News from April 2022
City of Austin City Council met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 30, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, March 24.
Texas House speaker: New energy committee members will bring ‘invaluable perspective’
By David Beasley | Apr 29, 2022
Rep. Dade Phelan (R-Kendall), speaker of the Texas House, appointed new members to the State Energy Plan Advisory Committee, KLST reported.
Troxclair: 'I am the only candidate in this race with a proven record of lowering property taxes'
By T.H. Lawrence | Apr 29, 2022
Property tax reform isn’t simply a slogan or campaign promise for Ellen Troxclair.
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 29, 2022
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 24.
Pet of the Week: Jelly Bean
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Jelly Bean
Class Act: Founding principal reflects on first graduating class
By Taylor Nichols | Apr 28, 2022
When I was young, I never envisioned myself working in education. With an undergraduate degree from Princeton University and a law degree from UT, I was off to become a lawyer until I began teaching criminal justice for extra work in low-income areas around Austin. What I saw during that time changed my life forever.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection commissioner: 'CBP continues to execute this administration’s comprehensive strategy' to manage borders amid Title 42 expulsion
By Trina Thomas | Apr 28, 2022
As encounters at the southern border skyrocket and Title 42 expulsions will soon end, many Americans brace for impact as they predict an increase in migrants entering illegally.
Abbott to voters: 'Do your part to lower property taxes in Texas'
By David Beasley | Apr 28, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging voters to support a measure that would lower property taxes in the state.
Central Texas rancher on free land offer to Musk: 'We think this is a place to have new technology'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2022
The purported agreement billionaire Elon Musk reached with Twitter to purchase the social media giant for about $44 billion has given one Austin-area rancher an idea.
Paxton at anti-trafficking event: 'As long as I am in office, this is going to be a priority'
By John Suayan | Apr 28, 2022
The Texas Attorney General's Office joined anti-trafficking advocates on the south steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin on Wednesday (April 27) to bring awareness to human trafficking, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
City of Austin City Council met March 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, March 22.
'People falsely assume batteries will save us': Expert attacks energy mix in California relative to Texas
By John Kelly | Apr 27, 2022
Energy experts argue that batteries are not a perfect renewable energy solution. In light of this, Texan generation of renewable energy has gone up considerably in the past several years and Texas' anticipated solar generation capacity increases through 2023 are going to outpace California's additions.
Abbott: 'We are eternally grateful for the way Specialist Evans heroically served his state and country'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott is leading Texas in mourning a Texas Army National Guard soldier whose body was found along the Rio Grande River, according to a press release.
O'Rourke on positive COVID-19 test: 'I have mild symptoms and will be following public health guidelines'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
Democratic Texas gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke on Monday (April 25) announced that he has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
City of Austin City Council will meet May 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 5.
Chacon on late UT counterpart Carter: 'He made the profession better through his steadfast dedication and integrity'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
University of Texas Police Chief David Carter died from an undisclosed form of cancer at the age of 64 on Friday (April 22), the school's news department reported.
Nelson on return of annual Independence Day concert: 'Come on down. We missed you'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
The home of Austin FC will host its first-ever concert in Willie Nelson's annual 4th of July Picnic and Fireworks, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Nelson on barbershop's upcoming departure: 'It’s a part of you that probably will never be the same'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
A barbershop that has become a University of Texas institution in its own right will close this summer and enter an uncertain future, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Abbott on state’s plan to be energy leader: Renewable energy ‘tied with Texas’ prosperity’
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2022
Texas is planning to overtake California as the renewable energy leader in the U.S. within the next three years, but the state will need to boost battery capacity to fully take advantage of the benefits of green energy.
Lucio in statement on stay of execution: 'I am grateful the court has given me the chance to live and prove my innocence'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
A state appellate court granted a request from lawyers representing death row inmate Melissa Lucio on Monday (April 25) to halt her execution that was scheduled for Wednesday (April 27), according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.