News from November 2021
U.S. team studies what drives amphibian extinctions
By Marjorie Hecht | Nov 30, 2021
Emerging infectious diseases, in particular chytridiomycosis, are responsible for drastic declines in amphibian diversity around the world. Determining the factors that influence these pathogens and how they spread can help scientists understand the dynamics involved.
Watch 'A Christmas Carol' and more in Austin this week
By Julie Giyer | Nov 29, 2021
Things to do in Austin Nov. 30 - Dec. 6
Georgetown dad fighting cancer 'grateful' to watch son's last high school football game
By David Beasley | Nov 29, 2021
A Georgetown father and cancer patient was grateful that he was able to see his son's last high school football game, KVUE reported.
Swiss device creates jet fuel from air
By Laurence Hecht | Nov 29, 2021
A solar-powered system for generating liquid hydrocarbon fuels from the hydrogen and carbon dioxide contained in air is currently in operation on a rooftop of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich.
Pet of the Week: Buggs
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Nov 29, 2021
Pet of the Week: Buggs.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 4.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Dec. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 28, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 2.
City of Austin City Council will meet Dec. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 1.
City of Austin City Council will meet Dec. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet 10 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 2.
Texas scores 77 out of 100 in financial transparency study
By Texas Business Daily reports | Nov 26, 2021
Texas earned a score of 77 out of a possible 100 points in a ranking by the Chicago-based policy institute Truth in Accounting (TIA), putting the state in a tie for 28th place among the 50 states.
International team offers strategy to reduce risk of vaccine-resistant COVID-19 variants
By Laurence Hecht | Nov 26, 2021
An increase in COVID-19 vaccinations brings with it the risk that a vaccine-resistant strain could still emerge.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 26, 2021
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 27.
'Our city's greatest present challenges': Austin City Council calls special session over housing shortage
By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2021
The housing supply is so tight in Austin, the city council has called a special session Nov. 30 to discuss the situation.
Austin Police Department working to 'have a police force that reflects the community'
By David Beasley | Nov 25, 2021
The Austin Police Department is increasing its efforts to increase the diversity of the force, including Asian Pacific Islanders, KVUE reported.
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 25, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Oct. 14.
Seeking the million-dollar answer: Austin parents calling on worldwide support in fight for their only child's life
By Savannah Howe | Nov 24, 2021
Five-year-old Simon Croke of Austin likes to run.
Five things that may surprise you about ACA plans in Texas
By Jamie Dudensing | Nov 24, 2021
Right now, we are in the open enrollment period to purchase health insurance through an ACA marketplace for 2022 coverage.
Texas on course to boost spending by 5% in fiscal year 2021
By Austin Journal Reports | Nov 24, 2021
Texas is poised to increase its expenditures by 5% during the current fiscal year, more than 11 points below the 16.2% average rate for all 50 states, according to a new study from the National Association of State Budget Officers.
Vandegrift knocks off undefeated Cibolo Steele to advance in state tourney
By Bob Martin | Nov 24, 2021
A battle between two of the state’s top football teams turned into a one-sided affair with Vandegrift shutting out then-undefeated Cibolo Steele in the state tournament 38-0.
A Thanksgiving feast, live music and art on the lawn are all happening in Austin this week
By Hayley Flynn | Nov 24, 2021
Events in Austin during the week of Nov. 22