News from May 2022
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet May 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2022
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, May 12.
Policy director slams power grid warning: 'Texas' refusal to deal with renewable energy subsidies continues to harm reliability on the Texas grid'
By Zachary Richter | May 5, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is warning Texas residents about a possible grid overload this weekend because of high temperatures.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met March 24
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 24.
IDEA Austin high school seniors grab more than 800 college acceptances in 'incredibly special' signing day event
By Andy Nghiem | May 5, 2022
IDEA Public Schools in Austin celebrated College Signing Day 2022 at the Palmer Events Center with its two graduating classes in Austin, where seniors revealed to friends and family where they decided to attend college.
James on semiconductor facility's renewable energy switch: 'Infineon is strongly committed to climate protection by reducing its own footprint'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
Infineon Technologies's semiconductor facility in Austin will make the transition to 100% renewable power, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
UT on late resident feline: 'A welcoming friend on our campus for many years'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The University of Texas community is mourning the loss of Domino, the most well-known of the cats that roam the sprawling campus in Austin, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Brown on paid parental leave expansion: 'Delivering a pro-worker and family-friendly agenda is how we transform lives in our community'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
The Travis County Commissioners Court passed a resolution on Tuesday (May 3) to stretch paid parental leave for county employees to eight weeks, per Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet May 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2022
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 11.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met March 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 3.
Gottsch on new pro bull riding team: 'Couldn’t be prouder to represent the capital of Texas'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
Austin's newest professional sports team introduced itself to the city at a launch event late last month, according to a report on the Professional Bull Riders' website.
Grid manager on probable high demand during weekend hot spell: 'ERCOT will deploy all the tools available to us to manage the grid reliably'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is expecting an increase in the demand for power during a hot spell forecasted for Mother's Day weekend, according to a report from Austin FOX affiliate KTBC.
TxDOT's Williams on annual motorcycle safety campaign: 'It’s crucial that drivers remain alert'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2022
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on Tuesday (May 3) – in conjunction with law enforcement representatives and motorcycle safety advocates – announced the start of the annual "Share the Road: Look Twice for Motorcycles" campaign, per a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Austin resident wins big on 'Wheel of Fortune' in memory of late grandmother
By Caleb Lombardo | May 4, 2022
Austin resident Scott Earl won big on "Wheel of Fortune" and dedicated the win to his late grandmother.
City of Austin City Council met May 3
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 3.
New Cedar Park bond issue on the ballot May 7, 'but right now your 2022 tax bill is zero,' tax group says
By David Beasley | May 3, 2022
Voters in a dozen Texas cities will decide on a combined $2.3 billion in new debt May 7, Texas Scorecard reported.
Energy Alliance policy director: 'Look no further than California to see what problems are ahead' for Texas
By Solange DeLisle | May 3, 2022
For several years, there's been a significant increase in the amount of energy generated from renewable energy sources in Texas as the state looks to surpass California's planned solar generation capacity increases through next year.
Cornyn on ex-Marine's release from Russian prison: 'Trevor has survived a real-life nightmare'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the bipartisan effort to secure a former Marine's release from a Russian prison, according to a press release issued by his office.
Paxton on high court's purported Roe v. Wade draft opinion: 'I’ll continue to ensure that Texas protects the unborn'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
A purported draft of a U.S. Supreme Court opinion that points to an overturn of Roe v. Wade has drawn mixed reactions from Texas leaders, per a report from The Hill, according to Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
Energy analyst: Blackouts in Texas, California share 'common factor' of 'policies that reward unreliable solar and wind power'
By T.H. Lawrence | May 2, 2022
California has long been the renewable energy leader of the United States. However, Texas is planning to deploy 50% more solar energy than California in the next three years.