News from June 2023
Austin FC II goalkeeper: 'Honor to be selected to participate' in MLS skills competition
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 29, 2023
Austin FC II goalkeeper Damian Las is among four netminders selected to participate in Goalie Wars at the 2023 Major League Soccer (MLS) All-Star Skills Challenge in Washington, D.C.
Tattoo artist Dillon Forte chose Wimberly as site for his tattoo ranch to 'accomplish tattooing in the most natural location possible'
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 29, 2023
Texas tattoo artist Dillon Forte has spent the past year constructing the inaugural "Tattoo Ranch" in Wimberley, Texas, a property and studio just outside of Austin that serves as both a creative hub for his team's tattoo work and a tranquil retreat for tattoo-focused events, showcasing his custom sculpture art and more.
Invesco 'thrilled' to enhance Japanese investor access to top U.S. exchange-traded funds
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 27, 2023
Invesco Capital Management LLC has announced that its global exchange-traded funds (ETF) business has prioritized an initiative to offer a Japanese investor base better access to five of its leading U.S.-listed ETFs.
Invesco leadership honors passing of 'true visionary' Denis Kessler
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 27, 2023
Global independent investment management firm Invesco announced that its longtime non-executive director and board member Denis Kessler passed away at the age of 71.
Musk: 'The words ‘cis’ or ’cisgender’ are considered slurs on this platform’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 22, 2023
Elon Musk, owner of Austin-based social media company Twitter, recently said that words "cis" and "cisgender" are now "considered slurs" on the social media platform.
Coin Bureau founder: SEC 'missed FTX's misuse of customer funds and lied about Binance doing it'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 22, 2023
A judge recently denied the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) request for an emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) against Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, saying that the SEC has not presented evidence that Binance has misused customer funds.
City of Austin City Council met May 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, May 18
CEO of NewHomesMate: 'Propertymate rebrands as NewHomesMate to better reflect the focus on our mission to make the new construction home buying process a lot better'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 21, 2023
Dan Hnatkovskyy, CEO of NewHomesMate, a PropTech company formerly known as Propertymate, says his company is rebranding and expanding, aiming to tap into new markets and oportunities.
City of Austin City Council met May 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 21, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 16
Angela Paxton on husband's impeachment: 'I took an oath to uphold the Constitution and the laws of this great state'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 20, 2023
State Sen. Angela Paxton (R-McKinney), the wife of suspended Texas Attorney General (TXAG) Ken Paxton, said on Monday she won’t recuse herself from the impeachment proceedings against him.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met May 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 20, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, May 4
ATCEMS official on continuous triple-digit temperature days: 'We typically see an increase in 9-1-1 calls related to heat-related illnesses'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 19, 2023
The Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services (ATCEMS) is urging the public to take special precautions as searing triple-digit temperatures become the norm, per a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
City of Austin City Council met May 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 19, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, May 4
Binance official: Government's broad-brush approach to crypto exchanges 'detrimental to users’
By Whit Kennedy | Jun 16, 2023
Patrick Hillman, Binance’s chief communications officer, said in a tweet that the Security and Exchange Commission's (SEC) attempts to equate all crypto exchanges to the failed exchange FTX are hindering productive developments of consumer protections in the industry.
City of Austin City Council met May 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 2
Austin councilwoman on purported overcrowding at animal shelter: 'I wouldn't want my worst enemy to be treated in that condition'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 15, 2023
The Austin Animal Center is urging the public to help foster animals as it grapples with overcrowding, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Abbott: New bills will help 'protect Texans and Americans from the chaos and crisis of the border’
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 15, 2023
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott approved a set of laws aimed at securing the southern border in the wake of the escalating level of illegal immigration, arms and lethal drugs infiltrating Texas from Mexico.
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met April 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, April 26
ERCOT's Vegas: 'We are forecasting increased demand due to the higher temperatures expected this week and into next week'
By Austin Journal Report | Jun 14, 2023
Forecasts of triple-digit heat for much of the second full week of June prompted the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) to implement a weather watch on Tuesday to go into effect on Thursday.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met April 25
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 14, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, April 25