Austin Journal

News from February 2022


Second hand thrift store for animal products thrives in Austin

Austin recently welcomed a second-hand animal thrift store to benefit animal shelters.


City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 17

City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17.


'This is a milestone we’ve been eager to meet': KLN to offer service from Austin beginning March 28

Initially announced before the COVID-19 pandemic, KLN Royal Dutch Airlines will begin its long-delayed service between Austin and Amsterdam on March 28.


'This route gives customers a convenient way to travel': Lufthansa to resume Austin-Frankfurt service in April

Germany's flagship airline, Lufthansa, has announced that it will resume flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and Frankfurt Airport on April 8.


Austin a top 5 metro for millennial homebuyers in LendingTree study

A LendingTree study found Austin was the fourth most popular metro for millennial homebuyers in 2021.


City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 15

City of Austin City Council will meet at 8:30 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 15.


Inspire Real Estate breaks ground on development in Austin suburb

Inspire Real Estate Development LLC recently broke ground on the Pearson Ranch development, a project in suburban Austin expected to cost more than $2 billion and expected to include office and retail space.



Huffines: 'I will keep Texas red'

If Republicans want to maintain the governorship in Texas, they should not support Gov. Greg Abbott for another term, Abbott's opponent in the March 1 Republican primary told the Austin Journal.



'I am proud to join the Sprinkles team': Sprinkles Cupcakes names Schulder as new CFO

Austin-based baking company Sprinkles Cupcakes announced that Allison Schulder has been named the company's new chief financial officer.


'Life-changing commitment': Tito's Handmade Vodka gives $20 million to University of Texas athletics

Tito’s Handmade Vodka is chipping in $20 million to improve the athletic facilities of the University of Texas.


'Tough luck': Cruz critical of Biden's promise to name a black woman to U.S. Supreme Court

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) is criticizing President Joe Biden's promise to nominate a black woman to the U.S. Supreme Court.


City of Austin Mobility Committee met Jan. 20

City of Austin Mobility Committee met Thursday, Jan. 20.


'This is one of the most important actions we can take as a board': Eanes ISD announces superintendent finalist

The Eanes Independent School District named Dr. Jeff Arnett as its lone superintendent finalist.


Overnight fire at longtime Austin bakery leaves behind over $1 million in damages, 'mechanical failure' to be blamed

Texas French Bread, which has been in business since 1981, sustained more than $1 million in damage from an overnight fire on Jan. 24.



City of Austin City Council met Jan. 4

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 4.


City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Feb. 10

City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 10.


City of Austin aims to 'get public input from a diverse audience' on biking routes

The City of Austin is seeking public input on ways to improve its walking and biking routes.