John Suayan News
Watson: 'Police officers in Austin are the highest paid in the state'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson didn’t take too kindly to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s attempt to recruit Austin police officers who are supposedly mulling retirement in the wake of an impasse in contract discussions.
Castro on cancer diagnosis, subsequent procedure: 'I expect to be home recovering in Texas for several weeks'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
Despite his cancer diagnosis, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) said on Monday that he has a good prognosis, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Garza on dropped DV charge against Beard: 'Our office has determined that the felony offense cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt'
By John Suayan | Feb 20, 2023
Former University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men’s basketball head coach Chris Beard is no longer facing charges on alleged domestic violence, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Austin councilwoman Fuentes on Cronk termination: 'Our city is rapidly growing, and with this comes the need to overcome many new and existing challenges'
By John Suayan | Feb 15, 2023
The Austin City Council approved the termination of City Manager Spencer Cronk on Wednesday, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austin FC on retention of top scorer: 'Sebastián Driussi is here to stay'
By John Suayan | Feb 14, 2023
Austin FC reached a multi-year agreement on Tuesday with its top offensive weapon, Sebastián Driussi, according to a team-issued press release.
Watson: 'I’m going to honor process' on city manager Cronk's employment
By John Suayan | Feb 13, 2023
Whether Spencer Cronk retains his position as Austin city manager will be decided by the Austin City Council on Wednesday, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Schwertner on DWI arrest: 'I’m deeply sorry, I'm apologetic to my citizens and my family, I made a mistake'
By John Suayan | Feb 8, 2023
A member of the Texas Senate from the Austin area was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly driving while intoxicated (DWI), Austin-based media outlets reported.
Dell officials on layoffs: 'This is a difficult decision that was not made lightly'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
Austin-based Dell has joined the slew of technology companies that have announced layoffs to begin 2023, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austin Energy's Sargent on projected date for full power restoration: 'This is frustrating for everyone'
By John Suayan | Feb 6, 2023
Sunday, Feb. 12 is when power lost during the recent winter storm is expected to be fully restored, according to Austin Energy, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Watson on latest winter disturbance to hit Austin: 'Like so many of our residents, I've been frustrated'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
In what’s apparently the first major crisis of his second tenure as leader of the state capital, Austin Mayor Kirk Watson discussed the winter storm Thursday that rumbled through Central Texas, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Austin FC's Precourt on Reyna resignation: 'He will remain in a position to contribute to our organization'
By John Suayan | Feb 2, 2023
Austin FC announced late last month that Claudio Reyna has stepped down as its sporting director but will remain with the young Major League Soccer (MLS) franchise in a lesser role, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Abbott: 'There is not anticipated to be any challenge to the power grid in the state of Texas'
By John Suayan | Feb 1, 2023
As the City of Austin and Central Texas grapple with freezing conditions, many residents have been rendered without electricity, with Austin Energy warning that blackouts could last into the next day.
Abbott in third inaugural address: 'We work every day to live up to Texas exceptionalism'
By John Suayan | Jan 17, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick were formally sworn in to their respective third terms in an inauguration ceremony at the Texas Capitol on Tuesday.
Prescott on playoff victory over Brady, Tampa Bay: 'I knew what this game meant'
By John Suayan | Jan 17, 2023
On the eighth try, the Dallas Cowboys finally defeated the man arguably known as the National Football League’s (NFL) greatest player.
Spurs relish return to Alamodome despite loss to Warriors: 'With the turnout, how can you be mad?'
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
Drawing more than 65,000 people to a National Basketball Association (NBA) game is rare, but the San Antonio Spurs pulled off the feat when it hosted the incumbent champion Golden State Warriors at the Alamodome on Friday.
NAPE Expo organizer: Abbott, governors part of 'one of the best speaker lineups we’ve ever assembled'
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott is slated to participate in a panel discussion with his counterparts, Govs. J. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) and Mark Gordon (R-WY), at the NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) in Houston, according to a press release.
Austin Water's Roalson on UT external audit: 'We welcome an outside perspective to help us evaluate where we can continue to improve'
By John Suayan | Jan 12, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has released an external audit it conducted on Austin Water as a result of a trio of water boil notices the City of Austin has imposed in recent years, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Major FAA computer failure grounds flights at AUS, across nation: 'We continue to look into the cause of the initial problem'
By John Suayan | Jan 11, 2023
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) was among the many airports nationwide that were impacted by a major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer failure.
Phelan: 'I see 149 people, ordinary Texans, who are eager to get to work on extraordinary things'
By John Suayan | Jan 10, 2023
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature marks State Rep. Dade Phelan’s (R-Beaumont) second term as speaker of the Texas House of Representatives.
Texas Legislature convenes with record-setting $33 billion surplus: 'This is truly a historical, once-in-a-lifetime budgeting session'
By John Suayan | Jan 10, 2023
The 88th session of the Texas Legislature began on Tuesday with the Lone Star State in the black.