News from September 2023
The Strangeness of the Paxton Impeachment: Has the Texas House Been Compromised?
By Chad Carnahand | Sep 13, 2023
In 2018, Austin real estate developer Nate Paul, a friend to Paxton, donated $25,000 to the Paxton campaign.
City of Austin City Council met July 26
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, July 26
Longhorns following empathic win over national powerhouse Alabama: 'Love to see it'
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 12, 2023
On Sept. 9, University of Texas (UT) Longhorns head football coach Steve Sarkisian won the battle between protégé and mentor when his previously No. 11 program stunned old boss Nick Saban and the vaunted, then-No. 3-ranked University of Alabama (UA) Crimson Tide 34-24 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
City of Austin City Council met July 19
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 12, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, July 19
City of Austin City Council met July 18
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 11, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, July 18
City of Austin City Council will meet Sept. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2023
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 14
Abbott invites Hawaiian first responders to take advantage of free peer counseling services
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Aug. 31 that the state is providing free peer counseling services to first responders and law enforcement who were impacted by the Aug. 8 wildfires that ravaged the Hawaiian island of Maui. A press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor said these services are available through the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network (TLEPN).
Williamson County Sheriff's Office alerts citizens to phone scam
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023
The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) is alerting citizens to an increase in telephone scam attempts after the law enforcement agency fielded complaints in relation to the calls in question.
PopShorts wins Streamy Award: ‘We are thrilled to be recognized with such an esteemed award’
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023
On Aug. 27, PopShorts, an influencer marketing agency based in Austin, won a Streamy Award recognizing their contributions to social impact in working with the International Committee of the Red Cross. Jake Hay, partner and head of business development at PopShorts, is delighted that his company was recognized for its social efforts.
Abbott announces Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott and the Texas Music Office (TMO) announced the launch of the Texas Music Incubator Rebate Program (TMIR), with the acceptance of applications underway through the end of this month.
Abbott unveils 2023 inductees for Texas Women's Hall of Fame
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023
On Aug. 29, Gov. Greg Abbott announced the eight 2023 honorees for the Texas Women’s Hall Of Fame. A press release issued by the Office of the Texas Governor said the future inductees have been recognized for outstanding achievement in their fields.
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met July 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2023
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, July 20
Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce to host Taste Lake Travis on Sept. 16
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 5, 2023
The Lake Travis Chamber of Commerce will host Taste Lake Travis, a food and beverage festival uniting regional leaders in cuisine, drinks and artisanal products, on Sept. 16. The event will be held from noon to 4 p.m. at The Meadows at Safe Harbor Marina, Emerald Point, Lake Travis.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met June 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 5, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, June 13
City of Austin City Council met Aug, 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 4, 2023
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Aug, 29
Austin names Henderson interim police chief
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 4, 2023
The Austin City Council voted unanimously to name Robin Henderson as interim chief of the Austin Police Department (APD) on Aug. 31, a City of Austin press release said. Henderson, who has been with the department for more than a quarter of a century, took over for the retired Joseph Chacon, the release said.
Interim Austin Police Chief Henderson on shopping center shooting: 'I would like to offer condolences to the families of the victims'
By Austin Journal Report | Sep 3, 2023
Interim Austin Chief of Police Robin Henderson said that a shooting incident in the 10000 block of Research Blvd. on Aug. 31 left two people dead, including the individual authorities allege was the suspect.
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet Sept. 6
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 3, 2023
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Wednesday, , Sept. 6