News from February 2022
'We believe we can return safely': UT responds to student leaders request for more COVID-19 safety protocols
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 17, 2022
Student leaders at the University of Texas at Austin are petitioning school authorities to implement more COVID-19 safety measures in the face of the omicron variant.
'Today means a whole lot': Travis County honors L.C. Anderson High School players
By David Beasley | Feb 17, 2022
It took decades, but the original L.C. Anderson High School has received recognition from the Travis County Commissioner's Court for its football team's 1942, 1956 and 1961 state titles, KVUE reported.
Texas cities struggle financially
By Charles Blain | Feb 17, 2022
Nearly every city in the country, including major cities in Texas, have ordinances in places requiring mayors and city council to pass balanced budgets each year.
Abbott sets special election for proposed constitutional amendments
By Press Release | Feb 17, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a proclamation setting Saturday, May 7 as the special election day for two proposed constitutional amendments in Texas.
UIL realignment gives Austin three 6A Districts
By George Willis | Feb 17, 2022
The University Interscholastic League announced its newest reclassification and realignment of districts for 2022-2024.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 17, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 23.
'Travis County values all kinds of families': County votes in favor of paid family-leave policy
By David Beasley | Feb 16, 2022
The Travis County Commissioners Court has voted unanimously to craft a paid family-leave policy for all county employees, KVUE reported.
Dance and sing at a pop party or cheer for Texas teams this week in Austin
By Julie Giyer | Feb 16, 2022
Austin Events Feb. 15 - Feb. 22
Texas ranked one of the country's most expensive states for property tax
By Art Benavidez | Feb 16, 2022
Recent reports have the state of Texas among the top 10 states with the highest property taxes.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Feb. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 16, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22.
InvenTrust acquires two Austin shopping centers for $180 million
By Trina Thomas | Feb 15, 2022
A Chicago real estate investment trust company recently announced the $180 million acquisition of two Austin shopping centers.
Aikman launches new light lager beer 'for the drinker who consistently puts in the hard work'
By Trina Thomas | Feb 15, 2022
Former American football quarterback Troy Aikman announced the debut of his new light lager beer.
'The world’s fastest creature': Famous Peregrine falcon catches flight after recovering from injuries
By Trina Thomas | Feb 15, 2022
An injured Peregrine falcon named Yukon Jack made its way to Texas from Minnesota, even if there were a few hiccups during the flight.
'Somebody lost their daughter': Arizona teen dies traveling to Austin volleyball tournament
By Trina Thomas | Feb 15, 2022
A teenager from Arizona has died while in Austin for a volleyball tournament.
Texas preparing to boycott 'carbon conscious' investors
By Bill Peacock | Feb 14, 2022
As far back as at least King Edward I of England, people have been concerned about the environmental effects of fossil fuels.
Pet of the Week: Sour Patch
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Feb 14, 2022
Pet of the Week: Sour Patch
Adler: ‘We all have questions’ after Austin water boil alert
By David Hutton | Feb 12, 2022
Residents in Austin no longer have to boil their drinking water after an order that had been in place since the weekend was lifted earlier this week, but the problem is sparking questions.
State taxes field guide released by comptroller's office
By Press Release | Feb 11, 2022
The Texas Comptroller's office recently released A Field Guide to the Taxes of Texas, a periodic report providing an overview of Texas' major state taxes.
Huffines 'honored' by gubernatorial primary endorsement by Texas Home School Coalition, which previously endorsed Abbott
By Karen Kidd | Feb 10, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott's Republican primary challenger, former state Sen. Don Huffines, said he's "honored" to receive Texas Home School Coalition's endorsement this year after the group previously endorsed the governor.
Austin finishes 177th in new ranking of cities ranked best for football fans
By Austin Journal Reports | Feb 10, 2022
Austin came in 177th among the 245 cities examined in a new study by the WalletHub website showing which cities are most friendly to fans of either professional football or college football games.