Koncept 8, a company in the construction industry, was founded by Alejandra Majarres from Colombia and Gerson Bueno from El Salvador. The company has grown through their combined passion and diverse experiences.
In a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience, Alan Graham, the founder and CEO of Mobile Loaves & Fishes, shared his insights on the homelessness crisis in Austin, Texas.
On Friday, July 19, 2024, the grand opening of Austin Craft Brewing marked a significant milestone for the city’s brewing community. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the brewery’s facility in South Austin, featuring a smart design and eco-friendly features.
Bluestem at Loyola: A New Community in East Austin
On August 29, 2024, the Austin City Council approved a project aimed at protecting Barton Springs during droughts. The Little Bear Recharge Enhancement project will divert water from Little Bear Creek during periods of high flow to a former quarry, where it will recharge the Edwards Aquifer. This initiative is expected to help maintain flows at Barton Springs during drought conditions and enhance the aquifer’s resilience against climate change impacts.
Solomon, Mueller’s latest apartment community, has officially opened its doors to new residents. The opening was marked by a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in collaboration with the Austin Chamber on Wednesday, May 29.
Samsung Electronics is set to receive up to $6.4 billion in direct funding as part of the CHIPS and Science Act, according to an announcement made during U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo’s visit to Samsung’s new semiconductor manufacturing facility in Taylor, Texas, on April 15.
St. David’s HealthCare has announced that all its Austin hospitals have been recognized among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, according to a quality analysis by PINC AIâ„¢ and reported by Fortune. St. David’s Medical Center, including Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David’s Georgetown Hospital, achieved the top ranking as the No. 1 large community hospital in the nation. Additionally, St. David’s South Austin Medical Center and St. David’s North Austin Medical Center were listed among the top 20 large community hospitals.
On May 7, Austin’s philanthropic community gathered at the JW Marriott for Austin Gives 2024. The event celebrated companies and individuals nominated for the Austin Gives Awards, recognizing their contributions to the community.
Philip Morris International (PMI) is emphasizing the role of smoke-free products in tobacco harm reduction, aiming to reduce smoking-related harms by encouraging adults who do not quit smoking to switch from cigarettes to smoke-free alternatives. This approach aligns with the FDA’s stance that “tobacco products exist on a continuum of risk, with cigarettes being the most harmful.”