News from November 2022
Miracle dog seeks forever home: 'She deserves a family who can appreciate all that she has to offer'
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 21, 2022
Quinn, a 4-year-old blue nose pit bull, was found tied to a tree on the side of a road in Austin, Texas last August. She was dehydrated, underweight and was wearing a diaper. Beside her was a handwritten note from her owner, explaining she had an infection of her "repro organs” and was in pain, and asked if someone could drive her to the shelter. Luckily, good Samaritans found Quinn and rushed her to Prairie Creek Animal Hospital where they discovered a life-threatening health condition.
AAA Texas' Grillo: 'Travel for Thanksgiving continues to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
The Texas chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that approximately four million Texans will travel by car in advance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Cruz on bid for third term: 'I'm focused on the battles in the U.S. Senate'
By John Suayan | Nov 21, 2022
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced his intentions to seek a third term in two years on Saturday, per a report from The Texas Tribune.
Abbott orders DPS, TMD to use every available strategy to combat border crisis
By Press Release | Nov 21, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Texas Military Department (TMD) to expand their unprecedented efforts to combat the growing illegal immigration along the Texas-Mexico border.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 21, 2022
City of Austin City Council met, Tuesday, Nov. 15
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Nov. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 21, 2022
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21
City of Austin City Council will meet Nov. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 21, 2022
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9:30 a.m., Monday, Nov. 21
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 15
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Sept. 15
Huffines Liberty Foundation: ‘Florida serves as one example of how the Texas Legislature could reduce property taxes’
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 17, 2022
A recent research paper written by the Huffines Liberty Foundation analyzed the difference in property tax rates between Texas and comparable states, such as Florida. Don Huffines and Bill Peacock wrote that several websites say the property tax rate on owner-occupied homes is the sixth highest.
Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO argues character, not DEI, should be considered when hiring college instructors
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 17, 2022
Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO, Greg Sindelar, argued against universities requiring employee Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statements and valuing faculty candidates by their race and sex over their ability and work experience in a Nov. 8 Washington Times article.
Shuford: 'Vaccination remains our best defense against severe illness from flu'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
The State of Texas’ health experts have urged Texans to get inoculations for the flu with the Thanksgiving holiday around the corner, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE
Austin home to one of two all-women-owned boxing gyms in U.S.: 'This place definitely gives me confidence'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
The City of Austin is usually feted as one of the best live music scenes in the U.S., but a few know that it’s also home to one of the only two all-women-run boxing gyms in the country in Austin Women’s Boxing Club, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Sept. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 17, 2022
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 6
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 16, 2022
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 9
Wilson Capital founder: 'We are passionate about making a meaningful contribution to the city we call home'
By John Suayan | Nov 15, 2022
Local real estate development firm Wilson Capital revealed its plans on Monday to build what it asserts will be the tallest building in Austin and the state, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Coloradan-turned-Austinite among victims of Dallas airshow collision: 'A big people person'
By John Suayan | Nov 15, 2022
An Austin man was among the six killed in a mid-air collision during an air show in Dallas on Saturday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Abbott calls for investigation of Harris County Elections
By Press Release | Nov 15, 2022
Governor Greg Abbott today called for an investigation into the widespread problems with Harris County's elections last Tuesday. Voters in Harris County were frustrated by confusion and delays including missing keys, insufficient paper ballots in Republican precincts, staffing problems, and more.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 9
AISD bestows veterans belated diplomas: 'I always wanted to do that, and it kind of choked me up'
By John Suayan | Nov 14, 2022
Some Austin-area veterans are now high school graduates years after they went to the frontline instead of the stage.