News from February 2022
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.
Second hand thrift store for animal products thrives in Austin
By Trina Thomas | Feb 10, 2022
Austin recently welcomed a second-hand animal thrift store to benefit animal shelters.
City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 10, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 17.
Tensions with China lead to 'low levels of trust' from U.S. businesses
By T.H. Lawrence | Feb 9, 2022
Tensions between the United States and China continue to cause uncertainty and risk for U.S. companies, according to one business organization.
'This is a milestone we’ve been eager to meet': KLN to offer service from Austin beginning March 28
By David Hutton | Feb 9, 2022
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
By John Suayan | Feb 9, 2022
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
By Press Release | Feb 9, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 9, 2022
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
By David Hutton | Feb 8, 2022
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.
Enjoy drinks at the annual bar crawl or attend a Super Bowl party this week in Austin
By Julie Giyer | Feb 8, 2022
Austin Events Feb. 9 -Feb. 15
Huffines: 'I will keep Texas red'
By David Beasley | Feb 8, 2022
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.
Cambridge study shows possible path toward treating antibiotic-resistant tuberculosis
By Laurence Hecht | Feb 7, 2022
Tuberculosis is currently the deadliest infectious disease in the world, affecting nearly 2 billion people. It is caused by the organism Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Pet of the Week: Jimmy Buffet
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Feb 7, 2022
Pet of the Week: Jimmy Buffet
'I am proud to join the Sprinkles team': Sprinkles Cupcakes names Schulder as new CFO
By Ariana Chiarenza | Feb 6, 2022
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
By Laurie A. Luebbert | Feb 6, 2022
Tito’s Handmade Vodka is chipping in $20 million to improve the athletic facilities of the University of Texas.