News from February 2024
New & Noteworthy Book Club announces monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Feb 27, 2024
BookPeople's 3rd Floor will host the New & Noteworthy Book Club meeting on the last Thursday of each month at 7 PM.
Austin considers city petition process changes
By Austin Journal | Feb 26, 2024
The City of Austin Charter Commission, appointed by the City Council, is advancing a proposal to increase the signature requirements for voter-initiated ordinances and council recalls. The Save Our Springs Alliance warns that if voters approve this measure in November 2024, it would curtail the existing rights of direct democracy in Austin.
Y'all Means All Book Club explores diverse queer literature monthly
By Austin Journal | Feb 26, 2024
The Y'all Means All Book Club is dedicated to exploring a diverse range of queer literature.
Amplify Book Club highlights BIPOC authors in monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Feb 24, 2024
Tori and Zareef lead a book club that focuses on works by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) writers.
City of Austin City Council met Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2024
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Feb. 1
City of Austin City Council met Jan. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2024
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 30
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Feb. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2024
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 29
City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 29
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2024
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 29
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Feb. 20
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 23, 2024
City of Austin Housing and Planning Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 20
Tommy Siegel to present new book at BookPeople event
By Austin Journal | Feb 23, 2024
BookPeople and Tommy Siegel have announced an event for the presentation of "The Secret Lives of Candy Hearts."
Latinas & Libros Book Club highlights Latina stories through monthly gatherings
By Austin Journal | Feb 23, 2024
Latinas & Libros Book Club gathers to celebrate Latina stories with their latest reading, "How Not to Drown in a Glass of Water."
BookPeople and Madeeha Siddiqi present Ramadan storytime event
By Austin Journal | Feb 22, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with Madeeha Siddiqi, is set to host a special event titled "Ramadan Storytime with Madeeha Siddiqi."
Austin Chamber recognizes Austin community members at 146th annual meeting
By Austin Journal | Feb 20, 2024
The Austin Chamber of Commerce recently held its 146th annual meeting at the JW Marriott on Feb. 13. The event served as a platform to acknowledge the 2023 Austinite of the Year and honor its volunteers of the year.
Happy Hour Book Club explores diverse literature with monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Feb 20, 2024
The Happy Hour Book Club is dedicated to exploring a diverse range of literature, including essays, memoirs, short stories, and novels.
Authors discuss writing complicated relationships at BookPeople
By Austin Journal | Feb 20, 2024
Jennifer Chang, Alina Grabowski, and Amanda Eyre Ward will participate in a panel discussion titled "The Ties that Bind Us: Writing Complicated Relationships" at BookPeople.
Pedal Pub Austin rebrands after 14 years as original party bike
By Austin Journal | Feb 20, 2024
PubCrawler of Austin, a familiar sight on the streets of Austin for nearly 14 years, has announced its rebranding to Pedal Pub Austin. This change aligns the business with a national network focused on delivering memorable experiences. The company remains at its original location at 1607 W 6th Street.
Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce announces 2024 board members
By Austin Journal | Feb 19, 2024
The Austin LGBT Chamber of Commerce recently unveiled its 2024 board members and expressed appreciation for the contributions of outgoing members. The organization plays a pivotal role as the main resource for the LGBTQ+ and allied business community in Austin.
SSOE Group announces opening of Austin office
By Austin Journal | Feb 19, 2024
SSOE Group, an internationally recognized architecture and engineering firm with a focus on semiconductor, electric vehicle, and battery manufacturing, has announced the grand opening of its new office in Austin. The office is located at 1701 Directors Boulevard and was inaugurated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Salvation Army Austin: ‘Children at The Rathgeber Center had a blast at this month’s cooking class’
By Austin Journal | Feb 19, 2024
The Salvation Army's Austin Area Command recently launched its inaugural cooking class at The Rathgeber Center. The classes, facilitated by Central Texas Food Bank, are set to be a monthly occurrence at the two shelter locations of The Salvation Army in Austin.
Austin's Trail Conservancy CEO: ‘We believe art has the power to connect people to their environment in meaningful ways’
By Austin Journal | Feb 19, 2024
The Trail Conservancy, in collaboration with the City of Austin Economic Development Department's Art in Public Places Program (AIPP), has announced the artists selected for this year's TEMPO on the Trail initiative. Hanna Cofer, interim CEO of The Trail Conservancy, states that this public art program can foster community building in Austin through art.