News from January 2023
Funeral remembers Austin firefighter who deployed to Ground Zero: 'Rest in peace, Travis; see you on the top floor'
By John Suayan | Jan 4, 2023
A veteran Austin firefighter who lost his battle with cancer last month was laid to rest on Tuesday, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Central Texas Interfaith commends Austin school board for rejecting corporate tax breaks in 'failed program that cost taxpayers over a billion dollars a year'
By Austin Journal Report | Jan 4, 2023
After discussing a tax break for major semiconductor company NXP, the Austin Independent School District board struck down the proposal with a narrow vote of 5-4 on Dec. 15.
City of Austin City Council will meet Jan. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 3, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 6 p.m., Friday, Jan. 6
UT mourns late baseball coach Gustafson, 91: 'A true Texas legend will be missed but never forgotten'
By John Suayan | Jan 3, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) is mourning the loss of longtime baseball coach Cliff Gustafson, a school-issued press release said.
Vasquez: 'Let us give thanks to God for Benedict’s life and witness in serving the Universal Church'
By John Suayan | Jan 3, 2023
Joe Vasquez of the Diocese of Austin joined his Catholic brethren in mourning the late Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI.
Pet of the Week: Frankie
By Submitted by New Hope Animal Rescue | Jan 1, 2023
Pet of the Week: Frankie