerable children from the sexual predations of the left'
By John Suayan | May 13, 2022
Attorney General Ken Paxton has enlisted the State of Texas in a multi-state amicus brief supportive of Alabama's Vulnerable Child Protection Act, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Spurs' Holt on relocation rumors: 'We are here to stay'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2022
San Antonio Spurs Chairman Peter J. Holt has assuaged fans' fears of the five-time National Basketball Association (NBA) champions pulling up stakes and moving up Interstate 35 to Austin or elsewhere, saying the team is staying put in the Alamo City, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Motorist on rising road rage in Austin: 'One day it may not be me, then who will be the next victim?'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
Like many Austin residents, Jerry Wiggins drives on Interstate 35 frequently.
Sheriffs' Association of Texas on wounded Lee County deputy: 'We’re hopeful for good news on his condition'
By John Suayan | May 11, 2022
A Lee County sheriff's deputy is in the hospital after sustaining injuries during a Tuesday (May 10) night shootout, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
CapMetro's Clarke on new D.C. job: 'It’s been an honor to have served the people of Austin and Central Texas'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2022
The leader of the City of Austin's public transportation agency has been hired to helm the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) in the nation's capital, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Austin City Limits Music Festival unveils 2022 lineup, commences ticket sales: 'Let's get the party started, y'all!'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2022
Ticket sales are underway for the City of Austin's signature fall event, the Austin City Limits (ACL) Music Festival, according to reports from media outlets in the state capital.
Abbott on voter approval of proposed amendments: 'Victory for all property owners in Texas!'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
Two proposed constitutional amendments aimed at bringing forth property tax relief garnered strong voter approval on Saturday (May 7), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austinites approve marijuana decriminalization measure: 'This is what democracy looks like'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2022
A proposition presented by the city of Austin that will decriminalize minor marijuana offenses and impose a ban on "no-knock" warrants succeeded at the ballot box on Saturday (May 7), per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. KVUE reported that Proposition A garnered 85% of the vote.
James on semiconductor facility's renewable energy switch: 'Infineon is strongly committed to climate protection by reducing its own footprint'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
Infineon Technologies's semiconductor facility in Austin will make the transition to 100% renewable power, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Brown on paid parental leave expansion: 'Delivering a pro-worker and family-friendly agenda is how we transform lives in our community'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The Travis County Commissioners Court passed a resolution on Tuesday (May 3) to stretch paid parental leave for county employees to eight weeks, per Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
UT on late resident feline: 'A welcoming friend on our campus for many years'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The University of Texas community is mourning the loss of Domino, the most well-known of the cats that roam the sprawling campus in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Gottsch on new pro bull riding team: 'Couldn’t be prouder to represent the capital of Texas'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Austin's newest professional sports team introduced itself to the city at a launch event late last month, according to a report on the Professional Bull Riders' website.
Grid manager on probable high demand during weekend hot spell: 'ERCOT will deploy all the tools available to us to manage the grid reliably'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting an increase in the demand for power during a hot spell forecasted for Mother's Day weekend, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
TxDOT's Williams on annual motorcycle safety campaign: 'It’s crucial that drivers remain alert'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Tuesday (May 3) – in conjunction with law enforcement representatives and motorcycle safety advocates – announced the start of the annual "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles" campaign, per a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Cornyn on ex-Marine's release from Russian prison: 'Trevor has survived a real-life nightmare'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the bipartisan effort to secure a former Marine's release from a Russian prison, according to a press release issued by his office.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Phelan on passing of former county Republican Party chair: 'Texas has lost an extraordinary icon in GOP politics'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
Dr. Wally Wilkerson, a Houston-area physician who earned the distinction as Texas' longest-serving county Republican Party chair, died at the age of 91, per a report from Houston FOX affiliate KRIV.
Smith on return home to begin NFL career: 'Let's go Cowboys Nation'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
When it came time to use the 24th overall pick in last Thursday's (April 28) NFL Draft, the Dallas Cowboys nabbed homegrown talent.
Texas School for the Deaf on students at international competition: 'They’ve joined an estimated 4,500 athletes from more than 100 countries'
By John Suayan | May 1, 2022
A trio of students at Austin's Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) are in Brazil to participate in the 24th summer Deaflympics, according to a press release from the state-operated school and its social media platforms.
Central Texas rancher on free land offer to Musk: 'We think this is a place to have new technology'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2022
The purported agreement billionaire Elon Musk reached with Twitter to purchase the social media giant for about $44 billion has given one Austin-area rancher an idea.