News from November 2022
Meta on reducing office footprint in Austin: 'We are currently evaluating our real estate portfolio globally'
By John Suayan | Nov 4, 2022
The parent company of the world’s largest and most popular social media network said on Thursday that it won’t go forward with taking up residency in Austin’s newest skyscraper that’s currently under construction, Austin-based media outlets reported.
ACC criminal justice adjunct professor: 'When you’re talking to a computer screen, it’s harder to have those candid conversations'
By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2022
Austin Community College (ACC) said that it’s not seeing ample enrollment in its criminal justice program, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Baker on World Series combined no-hitter: 'We had a fresh bullpen, our guys are throwing well down there'
By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2022
The Houston Astros responded to their nightmarish World Series Game 3 loss on the road on Tuesday by relying on what has been their biggest strength all year long – pitching.
Texas Public Policy Foundation’s Martinez: Chapter 313 incentives ‘do not work; at worst, they can be harmful’
By Tamara Browning | Nov 2, 2022
A Texas state tax incentive program for certain large businesses, that is to expire on Dec. 31, has historically been criticized by the director of research and publications for the Texas Public Policy Foundation, with backing from research.
Spokesman: Texas State University's goal is to 'be as inclusive as possible in serving our diverse student body population'
By T.H. Lawrence | Nov 1, 2022
Texas State University has installed diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility into its qualifications for hiring staff and faculty.
St. Edward's professor: 'There aren’t a lot of other exciting races in the state'
By John Suayan | Nov 1, 2022
Approximately 19% of Travis County’s registered voters went to the polls in the first week of early voting for the 2022 midterms, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Reyna of Austin FC on Champions League berth: 'A goal since we started competing two years ago'
By John Suayan | Nov 1, 2022
Austin FC’s playoff run may have ended in a 3-0 loss to LAFC in the Western Conference Finals on Sunday, but the second-year franchise continues to add to what’s become a memorable campaign.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Oct. 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2022
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Oct. 13.