News from January 2022
'I've been prepared for this opportunity': Defensive coordinator Salazar to take over as Westlake head coach
By John Kelly | Jan 17, 2022
The Westlake Chippewas football team has promoted defensive coordinator Tony Salazar into the head coaching role following the retirement of former head coach Todd Dodge. The team has performed well as of late with three straight state championships and hopes to continue that success with Salazar.
'Faith, family, football': Hyde Park hires Phil Dawson as new coach
By John Kelly | Jan 17, 2022
Former NFL kicker Phil Dawson is looking to turn around Hyde Park's football program as the team's head coach and assistant athletic director, both new roles for him.
Pet of the Week: Beatrix
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Jan 17, 2022
Pet of the Week: Beatrix
Texas tops 2021 U-Haul migration growth ranking
By Austin Journal Reports | Jan 16, 2022
Texas finished first in a new ranking measuring migration growth among the states based on one-way U-Haul truck traffic leaving or entering their borders last year.
'It is affirming to see this issue taken so seriously': Former senior policy adviser to Adler pleads guilty to mishandling funds
By Karen Kidd | Jan 16, 2022
Austin's deputy auditor is pleased to the attention federal officials paid in the case of a former city senior policy adviser who plead guilty last week to mishandling funds.
Attend a home and garden show, basketball game and more this week in Austin
By Julie Giyer | Jan 12, 2022
Austin Events Jan. 12-18
City of Austin Mobility Committee met Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2022
City of Austin Mobility Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 10.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet Jan. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet ay 10 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 20.
China's economic censorship 'increases financial risk' for American businesses and investors
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 11, 2022
China's increasing economic data censorship is raising risks for American investors and financial service companies that rely on Chinese economic reports to do business.
Webb telescope launch opens new era in deep space astronomy
By Laurence Hecht | Jan 11, 2022
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's 14,300-pound James Webb Space Telescope, launched into space Dec. 25, 2021, aboard a French Ariane 5 rocket from the European Spaceport at Kourou in French Guiana. This heralds a new chapter in deep space astronomy.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 11, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 27.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Jan. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 11, 2022
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 20.
ERCOT: Texas power grid is ready for harsh winter weather
By Bob Martin | Jan 10, 2022
As we enter the heart of the winter season, Texans might be wary due to last year’s catastrophic ice storm that put millions without power and heat. But residents can have a bit of peace of mind as, after more than 300 tests, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) has announced that the power grid is in good shape and ready for extreme winter weather events.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Dec. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 10, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 15.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Jan. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 10, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 19.
'It's a no-brainer': U-Haul ranks Texas as fastest-growing state
By John Kelly | Jan 7, 2022
Texas has the most rapid growth of any state in the country, according to a report from U-Haul's Growth Index, with individual Texas cities performing well, according to their index as well.
'This is an exciting growth opportunity for us both': Central Texas United Way chapters merge
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
United Way for Greater Austin and United Way of Williamson County on Jan. 5 announced a merger between the two Central Texas chapters.
Classic Black was Texas' No. 1 license plate in 2021
By Zachary Richter | Jan 7, 2022
My Plates, a vendor for the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles, has reported that Classic Black was the top specialty license plate design in the state for 2021.
Brown set on mobility improvement in 2022
By Art Benavidez | Jan 7, 2022
As the City of Austin and Travis County continue to see an influx of growth, a Travis County judge is putting mobility improvements high on the county’s list of priorities.