News from September 2021
'The recovery, however, is not assured': IMF report optimistic about economy in second half of year, but highlights potential pitfalls
By John Kelly | Sep 30, 2021
On its way to recovery, the global economy is projected to grow 6% in 2021 and 4.9% in 2022, the International Monetary Fund reported.
'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.
Wallethub ranks Austin as 6th best city for vegans and vegetarians
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 30, 2021
The city of Austin has been named one of the top cities for vegans and vegetarians in 2021.
City of Austin Health & Human Services Committee Met Aug. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 30, 2021
City of Austin Health & Human Services Committee Met Wednesday, Aug. 4.
Creative and performing arts featured this week in Austin
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 29, 2021
No doubt, Austin has a lot of creative people. Music and arts fill the week.
New ranking shows Texas is 2nd most diverse state
By Austin Journal Reports | Sep 29, 2021
Texas came in second in a new study by the personal-finance website WalletHub that analyzes all 50 states in terms of their residents’ racial, ethnic, cultural and economic diversity.
City of Austin launches federal 'once-in-a-generation opportunity to address homelessness crisis'
By Christina Heath | Sep 29, 2021
The City of Austin and Mayor Steve Adler will join the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Marcia Fudge in launching a new federal program aimed at addressing homelessness throughout the city.
Flyhomes expanding into Austin, Dallas and Houston to 'help buyers make more informed home-buying decisions'
By Christina Heath | Sep 29, 2021
Flyhomes will be expanding its operations into three new housing markets in Texas including Austin, Dallas and Houston, according to a press release from Flyhomes.
Pet of the Week: Meet Prince!
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Sep 29, 2021
This week’s Pet of the Week features Prince, a 1-year-old Pyrenees/Border Collie/Anatolian Shepherd mix who’s ready to be your best friend!
City of Austin City Council met Aug. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 29, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 3.
'It will continue to grow': Austin's new city council district map reveals rising Asian population
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 28, 2021
Austin is on the verge of creating a district with almost one-third Asian residents, following the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's approval of new district maps from the city council, according to a report by KUT.
New report shows housing market in Austin area finally 'calming' down
By Caleb Lombardo | Sep 28, 2021
In what is sure to come as a relief for those seeking to purchase a home in the Austin area, data indicates that the market in the area is finally cooling off from its record levels and growth in recent months.
Jarmin: Pandemic made some ACS data 'unreliable'
By David Hutton | Sep 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic had a big impact on American life in 2020, including the U.S. Census and data from the American Community Survey detailing income, health, poverty and housing in the Lone Star State.
Present-day snakes may have evolved from ancestors of asteroid that wiped out dinosaurs
By Vicky Just | Sep 28, 2021
A new study suggests that all living snakes evolved from a handful of species that survived the giant asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs and most other living things at the end of the Cretaceous.
City of Austin City Council will meet Oct. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet at 1 p.m., Monday, Oct. 4.
City of Austin City Council will meet Sept. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28.
City of Austin City Council met Aug. 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 28, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 3.
The Loren condo units going fast as Austin project nears completion
By David Hutton | Sep 27, 2021
While The Loren condos, at the intersection of South Lamar Boulevard and West Riverside Drive, aren’t expected to open until next summer, 23 of the property’s 24 units are already taken.
'Fastest-growing sport in America': Major League Pickleball has kicked off, Pritchard Cup Tournament to happen in November
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 27, 2021
Major League Pickleball (MLP) has officially launched last week. A kickoff ceremony took place at Dreamland in Dripping Springs.