News from February 2022
'I am so grateful and humbled': Vela III wins special election for Austin City Council seat
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
Defense attorney José "Chito" Vela III won the special election for Austin City Council, District 4 on Jan. 25, according to unofficial election returns.
'Report the incident immediately': Austin alleges phone scammers spoofed city numbers during cold snap
By Zachary Richter | Feb 4, 2022
The City of Austin on Jan. 26 announced that scammers used the cold weather to target utility customers by spoofing the city's phone numbers.
City of Austin City Council met Jan. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 4.
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Feb. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 4, 2022
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 9.
Border Patrol reports record number of border encounters in December 2021
By Emily Bevard | Feb 3, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) were engaged in a record number of encounters of people at the southern border in December 2021.
Texas outlines welcome efforts for Tokyo businesses
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 3, 2022
The business expansion agreement will aid Japanese businesses looking to expand into the state.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for February
By Press Release | Feb 3, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is providing more than $326 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for the month of February.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Nov. 22
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2022
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 22.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 3, 2022
City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 8.
Texas’ share of homeless residents ranks 32nd in nation
By Austin Journal Reports | Feb 2, 2022
Texas came in 32nd among the 50 states in a new study by the National Alliance to End Homelessness showing the number of homeless people per 10,000 residents.
H-E-B president announces retirement
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 2, 2022
Popular H-E-B Food and Drug President Scott McClelland announced that he will be stepping down and retiring at the end of the year.
Take an improv dance class or enjoy a Disney concert in Austin this week
By Julie Giyer | Feb 2, 2022
Austin Events Feb. 2 - Feb. 8
Abbott: State 'working around the clock to respond robustly to the substantial winter storm'
By Press Release | Feb 2, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott yesterday provided an update on Texas’ response to winter weather that is expected to impact the state in the next few days.
City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 2, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 7.
Abbott joins officials in saying ERCOT is 'well prepared' for expected cold front
By Emily Bevard | Feb 1, 2022
With a forecasted cold weather front on the rise this week, Gov. Greg Abbott joined multiple government officials today (Feb. 1) to issue a statement of confidence in Texas' grid strength.
Hegar observes National Unclaimed Property Day
By Press Release | Feb 1, 2022
(AUSTIN) — Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar is joining other unclaimed property administrators to celebrate the second annual national Unclaimed Property Day on Feb. 1.
Cedar Park continues girls basketball dominance
By George Willis | Feb 1, 2022
Defending Class 5A state champion Cedar Park continued its dominance of girls high school basketball by extending its winning streak to 51 straight games after back-to-back wins.
'I am humbled and honored': UT kicker Cameron Dicker to enter NFL draft
By David Beasley | Feb 1, 2022
Cameron Dicker, kicker for the Texas Longhorns, is entering the 2022 NFL draft, foregoing his last year of eligibility as a college player.