News from May 2022
Austin airport to travelers: 'If you're flying out soon, plan ahead, come early [and] pack your patience!'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) officials anticipate a very busy summer travel season and are advising passengers to arrive early, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Abbott affirms dedication to lowering Texas property taxes
By T.H. Lawrence | May 18, 2022
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he fully supports using the state budget surplus to reduce property taxes owed by Texans over the long term.
TPPF: Power grid changes are still necessary
By Press Release | May 18, 2022
This week, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) released its Summer 2022 Seasonal Assessment, demonstrating their confidence in the ability of the state’s power grid to meet peak demand.
Patrick endorses Wayne Christian for railroad commissioner
By Press Release | May 18, 2022
“I endorse Wayne Christian for re-election to the Texas Railroad Commission. In this low turnout run-off election, every vote is very important," Dan Patrick said.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet May 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19.
City of Austin City Council will meet May 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 18, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 19.
Wolff on contract extension: 'The best is yet to come'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
Austin FC has extended head coach Josh Wolff's contract through 2025, according to a franchise-issued press release.
Lt. Gov. Patrick: Weekend grid warnings are a sign that 'work remains to be done'
By Emily Bevard | May 16, 2022
Electric Reliability Council of Texas Interim CEO Brad Jones made a statement on Friday, May 13 regarding the poor grid conditions facing Texans and asked for curtailed usage to ensure reliability.
Ranco: 'We've had very little luck getting transparency and cooperation from the folks in Bastrop County'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
An Austin attorney hopes a federal lawsuit would shed light on the 2020 in-custody death of 27-year-old Armando Mascorro, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
UT basketball on new court: 'It’s here and it’s beautiful'
By John Suayan | May 16, 2022
A new venue for the University of Texas Longhorns men's and women's basketball teams also means a new floor to play on.
City of Austin Public Health Committee met April 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2022
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, April 13.
City of Austin City Council met April 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 14, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, April 7.
Lavine: Homestead adjustments 'were a small step in bringing our property tax system up-to-date'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 13, 2022
Texas voters overwhelmingly approved a pair of measures designed to reduce property taxes May 7, but that doesn’t mean the battle for lower taxes has ended.
'The epicenter of the energy transition': Conservative Texans for Energy Innovation shares expectations for green energy
By Ariana Chiarenza | May 13, 2022
The state of Texas is expected to see new advancements in renewable energy thanks to incoming investments in clean energy tech for solar and wind projects.
Paxton: 'I support any law in any state that protects vulnerable children from the sexual predations of the left'
By John Suayan | May 13, 2022
Attorney General Ken Paxton has enlisted the State of Texas in a multi-state amicus brief supportive of Alabama's Vulnerable Child Protection Act, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Nurse at Texas Capitol rally: 'We spend a lot of time getting taught how to protect ourselves'
By John Suayan | May 13, 2022
A group of nurses gathered at the Texas Capitol on Thursday (May 12) to bring attention to job safety and nurse-to-patient ratios, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Austin FC's Las on Mother's Day shopping sprees: 'Giving back to the community means showing appreciation toward mothers and families for supporting us'
By John Suayan | May 13, 2022
Austin FC's Jon Gallagher and Damien Las partnered with Academy Sports + Outdoors earlier this month to surprise two lucky moms with $1,000 shopping sprees, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
City of Austin City Council met April 5
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 13, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, April 5.
Texas Public Policy Foundation on governor's support for property tax proposal: 'This is encouraging news that could signal big-time tax relief'
By David Beasley | May 12, 2022
James Quintero, policy director with the Texas Public Policy Foundation cheered Gov. Greg Abbott's support of using part of the state budget surplus to reduce property taxes.