News from February 2022
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.
'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.
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.
'Tough luck': Cruz critical of Biden's promise to name a black woman to U.S. Supreme Court
By David Beasley | Feb 6, 2022
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
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 6, 2022
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
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
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
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
Texas French Bread, which has been in business since 1981, sustained more than $1 million in damage from an overnight fire on Jan. 24.
183 North Project in Northwest Austin commences, authorities 'excited to be breaking ground'
By Zachary Richter | Feb 5, 2022
Work on the $612 million 183 North Project in Northwest Austin has begun.
City of Austin City Council met Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 4.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Feb. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 5, 2022
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
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
The City of Austin is seeking public input on ways to improve its walking and biking routes.