News from April 2023
Austin brewery opposes bill that could end its drag bingo events: 'We were put on notice by Texas Senate Bill 12'
By Austin Journal Report | Apr 17, 2023
Jester King Brewery, a well-known local hangout in Austin, has voiced its opposition to Texas Senate Bill 12, a proposed law that, if enacted, could make it possible for the state to punish businesses who conduct drag bingo events.
Watson: 'Some days I think, ‘Wow, this is the fastest 100 days I’ve ever experienced''
By John Suayan | Apr 17, 2023
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson marked his 100th day in office on Sunday.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet April 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Tuesday, April 25
Texas Public Policy Foundation campaign director: Education Savings Accounts are 'about the freedom for every single parent'
By David Beasley | Apr 15, 2023
According to the Texas GOP website, school choice is a Republican legislative priority this session.
Texas Property Tax Relief: Lofty Claims Fall Short
By Austin Journal Editorial Board | Apr 14, 2023
Riding the wave of an enormous $32.7 billion state budget surplus, Texas Governor Greg Abbott boldly declared that he would deliver the "largest property tax cut in Texas history."
Doggett, Casar opposed Biden-signed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency
By Austin Journal Report | Apr 12, 2023
Local U.S. Reps. Lloyd Doggett and Greg Casar, both Democrats, voted against a resolution, signed into law this week by President Joe Biden (D), which "terminates the national emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic."
International automakers are investing in Texas and driving economic growth
By Jennifer Safavian | Apr 12, 2023
One sector that continues to drive manufacturing growth and investments here in the U.S. and in Texas is the automotive industry—an industry President Biden has pledged to bring back to the U.S.
Jeb Bush on school choice: 'Meeting the unique needs of each child is a game changer'
By Sam Jackson | Apr 12, 2023
Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush says education savings accounts (ESAs) have improved educational opportunities in Florida, especially in rural areas, and he suggested that a similar measure could prove beneficial in Texas.
Popovich on Spurs games at Moody Center: 'I think it’s a great arena'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2023
Last year, rumors churned that the San Antonio Spurs could abandon the Alamo City in favor of the City of Austin some 80 miles to the northeast.
City of Austin City Council met March 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, March 9
Manor board president on Sormani as lone superintendent finalist: 'We are confident in his ability to lead with passion, integrity and knowledge'
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2023
An Austin-area public school district has narrowed its pool of superintendent candidates to just one.
Investigation: Ex-Austin airport head 'had a conflict of interest' in violation of city code
By John Suayan | Apr 11, 2023
An investigation alleged that the former executive director of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) violated the City of Austin’s conflict of interest policy, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
City of Austin Public Health Committee met March 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2023
City of Austin Public Health Committee met Wednesday, March 8
Paxton: Trump arrest example of 'the left's weaponization of the justice system'
By John Suayan | Apr 10, 2023
Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton recently criticized the arraignment of former President Donald J. Trump.
Abbott requests pardon of man convicted in protest shooting, will approve 'as soon as it hits my desk'
By John Suayan | Apr 10, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott recently requested for the pardon of a man who was convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protester in Austin almost three years ago, according to Austin-based media outlets.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Feb. 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 10, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Feb. 23
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors will meet April 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 9, 2023
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, April 20
Pet of the Month: Scarlet
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Apr 8, 2023
Pet of the Month: Scarlet
City of Austin City Council will meet April 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 20
Patrick, Schwertner support legislation to ensure 'Texans have the reliability, transparency and security on our power grid that they deserve'
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 7, 2023
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Sen. Charles Schwertner (R-Georgetown) are calling for new legislation to ensure a more reliable energy grid across Texas and attract new sources of reliable thermal electricity generation in the state.