News from May 2022
Dripping Springs teen on gold medal win in Brazil: 'Crazy. Like surreal'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
A suburban Austin teen has earned the distinction of being known as a gold medal Olympian for the rest of her life, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
Clarke on last meeting as CapMetro CEO: 'It was emotional as I’m so proud of this amazing organization'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
Randy Clarke presided over his final meeting as the head of the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CapMetro) on Monday (May 23), according to the City of Austin's public transit agency, per his Twitter account.
Grand jury review includes Austin police chief, predecessor: 'This is a mop up, a political mop up operation'
By John Suayan | May 24, 2022
A grand jury formed to look into allegations of police brutality at the May 2020 racial injustice protests that occurred in the Texas state capital has included Austin Chief of Police Joseph Chacon and his predecessor, Brian Manley, in its review, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
Austin Events May 23-29
By Julie Giyer | May 23, 2022
May 25: "The Sixth Reel" – Come watch this hilarious film.
Abbott on court ruling: 'We remain vigilant in fighting the lifting of Title 42 expulsions'
By David Beasley | May 23, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott praised a federal judge's decision Friday blocking the suspension of Title 42 expulsions on the Mexican border.
Austin cycling community announces memorial for Moriah Wilson: 'This will be a gathering to acknowledge the tragedy of the loss'
By John Suayan | May 23, 2022
A memorial will be held for a medal-winning California cyclist who died in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Hall criticizes TMB for treatment of doctors, calls Board 'unelected, unaccountable bureaucrats'
By John Kelly | May 23, 2022
Texas state Sen. Bob Hall recently spoke to the Austin Journal regarding the Texas Medical Board and the COVID-19 pandemic.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met April 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 21, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Mondat, April 18.
Small businesses anticipate revenue growth despite inflation and supply chain concerns
By Kyle Joseph | May 20, 2022
Small business owners in Austin and across the country report that inflation and supply chain disruptions are impacting their businesses in big ways.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met March 31
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 20, 2022
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Thursday, March 31.
Paxton: 'I am not going to let Google succeed in deceiving Texans'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
The State of Texas' lead legal counsel amended a lawsuit against Google to assert the company's "incognito mode" on its Chrome browser runs afoul of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Cornyn on Texas AG Republican primary: 'I remain very disturbed by the fact that the incumbent has had an indictment'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) weighed in on the upcoming Republican primary runoff in the race for Texas Attorney General on Thursday (May 19), lobbing criticisms at current AG Ken Paxton, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Cost of housing emergency and gentrification on Austin
By Paul Saldaña | May 19, 2022
The Housing affordability crisis in Austin has reached a boiling point. Recent news surrounding Councilwoman Mackenzie Kelly receiving notice from her landlord regarding a $500 per month minimum rent hike is one notable example but not unfamiliar.
Texas Medical Board - The perils of government overreach
By State Sen. Bob Hall | May 19, 2022
While COVID exposed some serious government agency shortcomings, among the most egregious is that of the Texas Medical Board (TMB).
Elizalde tabbed lone finalist for Dallas ISD superintendent: 'She has been unwavering in her support of our students, faculty and staff'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) has tabbed Austin Independent School District (AISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie Elizalde the lone finalist for its top office, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Grey on break-in at city-owned hotel: 'We acknowledge that as a failing and apologize'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
Dianne Grey, the City of Austin's homeless strategy officer, recently addressed a purported break-in at a former Candlewood Suites on the city's northwest side that'll be transformed into transitional housing for the homeless, apologizing for a lack of security at the property, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Long: 'Williamson County has seen tremendous growth in property values this past year'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
Leaders of a Central Texas county north of Austin approved a measure on Tuesday (May 17) to boost property tax exemptions, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Greenburg on sexual assault lawsuit against Austin hotel: 'It was something that was completely preventable'
By John Suayan | May 19, 2022
A female student at the University of Texas at Austin (UT) has brought a lawsuit against a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in North Austin on claims she was sexually assaulted on the premises, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met March 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2022
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Monday, March 28.
City of Austin City Council met May 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 19, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 17.