News from October 2023
Executive director of Maravilla at The Domain: ‘We are deeply committed to providing best-in-class community and care’
By Austin Journal | Oct 31, 2023
Austin-based senior living community Maravilla at The Domain recently celebrated the grand opening of its on-site integrated healthcare clinic. According to Mark Ranno, executive director of Maravilla at The Domain, this new clinic shows how much they care about the residents of their community.
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 19
Cruz backs Israeli ground offensive against Hamas
By Austin Journal | Oct 30, 2023
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has expressed his support for Israel's decision to launch a ground offensive against Hamas, the Palestinian militant group. In a press release issued by his office on October 27, Cruz emphasized that Israel has the right and obligation to ensure the security of its citizens.
Concordia University Texas reduces tuition costs by nearly 40%
By Austin Journal | Oct 30, 2023
Concordia University Texas has announced a new tuition plan called "The Right Call Initiative" for the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative will reduce tuition costs by nearly 40%, bringing the published tuition down to $23,500. The university aims to make college education more accessible and transparent, breaking down financial barriers and expanding access to higher learning for all students.
City of Austin City Council will meet Nov. 2
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 30, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 2
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet Nov. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 29, 2023
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 1
UT establishes open source software office for research support
By Austin Journal | Oct 27, 2023
The University of Texas at Austin (UT) has established the Open Source Program Office, a central hub for open source initiatives in research and education, to enhance their societal and economic impact. The project, funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, aims to promote open source practices across the institution and is led by experts from various university departments.
Austin's MetroBike program receives $11.3M federal grant boost
By Austin Journal | Oct 27, 2023
The city of Austin has received an $11.3 million federal grant from the Texas Department of Transportation's Transportation Alternative Set-Aside (TASA) grant program to support the expansion and transition to electric bicycles for Austin's MetroBike bike share program. This funding will allow for the growth of the fleet and an increase in the number of docking stations for the e-bikes, according to a press release by the city of Austin.
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet Oct. 27
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 27, 2023
City of Austin Mobility Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27
Austin seeks PRO to House Grant
By Austin Journal | Oct 26, 2023
The City of Austin is seeking up to $10 million in federal funding through the Pathways to Removing Obstacles (PRO) to Housing Grant. The funding, which is administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), aims to address barriers and boost affordable housing production and preservation.
Over 200 units of affordable housing to be added to Seabrook Square in East Austin
By Austin Journal | Oct 26, 2023
The City of Austin Housing Department has secured $74.5 million in construction financing for the development of affordable housing in East Austin. Teaming up with the NHP Foundation, Capital A Housing, and the Austin Housing Finance Corporation, the project, known as Seabrook Square I, will consist of a 204-unit multi-family development located at 2210 Pershing Drive, formerly known as 3511 & 3515 Manor Road. The construction for Phase I is set to begin in October 2023, with Phase II scheduled to start in 2024. Both phases are expected to be completed in 2026, according to a...
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Sept. 14
Texas has a golden opportunity to capitalize on carbon capture and storage
By Austin Ward | Oct 24, 2023
As global energy demand continues to rise, the energy market is evolving and diversifying to meet the needs of consumers. New energy sources and technologies that produce energy with fewer carbon emissions are gaining traction in the global energy mix. The case of carbon capture and storage (CCS) is particularly appealing because it removes carbon produced by traditional energy sources directly from the atmosphere. CCS will be a critical step in the energy transition.
City of Austin City Council met Sept. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12
Longhorns escape Houston with hard-fought 31-24 victory over BIg 12 rookie Cougars
By Austin Journal | Oct 23, 2023
On Oct. 21, the University of Texas (UT) faced off against the University of Houston (UH) in a highly anticipated road matchup. The game marked the first meeting between the ex-Southwest Conference (SWC) rivals since 2002.
Love-A-Bull and Yard Bar to present Howl-O-Ween event for Pit Bull Awareness Month
By Austin Journal | Oct 23, 2023
Love-A-Bull and Yard Bar are teaming up to present Love-A-Bull's third annual Howl-O-Ween event on Oct. 28 at Yard Bar on Burnett in Austin. The event, which will take place from 1 to 3 p.m., promises to be a spooky and fun-filled celebration in honor of Pit Bull Awareness Month.
MLB on Game 7 of the 2023 ALCS: '[Monday] is going to be fun'
By Austin Journal | Oct 23, 2023
It all comes down to this, Game 7 of the Lone Star themed 2023 American League Championship Series (ALCS) between the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. The best-of-seven in which the home team has yet to win now reaches its final 27 outs, with the question of who will represent the AL and the state of Texas in the World Series to be finally answered.
Service Dogs Inc. announces 23rd annual Might Texas Dog Walk
By Austin Journal | Oct 23, 2023
Service Dogs Inc. will host its annual Mighty Texas Dog Walk on Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Camp Mabry parade grounds. The event, touted as "The Doggiest Day In Austin," has become a staple for Austin families and their dogs and is known for its numerous Guinness World Records.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Sept. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 6
City of Austin City Council will meet Oct. 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 21, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 26