News from October 2022


Sarkisian: 'I loved the way we played after coming back from a tough loss'

University of Texas (UT) head coach Steve Sarkisian senses a pattern with his current group of Longhorns.


Austin-based credit union appoints Crowl new CEO, president: 'The right person to lead UFCU into the future'

University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced on Wednesday that its board of directors named Michael Crowl as the Austin-based financial institution’s chief executive officer (CEO) and president, according to a press release.


NYU professor quits psychology academic group when required to submit DEI statement: 'I believe we have a fiduciary duty to the truth'

Citing “a fiduciary duty to the truth,” an NYU professor of ethical leadership and a social psychologist has stepped down from his primary professional association after being required to submit a personal statement on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).


City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Oct. 6

City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 6.


City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Oct. 6

City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 6.


Abbott, O'Rourke meet in lone debate of gubernatorial contest: 'Voters want to know who they’re voting for and what they’re voting for'

Incumbent Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Beto O’Rourke met at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) in Edinburg on Friday for their first and only debate, Austin-based media outlets reported.


Watson, Israel address Austin issues at 'The Next Mayor' panel

At a recent Texas Tribune panel called “The Next Mayor,” mayoral candidates Celia Israel and Kirk Watson got the opportunity to talk about the important issues facing Austin.