Valerie Bonk News
'We're always exploring where we can drive greater impact:' McDonalds to end plastic in Happy Meals
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 30, 2021
McDonald's is working on eliminating the plastic toys in its Happy Meals while keeping the fun.
GlobalVetLink introduces 'Pet TravelPass' to make international pet travel easier
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 23, 2021
Changes to a software platform will help veterinarians prepare the compliance certificates required for international travel.
New office project in East Austin features 'contemporary' design
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new office building project in East Austin called 1515 Cesar Chavez is being built about four blocks from Plaza Saltillo Station, according to The Statesman.
Austin area 'We Are Blood' to help with nationwide blood shortage
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
An Austin area blood provider is partnering with other states to help address nationwide blood shortage.
Study: Austin ranked No. 2 for most 'overpriced' homes
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new study ranked Austin as second in the U.S. for having one of the most overpriced housing markets.
Seliger: Midland-Odessa shooting 'forever changed our community'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 3, 2021
State Sen. Kel Seliger (R-Amarillo) remembered the second anniversary of the Midland-Odessa shooting on Aug. 31.
Abbott celebrates bail reform bill, looks 'forward to signing' into law
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 3, 2021
After a bail reform bill passed in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said it was overdue and he will sign it into law.
Abbott sends 'additional resources' to Louisiana to help with Ida recovery efforts
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 3, 2021
Texas has deployed additional support to Louisiana as the state continues recovery efforts from the massive Hurricane Ida that hit the area.
Abbott plans to 'keep calling special sessions' until every emergency item is addressed
By Valerie Bonk | Aug 1, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott said he vows to call special sessions after Texas Democratic lawmakers fled to Washington, D.C. to stop a vote on an election security bill.
'HOAs don't own your yard': Abbott signs Homeowners Religious Freedom Act into law
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 20, 2021
State Sen. Paul Bettencourt (R-Houston) is celebrating a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott relating to religious displays on homeowner properties.
Austin-Travis County EMS 'highly disappointed' with proposed budget
By Valerie Bonk | Jul 19, 2021
Austin-Travis County EMS officials are not enamored with the proposed fiscal year 2022 budget.