News from June 2022
Cornyn on framework for bipartisan gun package: 'Families are scared, and it is our duty to come together and get something done'
By John Suayan | Jun 13, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) said on Sunday (June 12) that he and a bipartisan group of senators tasked with gun law discussions have agreed on the framework on a probable legislative package, according to a press release issued by his office.
Cornyn to House Democratic leadership: 'I urge you to pass the Supreme Court Police Parity Act without further, unnecessary delay'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Democratic leadership on Friday (June 10) to approve a measure that would provide security to chief justices.
Pet of the Week: Teegan [triopd]
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Jun 10, 2022
Pet of the Week: Teegan [triopd]
City of Austin City Council met May 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 10, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, May 5
Take a ballet class, listen to live country music and more in Austin
By Julie Giyer | Jun 9, 2022
Austin Events June 13-19
Woman known as 'Baby Holly' found: 'I prayed for more than 40 years for answers and the Lord has revealed some of it'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
A cold case stemming from the early 1980s murder of a Houston couple has yielded a positive development on Thursday (June 9) when Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (AG) announced that their infant daughter who subsequently went missing has been found alive, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Analyst sees 'heavy bias' in California firm hired to study Texas energy reforms
By T.H. Lawrence | Jun 9, 2022
The Public Utility Commission of Texas is considering a pair of proposals to create a new power market for the state in the wake of the storm in February 2021 that caused blackouts and was blamed for more than 200 deaths and left millions in the dark.
Uvalde shooting survivor testifies before Congress: 'I grabbed the blood and I put it all over me'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
An 11-year-old girl who survived the Robb Elementary School shooting by smearing a classmate's blood on herself in order to appear dead to the gunman told the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform on Wednesday (June 8) that she doesn't feel safe in school anymore, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Vierra on Georgetown 'home-field' advantage at state: 'I think they’re more than capable of handling that'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
By virtue of just being 10 miles away from Dell Diamond in Round Rock, the Georgetown Eagles baseball team have the benefit of homefield advantage. It's the third time in their history the Eagles punched their ticket to the state tournament, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
City of Austin City Council met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 9, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 3.
Hill Country city OKs movie studio: 'San Marcos was the clear-cut choice of where we wanted to be doing business'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The San Marcos City Council voted to approve incentives for a new film studio on Tuesday (June 7), according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
TAMU's Banks on $50 million gift from Buc-ee's founder: 'He remains connected to his university'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
The owner of what's arguably Texas's most popular convenience store has given back to his alma mater, Houston-based media outlets reported.
McConaughey: 'We want gun laws that won’t make it so easy for the bad guys'
By John Suayan | Jun 8, 2022
A Hollywood actor with roots in the South Texas city that was the scene of a horrific school shooting last month made a call for gun legislation at the White House on Tuesday (June 7), according to an Associated Press report that was ran by San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
City of Austin City Council met April 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, April 27.
Texas ranks 7th among states for racial equality in education
By Austin Journal Reports | Jun 7, 2022
Texas finished 7th among states in a new study by the WalletHub website that examines equality between white and Black students in educational progress among the 50 states, based on six key dimensions.
Energy consultant on ERCOT approval for all outages: ‘A small understanding of the issues often results in a poor outcome’
By Zachary Richter | Jun 7, 2022
ERCOT’s board recently approved a staff proposal that gives ERCOT full control over outage requests, drawing a rebuke from energy consultant Neil McAndrews.
Texas attorney general: 'I'm asking the court to put a stop to the' asylum rule shift
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
As the Biden administration rolled out new changes to speed up the asylum review process, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) voiced its concerns that the new rules enable those who want to take advantage of the system.
Cho on Operation Lost Souls after 70 children are rescued: 'We are looking out for our children – our community’s most precious resource'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2022
A multi-agency operation in El Paso recently recovered 70 missing children, including victims of sex trafficking.
Abbott: 'We must do everything in our power to prevent the same tragic ending from happening again'
By John Suayan | Jun 7, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) Center at Texas State University in San Marcos to provide active shooter training to the state's public school districts, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
Roy frustrated over Texas' lack of nuclear development: 'We are a stupid, stupid people'
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 7, 2022
U.S Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) has taken aim at his state for failing to build and invest in more reliable forms of energy generation, including nuclear and natural gas, and instead has moved toward relying more heavily on renewable energy.