News from July 2023
CMO for Texas at Suvida Healthcare: ‘I recognize the crucial role of culture and community in shaping our health and wellbeing’
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023
A primary care program that caters to the needs of Medicare-eligible Hispanic seniors, Suvida Healthcare, recently held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony for its inaugural clinic in South Austin.
President Nemec: Fairfield University brings “a first-class clinical education” to Austin community
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023
President Mark R. Nemec of Fairfield University said that the new campus in Austin, TX, which was opened on June 5, will bring not only a quality education, but also a Jesuit education. In a press release from the university on June 7, Nemec said he is excited to open a campus where there are no other institutions of Jesuit higher education.
New UT Austin School of Nursing dean: 'I am thrilled about the opportunity to return to further champion the mission and success of one of the top nursing schools in the nation.'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023
Eun-Ok Im has been chosen as the new dean of the School of Nursing at the University of Texas at Austin.
‘We are honored to lead the seed round for Tangibly,’ says Moderna Venture Group on partnership to protect intellectual property
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023
Seattle-based Madrona Venture Group has spent the past year working with Tangibly to safeguard valuable intellectual property.
Austin's Garza: City's partnership with DPS suspended due to 'recent events'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 16, 2023
Interim Austin City manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson have announced that the City has ended its partnership with the Texas Department of Public Safety.
City of Austin City Council met June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, June 1
Palmer Events Center to host Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, and more in July
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2023
The Palmer Events Center will host eight events during the month of July, including Jurassic Quest, Classic Game Fest, one private event, and more.
City of Austin City Council met June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, June 1
UT Coach Capitani: 'We are beyond excited to promote Chad Mylin to the role of assistant coach'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 11, 2023
Carol Capitani, Woman's Swim and Dive Head Coach of University of Texas, said that she is excited with the recent promotion of Chad Mylin to the position of assistant coach for the 2023-24 season.
Abbott, Patrick, Phelan agree on second largest tax cut in state history
By Austin Journal Editorial Board | Jul 11, 2023
Lt. Governor Dan Patrick and Speaker Dade Phelan announced a breakthrough deal Monday on property tax legislation.
Invesco: 'We are thrilled to have the opportunity to expand Invesco's global ETF business into Japan'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 11, 2023
Invesco Capital Management LLC (ICM) and Invesco Asset Management Japan Limited (Invesco Japan) will offer Japanese investors better access to five of Invesco's leading United States-listed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the two Invesco Ltd. subsidiaries said.
TPPF Policy Director: 'The time is now to secure the border, stop the cartels, protect our communities'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 10, 2023
Melissa Ford Maldonado, Secure & Sovereign Texas Policy Director at Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), is in support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ plan for the border following his visit to Texas.
Energy Alliance policy director: 'Renewable energy unable to keep up with demand during hot summer'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 10, 2023
Texas' first major heat wave this summer brought record demand for electric use as generation from wind power slumped. According to Energy Alliance Policy Director Bill Peacock, "The increasing reliance of Texas on wind power has reduced the reliability of Texas' electric grid."
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet July 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 20
City of Austin City Council will meet July 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 9, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, July 20
Alvarez on second straight MLB All-Star Game appearance: 'The plan for me is to go'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 6, 2023
Houston Astros designated hitter/outfielder Yordan Alvarez is headed to his second consecutive Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game, but unlike in 2022 when a hand injury forced him to stay home and watch the much-anticipated midseason exhibition in Los Angeles on TV, he said that “the plan is [for him] to go” to Seattle strained oblique notwithstanding.
Stephens: 'My vision for the University of Texas Police Department is that we serve with professionalism, compassion and integrity'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 6, 2023
Upon officially assuming her new role as the University of Texas at Austin’s (UT) police chief on Wednesday, Eve Stephens said she’s “honored and privileged” to be tasked with protecting and serving the campus community, according to a press release issued by the institution.
Truelove: 'We are pleased to partner with AHFC and ACT as we continue to address the ongoing issues of affordable housing'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 5, 2023
Rosie Truelove, the director of the city of Austin Housing Department, recently expressed satisfaction in collaborating with the Austin Housing Finance Corporation and Affordable Central Texas as they work together to tackle the persistent challenges associated with affordable housing.
Buzbee: House members should've let Paxton testify 'during their sham investigation but refused to do so'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 5, 2023
Tony Buzbee, the Houston attorney representing Ken Paxton in the suspended Texas attorney general’s (TXAG) upcoming impeachment trial, said on Monday his client won’t take the stand, asserting the state should’ve afforded him the opportunity “during their sham investigation,” The Associated Press (AP) reported.
Watson: Resumed law enforcement partnership to avoid 'making some people feel like their communities are being over-policed'
By Austin Journal Report | Jul 3, 2023
Austin Mayor Kirk Watson assured residents over the weekend the resumption of the partnership between the Austin Police Department (APD) and the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) will avoid “making some people feel like their communities are being over-policed,” according to a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.