News from May 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet May 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 18
Hutto superintendent Estrada Thomas on passage of $522 million bond: Voters acknowledged 'immediate and near-term need for these projects'
By John Suayan | May 12, 2023
Voters approved the Hutto Independent School District’s (HISD) $522 million bond package on May 6, according to a report from Austin NBC affiliate KXAN.
City of Austin City Council met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, March 23
'After three long years, we're finally getting justice for Garrett': Army sergeant who fatally shot BLM protester sentenced to 25 years
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A Travis County court sentenced an Army sergeant who fatally shot a Black Lives Matter (BLM) protester in Austin nearly three years ago to 25 years’ imprisonment on Wednesday, per an Associated Press (AP) article that was run by Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Age limit for semi-automatic rifles stalls, fails to make house agenda
By Austin Journal Report | May 10, 2023
House Bill 2744, which aimed to raise the age limit for purchasing and possessing certain semi-automatic rifles in Texas, has lost its momentum as the House Calendars Committee failed to add it to the chamber's agenda ahead of a crucial deadline.
Army lieutenant general Bernabe: 'We are proud to be renaming Fort Hood as Fort Cavazos in recognition of an outstanding American hero'
By John Suayan | May 10, 2023
A large Army base in Central Texas is now known by a new name.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met March 23
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, March 23
Texas State Representative expelled over inappropriate conduct
By Austin Journal Report | May 9, 2023
Representative Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) has been expelled from the House of Representatives of the 88th Legislature of the State of Texas.
Texas House committee advances bill to raise age for semi-automatic rifles amid growing support
By Austin Journal Report | May 9, 2023
The bill would prohibit the transfer of these firearms to individuals under 21, with exceptions for peace officers and military personnel.
King on committee approval of House Bill 2744: 'An extremely emotional and moral victory for my constituents and the Uvalde families'
By John Suayan | May 9, 2023
In a seemingly unexpected move, a Texas House of Representatives committee advanced a bill on Monday that would raise the legal age to purchase semi-automatic rifles.
City of Austin City Council met March 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 9, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, March 21
Texas GOP chair Rinaldi on Slaton resignation: 'The House has entered a new era of accountability'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2023
State Rep. Bryan Slaton (R-Royse City) announced his resignation from the Texas House of Representatives on Monday before lawmakers were slated to vote on his expulsion for an alleged inappropriate relationship with an aide, according to a report from The Texas Tribune.
Beck: Republican State Rep. Bailes voted to 'kill any school choice funds in Texas'
By Austin Journal Report | May 8, 2023
Commentator Glenn Beck tweeted about 24 Republicans in the Texas House who recently voted against any funds for school choice.
City of Austin City Council met May 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 8, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, May 2
Abbott on North Texas mall shooting: 'Our hearts are with the people of Allen'
By John Suayan | May 8, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott said on Saturday that the fatal mass shooting at Allen Premium Outlets was “an unspeakable tragedy,” per a press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet May 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 7, 2023
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at p.m., Thursday, May 11
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet May 10
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2023
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 10
State Rep. Slaton attempted to add taxpayer transparency to “corporate welfare” bill
By Austin Journal Report | May 5, 2023
During this week’s floor debate on HB5, a bill that aims to replace the previous Chapter 313 property tax abatement program, State Representative Bryan Slaton (R-Greenville) attempted to add a transparency amendment to the bill that was ultimately not adopted.
Binance head of Financial Crimes Compliance: Blockchain transparency has helped catch perpetrators of 'child abuse, drug trafficking, public corruption'
By Austin Journal Report | May 5, 2023
Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, has launched a six-part video series featuring members of its compliance team with the goal of debunking myths about crime and compliance in crypto.
Austin educator on proposed 7% wage hike: 'This is historic; we’ve never had a pay raise of this significance ever'
By John Suayan | May 4, 2023
The Austin Independent School District (AISD) and labor union Education Austin reached a possible agreement on April 27, according to a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.