News from August 2021
City of Austin City Council Will Meet Aug. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2021
City of Austin City Council Will Meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24.
City of Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court Will Meet Aug. 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 23, 2021
City of Austin City Council and Travis County Commissioners Court Will Meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 24.
Texas ranks No. 21 in AP Poll headed into season
By Art Benavidez | Aug 22, 2021
Texas will have some work to do to climb up in the AP Top 25 Poll as they are currently ranked No. 21 in the preseason rankings.
'I am thrilled': Senior cornerback Shaffer returns to shore up Vandegrift secondary again
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2021
Vandegrift's secondary is expected to be among the toughest this season with the return of Bucknell lacrosse commit and senior cornerback Griffin Shaffer.
'Surreal': Regents senior quarterback Dickey signs with Vanderbilt
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 22, 2021
Regents School of Austin senior quarterback Drew Dickey may have a state championship and a pledge to Vanderbilt, but don't count on him to rest on his laurels.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee Met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2021
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee Met Monday, May 3.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee Met April 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 22, 2021
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee Met Monday, April 19.
City of Austin Audit And Finance Committee Met May 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 21, 2021
City of Austin Audit And Finance Committee Met Wednesday, May 26.
Real estate researchers expect 'supply of homes for sale to increase' in Texas for 2022
By Trina Thomas | Aug 20, 2021
The Texas Real Estate Research Center (TRERC) predicts that the housing market will gain some stability following the end of "pandemic induced home shortages."
Holly Park presents improvement plans to maintain its ‘tranquil and pastoral character’
By Karla Florez | Aug 20, 2021
Holly Park has confirmed plans to modify its infrastructure with the creation of new features, including a fishing pier.
Austin projected to rank as one of the 'least affordable' U.S cities
By Karla Florez | Aug 20, 2021
A recent Zillow affordability report ranks Austin as the seventh least affordable city in the U.S. The city is on pace to become the least-affordable city outside of California by December.
City of Austin City Council Will Meet Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 20, 2021
City of Austin City Council Will Meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 26.
Average Texas residents pay nearly $120,000 in lifetime interest fees, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Aug 19, 2021
Average Texans will pay $119,349 in interest payments over their lifetimes, below the U.S. average of $130,462, according to a new analysis from Self.com, a company that helps consumers build credit and savings.
Most U.S residents 'disapprove' of vaccine shaming, poll finds
By Karla Florez | Aug 19, 2021
Though the majority of Texas residents support the COVID-19 vaccine, a recent study suggests many American supporters firmly oppose negative commentary about those who have chosen not to get vaccinated.
Absent Texas Democrats still collect per diem during special sessions at the cost of Texas taxpayers
By Alexus Barnhart | Aug 19, 2021
In July, 61 Texas House Democrats left Texas for Washington, D.C. to avoid voting on a reform bill. As they remain absent, representatives are still being paid their per diem.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Will Meet Aug. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 19, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors Will Meet at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Aug. 26.
Honest Elections Project's Snead: U.S. House will 'weaponize progressive litigation machine' under guise of fighting voter discrimination
By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 18, 2021
House Democrats said they will vote next week on legislation that would require certain states to preclear changes to their voting laws with federal authorities.
Three Texas cities land spots in top five best for construction workers
By Bree Gonzales | Aug 18, 2021
One of the U.S. industries slowly recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic is the construction business. Three Texas cities have been included in the five top where the demand for construction workers is highest.
'It shows the legislative process works': TPPF applauds work of Texas Senate on election legislation
By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 18, 2021
The Texas Senate’s approval of sweeping election legislation last week was a civics lesson for House Democrats who a month earlier fled the state to prevent the measures from making it to the governor, said Chad Ennis, senior fellow for the Election Protection Project at the conservative Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Texas home sales spiked 82% over past decade, Texas Realtors reports
By Texas Realty News Reports | Aug 18, 2021
Texas home sales in 2020 numbered 393,618, representing an 82% increase over sales figures for 2011, according to new data compiled by Texas Realtors.