John Suayan News
Abbott on fatal West Texas collision: 'We offer our full support to USW and the state of New Mexico'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott offered condolences to neighbor New Mexico on Wednesday (March 16) after a two-vehicle collision in Andrews County claimed the lives of nine people, including seven members of a collegiate golf program. In a statement issued by his office, Abbott, a Republican, mourned the victims of the crash.
Hegar on apparent SB13 offenders: 'Some companies tell us one thing then turn around and tell liberal clients in other states another'
By John Suayan | Mar 17, 2022
Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Glenn Hegar on Wednesday (March 16) wrote nearly 20 companies to inform them that they may have violated the state's Oil & Gas Protection Act, asking them to clarify their fossil fuel investment policies and present a list of portfolio funds that prevent or restrict investment in fossil fuels.
Abbott on wounded lawman: 'Selfless heroes like Deputy Wilson put their lives at risk'
By John Suayan | Mar 16, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has appealed for Texans to offer prayers for a Bastrop County Sheriff's deputy who is recovering from gunshot wounds.
Kelly: 'I'm really excited that we launched this'
By John Suayan | Mar 15, 2022
Cryptocurrency's place in Austin will be determined at the Austin City Council's March 24 meeting, with Mayor Steve Adler an adamant supporter.
'Time to dance': Texas women's basketball clinches second seed in NCAA Tournament
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
Experiencing the natural high from winning the Big XII title on Sunday, it was fitting the Texas Longhorns women's basketball learned their March Madness fate more than 30,000 feet from the ground.
'I’m super proud of the players': Texas enters NCAA Tournament as sixth seed
By John Suayan | Mar 14, 2022
A Cajun restaurant in Austin serves as the go-to spot for Texas Longhorns men's basketball head coach Chris Beard and his assistants following home victories, but on Selection Sunday on March 13, Shoal Creek Saloon played host to Beard and his program as they awaited their March Madness fate.
'We expect great things': Manor ISD holds groundbreaking for new early college high school campus
By John Suayan | Mar 11, 2022
The Manor Independent School District held a groundbreaking Thursday for its new early college high school campus.
'Just does not seem that this is the type of justice that I signed on': Austin police experiences exodus of officers
By John Suayan | Mar 11, 2022
Retention has been a struggle for the Austin Police Department, with more officers resigning and retiring in 2021 than in the previous two years, according to a report by Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
'She is a fantastic player': Cedar Park junior guard Maul wins Gatorade Texas Girls Basketball Player of the Year
By John Suayan | Mar 11, 2022
With two state championships and a lengthy winning streak under her belt, Cedar Park Lady Timberwolves junior guard Gisella Maul is writing her legacy as one of the best girls basketball players to ever take the court in Central Texas.
'We wouldn’t have been successful without the teamwork': Passengers aboard Austin-bound international flight save man's life
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
When she upgraded her seat onboard an American Airlines flight home to Austin from Cancun on Sunday, Seton Medical Center ICU nurse Megan Sconzert didn't think she would be thrust into duty.
'He sometimes does make surprise visits to frontline workers': Austin to welcome The Rock's food truck
By John Suayan | Mar 9, 2022
Can you smell what The Rock is cooking? Austin's frontline workers may soon be able to answer that question as the WWE legend's food truck, Mana Mobile, will pay a visit to the Texas state capital.
'The pulsing heart of Austin, Texas': City prepares for return of South by Southwest
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
A few days remain until the start of one of the City of Austin's signature events, South by Southwest (SXSW).
'A relentless and malicious attack': Oil billionaire Warren brings defamation lawsuit against O'Rourke
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2022
A Dallas oil billionaire and the top donor to Gov. Greg Abbott's reelection campaign has filed a defamation lawsuit against Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke.
'That's how we do it in Austin': Verde reels off second straight five-goal victory
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Goals were hard to come by for Austin FC during their inaugural season in 2021.
'The demands are clear': Nine Texas colleges, universities among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
By John Suayan | Mar 7, 2022
Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon has partnered with nine Texas colleges and universities to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.
'Excited and relieved': Austin-Travis County moves to Stage 2 COVID-19 guidelines
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Just days after moving to Stage 3 of the City of Austin’s COVID-19 risk-based guidelines, Austin-Travis County has announced a shift to Stage 2.
Lawsuit demands all Austin City Council seats to be on November ballot
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
A lawsuit is requesting Travis County District Court to render all 10 Austin City Council seats up for election in the fall.
'We need to be reminded of our responsibility': Austin City Council approves resolution to support city's bee haven application
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
Austin is known for live music, the University of Texas and all things weird.
'We’re excited about growing our international service': Spirit Airlines starts Austin-Monterrey, Mexico service
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines will debut Austin-Monterrey, Mexico service in June.
'Our COVID-19 numbers have significantly decreased': Austin Independent School District to make masks optional
By John Suayan | Mar 3, 2022
Citing decreasing COVID-19 figures, the Austin Independent School District will leave the decision whether to wear a mask up to faculty, staff and students.