News from March 2022
Austin FC's Stuver on laundry project expansion: 'Too many people take for granted what clean clothes can do'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
Austin FC goalie Brad Stuver's Austin Laundry Project has added four more local laundromats, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
TPPF policy director: 'Taxpayers should be prepared to defend their wallets this year'
By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2022
Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) policy director James Quintero is doing all he can to stem the state’s rising tax tide.
Berry on Abbott endorsement: 'I have been endorsed by a true conservative champion'
By John Suayan | Mar 31, 2022
An indicted Austin police officer who is running for public office has received an endorsement from Gov. Greg Abbott, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. The station reported that Abbott endorsed Justin Berry, a Republican candidate for the Texas House of Representatives.
AlertMedia CEO on new appointment: 'Cheryl’s extensive experience leading global organizations through critical events will be invaluable'
By Caleb Lombardo | Mar 31, 2022
AlertMedia, one of the world's leading threat intelligence and emergency communications provider, recently named Cheryl Steele to its board of directors.
TPPF scholar Rodriguez: 'Human smuggling is the precursor of human trafficking'
By T.H. Lawrence | Mar 31, 2022
The Texas Public Policy Foundation reported March 21 the results of a recent survey conducted with Hispanic Texans, and it offered a clear message on border security.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Jan. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 31, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Thursday, Jan. 20.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 31, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 23.
'[Austin] is a legendary city with an amazing range of venues and players': Minneapolis band makes its fourth trek to Austin's SXSW
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 30, 2022
A Minneapolis band returned to Austin for the fourth time to perform at SXSW.
Abbott at energy roundtable: 'We will always support the oil and gas industry'
By John Suayan | Mar 30, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott visited Odessa on Tuesday (March 29) to hold a roundtable on Texas' oil and gas sector, a press release issued by the governor's office said.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet March 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, March 31.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet March 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 30, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30.
Increased heat and drought stunt tropical trees, a major carbon sink
By University of Arizona | Mar 29, 2022
UArizona researchers were leaders in a worldwide effort to understand tropical trees and their futures under climate change.
SoftServe's Semenova on fundraiser: 'It is actually so important that Ukraine does not quit'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
Employees at the Austin offices of a Ukrainian software company are planning a fundraiser in April to help their compatriots more than 5,000 miles away, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE. KVUE reported that SoftServe is partnering with U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) to hold the fundraiser, which is slated for April 8.
DPS on top fugitive's capture: 'Harris had been wanted since October 2021'
By John Suayan | Mar 29, 2022
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently apprehended 42-year-old Dallas resident Royneco Tiun Harris, who occupied the No. 1 spot on the Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Fugitives List, according to a press release.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus visits Mexico City
By Press Release | Mar 29, 2022
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus was in Mexico City, Mexico to meet with Mexican government, law enforcement, and customs agencies to further collaboration between the United States and Mexico on bilateral opportunities and challenges, including in efforts related to migration management.
Border Protection chief: 'We’ll get over a million encounters or apprehensions along the southwest border'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022
The southern border has been flooded with migrants seeking to cross into the United States, leading to an increase in apprehensions.
TPPF policy director on property taxes: 'Local governments are getting rich while families are forced to make hard decisions'
By Glenn Minnis | Mar 29, 2022
Property taxes remain a major sticking point in Texas, particularly for Hispanics who describe the situation as a “major burden.”
Garland on new asylum policy: 'This rule advances our efforts to ensure that asylum claims are processed fairly'
By Solange DeLisle | Mar 29, 2022
The Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security have created a new rule aimed at speeding up the process for noncitizens seeking asylum in the United States.
District judge: Fort Hood soldiers sentenced for human smuggling 'not the average citizen'
By Andy Nghiem | Mar 29, 2022
Two Fort Hood soldiers were convicted on March 25 of human smuggling in connection with an incident that took place last year where two Army soldiers were discovered moving illegal immigrants while in uniform.
Pet of the Week: Muffin
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Mar 29, 2022
Pet of the Week: Muffin