News from March 2023


Terry: 'We have a hungry team that’s as good as anybody that has a chance to win the big prize'

For the University of Texas (UT) Longhorns men’s basketball team, there was no better way to conclude the regular season than to defeat a bitter conference rival, who also happens to be the reigning national champion.


City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Jan. 26

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 26


Chacon on Austin police pay package: 'This plan demonstrates the commitment this city has to keeping its word and supporting our officers'

The City of Austin unveiled its pay package for police officers on Thursday, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.


Gonzales spokesperson on censure of lawmaker: Texas GOP 'would be wise to follow his lead and do some actual work'

The Republican Party of Texas announced on Thursday it has censured U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-San Antonio), per a press release.


City of Austin City Council will meet March 7

City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, March 7


Tepper, as UT system halts DEI initiatives: ‘Texas should cease all wasteful spending on activism’

State Rep. Carl Tepper (R-District 84) applauded the University of Texas System Board of Regents’ decision to temporarily halt all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies within its colleges.


Garza on AUS executive director Yaft's resignation: 'It is important to me that we thank her for their many contributions'

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) Executive Director Jacqueline Yaft has announced her resignation, Austin-based media outlets reported.


City of Austin City Council met Jan. 24

City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 24


Watson: 'Police officers in Austin are the highest paid in the state'

Austin Mayor Kirk Watson didn’t take too kindly to Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson’s attempt to recruit Austin police officers who are supposedly mulling retirement in the wake of an impasse in contract discussions.


Central Texas Interfaith leader confident Chapter 313 will be defeated once again

A Texas interfaith leader is confident that the Chapter 313 “Vampire Fund" can be defeated again.


Castro on cancer diagnosis, subsequent procedure: 'I expect to be home recovering in Texas for several weeks'

Despite his cancer diagnosis, U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-San Antonio) said on Monday that he has a good prognosis, per a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.


City of Austin City Council met Jan. 6

City of Austin City Council met Friday, Jan. 6