News from November 2023
UFCU designated trusted banking partner for UT Austin faculty and staff
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2023
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced its selection as a trusted banking partner for faculty and staff at The University of Texas at Austin. This decision followed a competitive request for proposal (RFP). The partnership aims to enhance financial success among the academic community by providing them with exclusive financial services.
Patty Lynn and Sean Michael Giddings announce joint live performance
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2023
Patty Lynn, known for her work with The Wind and The Wave, will perform live alongside Sean Michael Giddings.
Harbour announces performance at Mohawk in Austin for November 2024
By Austin Journal | Nov 22, 2023
Harbour, an indie pop/rock band from Cincinnati, is set to perform at Mohawk in Austin, Texas on November 22, 2024.
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 22, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Oct. 19
Payton Howie set to perform on November 21st
By Austin Journal | Nov 21, 2023
Payton Howie, a rising star in the country music scene, is set to perform on November 21st.
Olive Vox gains traction with energetic shows across Texas
By Austin Journal | Nov 21, 2023
Olive Vox, an alternative rock project from Mansfield, Texas, is comprised of brothers Parker and Caden Shea.
City of Austin City Council met Oct. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 21, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17
Trump, Abbott serve Thanksgiving dinner to Operation Lone Star service members
By Austin Journal | Nov 20, 2023
Former President Donald J. Trump joined Gov. Greg Abbott in Edinburg, near the southern border with Mexico, to serve Thanksgiving dinner to those serving in Operation Lone Star (OLS). Trump and Abbott, both Republicans, fed more than 240 Texas National Guard soldiers, Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers, and other service members sent to the border, according to the Office of the Texas Governor. This event took place on Thanksgiving day as a gesture of gratitude towards the servicemen and women.
Cruz praises passage of temporary spending bill
By Austin Journal | Nov 20, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) commended legislation that would fund the federal government through the start of next year. The junior senator hailed new House Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-LA) decision to push the deadline pertaining to a government shutdown past the holidays. This move aims to provide ample time for lawmakers to negotiate a long-term financial package.
Abbott hails latest Texas employment data as testament to state's economic strength
By Austin Journal | Nov 20, 2023
The Office of the Texas Governor announced that October employment data reveals the continued leadership of the Lone Star State in annual jobs growth nationwide. The state also set new records with the largest civilian labor force ever at 15,162,100 and more Texans being either employed or self-employed than ever before, reaching a count of 14,536,800.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 20, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Sept. 21
Wingtips to perform at Mohawk in Austin on November 19, 2024
By Austin Journal | Nov 19, 2023
Wingtips, an electro-pop duo from the Midwest, will perform at Mohawk in Austin, Texas, on November 19, 2024.
Austin musicians unite in new band Happyland
By Austin Journal | Nov 18, 2023
Several Austin musicians have come together to form a new band called Happyland.
Midnight Grass debuts at Saxon with unique Texas-bluegrass sound
By Austin Journal | Nov 18, 2023
Formed in 2023, Midnight Grass is a band with a passion for bluegrass, folk, and country music.
Allegiant Air to launch new service between Austin, Eugene, OR next year
By Austin Journal | Nov 16, 2023
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and low-cost carrier Allegiant Air announced new non-stop flights between the Texas state capital and Eugene, Oregon. Allegiant will begin the service from the South Terminal on May 31, 2024, operating seasonally through Aug. on twice-weekly service.
Tomar & The FCs continue to impress with soulful performances
By Austin Journal | Nov 16, 2023
Tomar and the FCs, a soul band from Austin, Texas, performed at Saxon’s stage.
Fiddlehead explores themes of loss in new album 'Death Is Nothing To Us
By Austin Journal | Nov 16, 2023
Fiddlehead, a rock band formed in 2014, will perform at Mohawk in Austin, Texas on November 16th, 2024.
UFCU appoints Joe Gonzalez as Associate VP of Everyday Banking
By Austin Journal | Nov 15, 2023
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced the promotion of Joe Gonzalez to lead the Everyday Banking and Payments business unit, effective immediately. Starting as a mortgage coordinator at UFCU in 2005, Gonzalez has taken on increasingly senior positions over the last 18 years.
Interim Austin police chief Henderson on late officer Pastore: 'Please help me and our APD family pay tribute to SPO Jorge Pastore for his brave & heroic actions'
By Austin Journal | Nov 15, 2023
Funeral plans for the late Austin police officer Jorge Pastore have been released, with Weed Corley Fish Funeral Homes and Cremation Services handling the arrangements. The 38-year-old Pastore was fatally shot while responding to a purported hostage situation in a south Austin neighborhood.
Texas comptroller issues the State of Texas Annual Cash Report
By Austin Journal Report | Nov 15, 2023
The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has issued the State of Texas Annual Cash Report for fiscal 2023, offering a cash-basis representation of the state's financial condition. This comprehensive report covers all funds within the State Treasury, providing details such as the date of origin, administering agency, authorizing statute, revenues and expenditures at the object code and category levels, according to the report by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.