News from 2021
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2021
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 10.
'This was to be expected': Austin reports first omicron cases
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
Three people in Travis County have tested positive for the omicron variant of COVID-19. The University of Texas at Austin Health Services notified Austin Public Health of what could be the first omicron cases identified in the area.
Austin nonprofit offers help to tornado victims: 'The losses are unthinkable'
By George Willis | Dec 18, 2021
The Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN) has created a fundraising effort to help those affected by the storms in Kentucky. The organization plans to send care kits and raise money to donate to those who suffered devastating losses during the storm.
Austin City Council approves purchase of hotel for 'much-needed' family violence shelter
By David Beasley | Dec 18, 2021
The Austin City Council has approved the city's purchase and renovation of a hotel that will be converted into a family violence shelter.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 18, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Nov. 4.
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 17, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Oct. 21.
'Job not done': Westlake quarterback in the running for Gatorade National Football Player of the Year
By Zachary Richter | Dec 16, 2021
The accolades just keep rolling in for Westlake quarterback and Clemson commit Cade Klubnik, who has been named the 2021-22 Gatorade Texas Football Player of the Year and is now in the running for 2021-2022 Gatorade National Football Player of the Year.
Austin residents’ median credit card debt now exceeds $2,800, study finds
By Austin Journal Reports | Dec 16, 2021
The median credit card debt for Austin residents now stands at $2,848, the 19th highest level of debt among 182 large U.S. cities, according to an analysis by the personal finance website WalletHub.
City of Austin City Council will meet Dec. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2021
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, Dec. 20.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Nov. 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 16, 2021
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Nov. 18.
'I trust this team': Trio of Austin-area programs punch tickets to state championship games
By Zachary Richter | Dec 15, 2021
Austin-area programs Westlake, Liberty Hill and Lyndon B. Johnson have advanced to their respective state championship games.
'One of the most valued leaders in our community': Huston-Tillotson's first female president announces retirement
By Bob Martin | Dec 15, 2021
The first female president of Huston-Tillotson University has announced that she will be calling it a career with her retirement coming on June 1.
Watch 'The Nutcracker,' and 'Elf' this week in Austin
By Julie Giyer | Dec 15, 2021
Austin Happenings Dec.15-21
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 15, 2021
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 9.
Trinity professor on DOJ map suit: 'I would be shocked if the 2022 Legislature revises the map unless prompted to do so by the courts'
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 14, 2021
The U.S. Department of Justice will challenge newly drafted maps for Texas congressional and state House districts. The DOJ, in a lawsuit filed Dec. 6, alleges the districts discriminate against people of color.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 9.
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 14, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Friday, Oct. 29.
ERCOT: Texas blackouts possible if extreme winter conditions develop in 2022
By T.H. Lawrence | Dec 13, 2021
Energy analyst Peacock says Texas’ leaders have once again failed to rectify grid reliability problem
Pet of the Week: Frankie
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Dec 13, 2021
Pet of the Week: Frankie
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 13, 2021
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Oct. 28.