News from May 2022
Abbott issues disaster declaration for Uvalde: 'We are prepared to provide support through all available means'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration on Tuesday (May 31) for the City of Uvalde, according to a press release issued by the governor's office.
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2022
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 1.
Austin FC fan group raises money for Uvalde victims' families: 'In these challenging times, we will mourn with those affected'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
An Austin FC supporter group has raised tens of thousands of dollars for the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KXAN.
Austin actor on role in Tom Cruise blockbuster: 'We knew we wanted to have a Texas flair'
By John Suayan | May 31, 2022
Among the cast of the highly anticipated Tom Cruise blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" is an actor with Austin roots, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
City of Austin City Council will meet June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 1.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet May 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2022
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 31.
Gutierrez to Abbott: 'I’m asking you now to bring us back in three weeks'
By John Suayan | May 29, 2022
For the second time since Tuesday's (May 24) Robb Elementary School mass shooting, Gov. Greg Abbott was interrupted by another Texas Democratic politician.
City of Austin City Council met April 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, April 21.
State calls on long-term care facilities to update hurricane preparedness plans: 'We all know how unpredictable and dangerous the Texas hurricane season can be'
By John Suayan | May 29, 2022
The State of Texas has asked long-term care facilities to update their hurricane preparedness plans, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met April; 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, April; 21.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met April 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 27, 2022
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Thursday, April 7.
Abbott to be a no-show at NRA convention, musicians pull out: 'After thoughtful consideration, we have decided to cancel the appearance'
By John Suayan | May 27, 2022
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) annual meeting will continue without Gov. Greg Abbott in attendance, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met May 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2022
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Monday, May 23.
Abbott: 'Use the billions in our savings account to cut property taxes in Texas'
By Andy Nghiem | May 25, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott recently voiced his support for a proposal from Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) that would use the state's budget surplus to reduce the amount of property taxes that Texans pay.
O'Rourke interrupts Abbott Uvalde press conference: 'He's refused to support a ban on AR-15s and AK-47s'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Gov. Greg Abbott held a press conference on Wednesday (May 25) to provide updates on Tuesday's fatal mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde when it was interrupted by his gubernatorial challenger Beto O'Rourke, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Victorious Paxton mourns Uvalde victims: 'I want you to remember them in your prayers'
By John Suayan | May 25, 2022
Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton secured the Republican nomination in his reelection bid on Tuesday (May 24), but the thrill of victory took a backseat to a more important and tragic matter, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet May 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 25.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet May 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, May 25.
Abbott: 'Texans are grieving for victims of this senseless crime and for the community of Uvalde'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
A mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde claimed the lives of 19 students and a teacher on Tuesday (May 24), per a report from San Antonio CBS affiliate KENS.
