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Palmer Events Center to host Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, and more in July
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2023
The Palmer Events Center will host eight events during the month of July, including Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, one private event, and more.
Gov. Abbott calls for expanded school choice law, threatens veto on limited proposals
By Press Release | May 15, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a call for comprehensive school choice legislation as the Texas Legislature nears the end of its session, cautioning that he will veto proposals with a limited scope.
HOW MANY MORE? Rally in Austin, TX planning for huge crowds on April 29
By Press Release | Apr 25, 2023
The rally will highlight the humanitarian crisis at the U.S. southern border, and call for specific actions by state officials, including to declare an invasion by Mexican crime cartels, seize their assets, and enact legislation (HB 20) that will create a Texas Border Protection Unit to repel illegal border crossers.
Texas Capitol rally will include border control advocates
By Press Release | Apr 25, 2023
A rally at the Texas State Capitol this week will include experts who have been working to manage what they are describing as a “crisis” at the border between Texas and Mexico.
Parent Empowerment Rally at Texas Capitol: Join us and be heard
By Press Release | Mar 14, 2023
It’s time to share your voice and passion for your kids at the Texas Capitol!
Abbott orders DPS, TMD to use every available strategy to combat border crisis
By Press Release | Nov 21, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) to expand their unprecedented efforts to combat the growing illegal immigration along the Texas-Mexico border.
Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County Elections
By Press Release | Nov 15, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County's elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, staffing problems, and more.
Proposed electric market changes would cost Texans tens of billions more — without doing enough to improve reliability
By Press Release | Nov 9, 2022
A proposed California-style redesign of Texas’ electricity market would cost Texans an additional $22.8 billion from 2025 to 2030 — including $8.5 billion more in 2025 alone — but would not make the state’s power grid significantly more reliable, according to a study released by the Texas Consumer Association on Wednesday.
New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
By Press Release | Nov 9, 2022
Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter are proud to partner with PetSmart Charities to bring adoptable pets to the Sunset Valley PetSmart in support of National Adoption Week, taking place Nov 7-13.
Abbott designates Mexican cartels as terrorist organizations
By Press Release | Sep 23, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order designating Mexican drug cartels as terrorist organizations and instructing the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to take immediate action to keep Texans safe amid the growing national fentanyl crisis
Hegar announces list of financial companies that boycott energy companies
By Press Release | Aug 25, 2022
Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced today his list of financial companies that boycott energy companies.
'Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition'
By Press Release | Jul 22, 2022
Rome comes to Austin! Unlike the long lines and 60-foot ceilings, patrons can see world-renowned work of Michelangelo close enough to touch God's finger in Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel:
Study finds decline in reliability and affordability caused by politicization of the Texas electricity market
By Press Release | Jul 18, 2022
The Energy Alliance on July 14 released a new study, The Decline and Fall of Reliability, Affordability, and Competition in ERCOT, that explains the connection between political interference and the decline in generation adequacy and reliability in the Texas grid.
Virden: Affordability and property taxes have reached a crisis point in Austin
By Press Release | Jul 15, 2022
A recent poll released by the Austin Monitor showed that a majority of Austinites believe that a lack of affordability in Austin is our most pressing issue.
District 9 candidate Joah Spearman has raised $68,000 for his Austin City Council campaign
By Press Release | Jul 15, 2022
As of this report, I have raised $68K for my campaign without support from a lone bundler or hosting a single $5K+ fundraiser.
ABoR endorses Kirk Watson for Austin Mayor
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2022
Today, we are proud to announce that the Austin Board of REALTORS® has endorsed Kirk Watson to become Austin’s next Mayor.
New Hope Animal Rescue, Bastrop Country Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
By Press Release | Jul 11, 2022
In-person adoption event to take place at local PetSmart store July 15-17
Antone's Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Antone's Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
Gallagher, Driussi named to MLS Team of the Week
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher was named to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Week for Week 18, with midfielder Sebastián Driussi named to the Team of the Week bench as Austin came back to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Monday night.
Austin FC acquires Ecuadorian attacker Washington Corozo
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Austin FC announced this Wednesday that the Club has acquired Ecuadorian striker Washington Corozo on a six-month loan from Peruvian club Sporting Cristal.