News from July 2022
Texas women's hoops lands former BYU guard Gonzales: 'Help us welcome Shaylee to the Forty Acres!'
By John Suayan | Jul 14, 2022
The University of Texas (UT) Longhorns women’s basketball team has strengthened its backcourt by signing former Brigham Young University (BYU) guard Shaylee Gonzales, according to a program-issued press release.
New Hope Animal Rescue to hold adoption event: 'A pivotal time for homeless pets'
By David Beasley | Jul 13, 2022
This week is National Adoption Week, so Austin-based New Hope Animal Rescue is partnering with Bastrop County Animal Shelter and PetSmart Charities to host an in-person adoption event Friday through Sunday.
Miller on plan for armed guards in school cafeterias: 'Safety in those cafeterias, always on my mind'
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2022
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has suggested that armed guards patrol school cafeterias statewide, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Energy expert criticizes Texas wind investment: '$51.5 billion of that investment was waste'
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 13, 2022
Bill Peacock, policy director of The Energy Alliance, recently criticized the number of state funds that Texas has invested in renewable energy sources in a June 11 tweet.
Expert questions wind energy: 'Wind turbines don't generate power when we need it most'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 13, 2022
Energy expert Brian Gitt recently questioned the reliability of wind energy, citing a report by consulting economist Edgardo Sepulveda that was posted on Twitter.
Watson on ABoR endorsement: 'This is crucial and I’m looking forward to working together'
By John Suayan | Jul 13, 2022
Austin mayoral candidate Kirk Watson secured a campaign endorsement from a realtor trade organization in the state capital on Tuesday.
Sirat: San Antonio semitruck deaths 'deadliest human trafficking incident in U.S. history'
By Glenn Minnis | Jul 12, 2022
BBC journalist Suhrab Sirat is making a point of the bitter irony associated with the recent human trafficking attempt in Texas that ended up in the deaths of dozens of migrants.
Austin Events July 11-17
By Julie Giyer | Jul 12, 2022
July 13: Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night at The Highball
Hispanic journalist group to first lady: 'Do not reduce us to stereotypes'
By John Suayan | Jul 12, 2022
First Lady Jill Biden’s attempt to describe the Latino population of San Antonio during a speech to the largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization on Monday garnered backlash, prompting her to issue an apology, per an Associated Press (AP) report that was ran by San Antonio ABC affiliate KSAT.
ABoR endorses Kirk Watson for Austin Mayor
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2022
Today, we are proud to announce that the Austin Board of REALTORS® has endorsed Kirk Watson to become Austin’s next Mayor.
City of Austin City Council will meet July 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet Thursday, July 21.
Energy executive: Eliminating planned outages ‘may result in a greater number of forced outages’
By Glenn Minnis | Jul 11, 2022
As summer temperatures heat up, Michelle Richmond, executive director for Texas Competitive Power Advocates (TCPA) is still boiling over concerns about the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) board of directors ruling that effectively eliminates planned outages for maintenance, thereby increasing the risk of forced outages and therefore grid volatility in the future.“TCPA is concerned that generators will not be afforded the needed time to conduct these planned outages which may result in a greater number of forced outages,” Richmond told the Austin Journal.
New Hope Animal Rescue, Bastrop Country Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
By Press Release | Jul 11, 2022
In-person adoption event to take place at local PetSmart store July 15-17
Residents, businesses requested to voluntarily conserve power: 'ERCOT continues to use all tools available to manage the grid effectively and reliably'
By John Suayan | Jul 11, 2022
The entity that oversees the State of Texas’s energy grid has issued a conservation appeal to residents and businesses, per a news release.
City of Austin City Council will meet July 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet 12 p.m., Thursday, July 21.
Roby on acquisition by Spurs: 'Let's get to work'
By John Suayan | Jul 8, 2022
The San Antonio Spurs claimed small forward Isaiah Roby off waivers on Tuesday, to which the former Nebraska Cornhusker says is a dream come true, per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
Antone's Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Antone's Nightclub has live music this weekend in Austin
Gallagher, Driussi named to MLS Team of the Week
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Austin FC defender Jon Gallagher was named to the Major League Soccer (MLS) Team of the Week for Week 18, with midfielder Sebastián Driussi named to the Team of the Week bench as Austin came back to beat the Colorado Rapids 3-2 on Monday night.
Austin FC acquires Ecuadorian attacker Washington Corozo
By Press Release | Jul 8, 2022
Austin FC announced this Wednesday that the Club has acquired Ecuadorian striker Washington Corozo on a six-month loan from Peruvian club Sporting Cristal.
Doggett on additional $15 million for AUS: 'These infrastructure funds will help in expanding our airport'
By John Suayan | Jul 7, 2022
An additional $15 million in federal funding has been earmarked for Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.