News from November 2023
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Sept. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 7, 2023
City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 27
Gov. Abbott unveils Texas Small Business Credit Initiative
By Austin Journal | Nov 6, 2023
Governor Greg Abbott has announced the Texas Small Business Credit Initiative (TSBCI) and is welcoming applications from Texas financial institutions seeking to participate in the small business support programs. The U.S. Department of the Treasury ratified the State of Texas' State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) allocation agreement, thus providing funding for TSBCI programs, according to a press release from Governor Abbott's office.
Pneumonia stricken Patrick works, recovers from home
By Austin Journal | Nov 6, 2023
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has announced that he is currently recovering from viral pneumonia, according to a statement from his office. "He is recovering and working from home", stated the office of the Republican leader.
Abbott on meeting with Netanyahu: 'Texas has always, and will always, support Israel and the Israeli people'
By Austin Journal | Nov 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas recently held meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli President Isaac Herzog, and several other officials to explore ways in which the Lone Star state can continue to support Israel. The visit, his third since assuming office in 2015, coincided with the end of the first month since Israel declared war on Palestinian militant group Hamas following surprise attacks on cities and towns close to the blockaded Gaza Strip.
City of Austin Mueller Local Government Corporation Board of Directors met Aug. 17
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 6, 2023
City of Austin Mueller Local Government Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 17
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 5, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9
City of Austin City Council will meet Nov. 9
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 4, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 9
Austin to host largest AV, IT expo in Texas
By Austin Journal | Nov 3, 2023
Austin is set to host the largest tech expo for AV and IT professionals in Texas, named AVI Live, on Nov. 8 at the Palmer Events Center. "AVI Systems will host an AV and IT expo in Austin on Nov. 8.", announced the organizers.
Rangers win first-ever World Series crown: 'Bochy Ball forever'
By Austin Journal | Nov 2, 2023
The Texas Rangers have claimed their first-ever victory in the 2023 World Series, sweeping the Arizona Diamondbacks four games to one in the best-of-seven championship round for Major League Baseball’s (MLB) grand prize. This achievement comes after two unsuccessful attempts more than a decade ago.
Abbott on expansion of third special session agenda: 'The legislation will create an Education Savings Accounts program with universal eligibility for all Texas schoolchildren'
By Austin Journal | Nov 1, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott has expanded the agenda for the third special session of the 88th Texas Legislature to include additional school finance, such as teacher pay raises, school safety, and special education, the Office of the Texas Governor said. Abbott, a Republican, said that the announcement follows what he described as productive discussions with Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives Representative Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont).
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 21
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 1, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Sept. 21