News from May 2023
Spaht: 'Al will help Auctane usher in a new stage of growth'
By Austin Journal Reports | May 31, 2023
One of the top global shipping companies, Auctane, has announced a new chief executive officer.
Team Freestyle shares engaging ways to learn new languages
By Austin Journal | May 31, 2023
When starting to learn a new language, the prospect of spending approximately 750 hours to reach proficiency can seem overwhelming. However, according to Team Freestyle, learning should be relevant and enjoyable.
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2023
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee met Tuesday, April 11
A Time for Choosing in Texas
By Wallace Hall, Jr. | May 30, 2023
In 2014, the same Texas House that impeached state Attorney General Ken Paxton—our most popular politician—used the same playbook to try to remove me from my position as a regent of the University of Texas.
'More must be done for the people of Texas': Abbott announces special session to 'cut property taxes'
By Austin Journal Report | May 30, 2023
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called a special session of the 88th Legislature to convening immediately following the end of the Legislature's regular session. I
City of Austin City Council met April 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, April 11
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors will meet June 1.
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023
City of Austin Housing Public Facility Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 1.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, June 1
City of Austin City Council will meet June 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, June 1
Texas parent on ESAs: 'School choice/education freedom will help Texas families to better educate their children'
By Austin Journal Report | May 26, 2023
Lori Davidson, a parent and mother from Joshua, Texas, spoke to the Austin Journal this week about her position on school choice and experience with her children's education.
WFAA poll: 'A majority of Texans want to expand school choice and allow parents to use tax dollars to send their children to private school'
By Austin Journal Report | May 25, 2023
A poll conducted by the Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation found the majority of state residents support school choice and education savings accounts (ESAs).
SB 2627, priority grid legislation, passes Texas House
By David Beasley | May 24, 2023
The Texas House of Representatives gave final approval May 23 to Senate Bill 2627, which deals with improving energy- grid reliability across the state of Texas. The issue of the grid was named a priority by both Governor Greg Abbott and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick for this legislative session.
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met March 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 24, 2023
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee met Wednesday, March 29
Protecting Texans’ access to care through telehealth
By Brian Williams, M.D. | May 23, 2023
In the wake of COVID-19, the way that healthcare providers and patients interact is evolving at a rapid pace.
UFCU's CFS Advisors earn 4 Pacesetter Awards for investment services
By Austin Journal Reports | May 23, 2023
CUSO Financial Services (CFS) Advisors at University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) have been recognized with four Pacesetter Awards for exceptional dedication to delivering superior investment services and outstanding customer service to members in 2022. UFCU is the largest locally-owned financial institution in Austin.
Spurs general manager after team nabs top pick: 'A long road still ahead and a lot of work to do'
By Austin Journal Report | May 23, 2023
The moment the San Antonio Spurs clinched the No. 1 pick in next month’s National Basketball Association (NBA) Draft, several celebrations broke out all over the Alamo City.
'Our board has been very supportive of providing better compensation for our teachers': Round Rock trustees OK pay increases
By Austin Journal Report | May 23, 2023
A suburban Austin public school district’s trustees voted on Thursday to give its employees across the board a pay raise.
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Feb. 28
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 23, 2023
City of Austin Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 28
City employee on Garza directive for workers to return to office: 'Explicitly not an actual policy'
By Austin Journal Report | May 22, 2023
Interim City Manager Jesús Garza’s directive that all City of Austin employees return to the office by the end of 2023 has drawn pushback, per reports from Austin-based media outlets.
'It was just an amazing night': AISD trustees approve pay raises for teachers, classified staff
By Austin Journal Report | May 22, 2023
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) Board of Trustees approved proposed pay increases for teachers and classified staff on Thursday, Austin-based media outlets reported.