News from November 2022
Teen winner of Hays County district clerk's race: 'I believe I am ready to take on this office'
By John Suayan | Nov 14, 2022
Most 19-year-olds are navigating their sophomore years in college or working to save up for an apartment, but Avrey Anderson isn’t like his peers.
City of Austin City Council met Nov. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 14, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 1
Pet of the Week: Debbie
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Nov 12, 2022
Pet of the Week: Debbie
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 10, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 13.
PUC commissioner on possible electricity market redesign: 'Texas must maintain year-round reliability under all weather conditions'
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 9, 2022
Reports indicate that the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC) is on the verge of considering a redesign of the Texas electricity market. In July 2021, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wrote a letter directing the PUC to begin work on redesigning the market. Energy market spectators are wary of the potential shifts saying that the reliability of Texas electricity "may get worse before it gets better."
Proposed electric market changes would cost Texans tens of billions more — without doing enough to improve reliability
By Press Release | Nov 9, 2022
A proposed California-style redesign of Texas’ electricity market would cost Texans an additional $22.8 billion from 2025 to 2030 — including $8.5 billion more in 2025 alone — but would not make the state’s power grid significantly more reliable, according to a study released by the Texas Consumer Association on Wednesday.
Patrick wins rematch with Collier: 'The other side does not line up with the values of West Texas, Central Texas and rural Texas'
By John Suayan | Nov 9, 2022
Incumbent Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick emerged the victor on Tuesday of the rematch between him and Democratic challenger Mike Collier.
New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter connect adoptable pets with loving homes during Petsmart Charities National Adoption Week
By Press Release | Nov 9, 2022
Each year, more than five million pets enter animal shelters in need of loving homes. New Hope Animal Rescue and Bastrop County Animal Shelter are proud to partner with PetSmart Charities to bring adoptable pets to the Sunset Valley PetSmart in support of National Adoption Week, taking place Nov 7-13.
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 9, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 1.Thursday,
Abbott on reelection to third term: 'Texans sent a very resounding message'
By John Suayan | Nov 9, 2022
Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott easily secured reelection on Tuesday by amassing 55% of the vote to defeat Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke.
Alexander on breaking AISD career rushing record: 'It just feels so good to do this'
By John Suayan | Nov 8, 2022
The Austin Independent School District’s (AISD) all-time career rushing record now has a new owner in Lyndon Baines Johnson Early College High School’s (LBJ) Sedrick Alexander, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Austinite on joining U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard: 'To me, serving in the Navy means to serve and put other people before myself'
By John Suayan | Nov 8, 2022
Austinite Curtis Johnson enlisted in the Navy following his graduation from Lyndon Baines Johnson Early College High School (LBJ).
City of Austin City Council met Aug. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 8, 2022
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 30.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 7, 2022
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 3 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 10.
Another tragedy for family of late Fort Hood soldier: 'To me, it's as if the whole Vanessa story is happening again'
By John Suayan | Nov 7, 2022
The Austin-area teen cousin of a female soldier who was murdered at Fort Hood more than two years ago has died, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Nov. 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 7, 2022
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Nov 10.
Peña on World Series title for Astros: 'This is all we dream about'
By John Suayan | Nov 7, 2022
The question as to whether the Houston Astros are a dynasty was answered on Saturday when they defeated the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 6 of the World Series for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) top prize.
University of Texas at Permian Basin: 'UTPB consistently strives to be the preeminent teaching institution in the Permian Basin'
By Lucas Nava | Nov 6, 2022
The University of Texas at Permian Basin (UTPB) elaborated on its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, as well as its budgetary spending on DEI hires, plans, and initiatives
Service Dogs Inc. to ‘turn more strays into stars’ with Mighty Texas Dog Walk
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 5, 2022
The annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 13 at the Camp Mabry parade grounds. Named “The Doggiest Day In Austin,” the Mighty Texas Dog Walk is a staple of Austin’s nationally recognized dog-loving culture and is known for its Guinness World Records. To date, the event has fetched 10 Guinness World Records including “Most Dogs Walked,” “Largest Fur Ball,” and “Largest Cake for Dogs.”
Architecture firm proposes Congress Avenue residential tower: 'Having a structure that is new while including the old is special'
By John Suayan | Nov 4, 2022
If it receives the blessing of the Historic Landmark Commission (HLC), Austin-based architecture firm Clayton Korte will proceed with its plans to build new residential units and retail space on one of the state capital’s busiest thoroughfares, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.