News from January 2024
Book club Intermezzo meets monthly to discuss trending titles
By Austin Journal | Jan 30, 2024
The New & Noteworthy Book Club, known as Intermezzo, gathers to discuss trending and notable books.
Round Rock student launches nonprofit organization
By Austin Journal | Jan 29, 2024
Arjun Sharda, a 12-year-old student from Round Rock, has recently established a nonprofit organization named TLEEM. The acronym stands for Technology, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Engineering, and Mathematics, reflecting Sharda's mission to aid his peers in honing their skills in these areas.
Book club explores diverse queer literature monthly
By Austin Journal | Jan 29, 2024
The Y'all Means All Book Club is dedicated to exploring queer literature across various genres, including adult fiction, nonfiction, young adult, middle grade, and graphic novels.
Astrophysicist J. Craig Wheeler discusses singularity at upcoming event
By Austin Journal | Jan 29, 2024
J. Craig Wheeler, a notable figure in the field of astrophysics, is set to present "The Path to Singularity."
Amplify Book Club promotes BIPOC authors with monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Jan 28, 2024
Tori and Zareef are leading a book club that focuses on works by Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) writers.
City of Austin City Council met Dec. 12
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 12
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Dec. 14
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Dec. 14
City of Austin City Council met Dec. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Dec. 7
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet Feb. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin Water Oversight Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 8
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet Feb. 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin Public Health Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 7
City of Austin City Council will meet Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Feb. 1
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee will meet Jan. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin Energy Utility Oversight Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30
City of Austin City Council will meet Jan. 30
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 26, 2024
City of Austin City Council will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30
Austin FC team captain Sebastián Driussi obtains green card
By Austin Journal | Jan 26, 2024
Austin FC has recently confirmed that its club captain, Sebastián Driussi, has secured a green card, thereby becoming a permanent resident of the United States. Since 2021, Driussi had occupied an international player slot for Austin FC.
Super Bowl's cultural impact: From record viewership to iconic halftime shows
By Austin Journal | Jan 26, 2024
The Super Bowl holds a prominent place in American culture, with eight out of the ten most-watched broadcasts in U.S. history being Super Bowl games, each drawing over 110 million viewers. It is the climax of the annual National Football League (NFL) season and features a unique knockout system where a single loss leads to elimination. This format creates high levels of excitement as even underdog teams have a chance to reach and win the final game. Since its inception in 1967, the Super Bowl has become an annual spectacle attracting both die-hard sports fans and casual viewers.
Latinas & Libros Book Club promotes Latina narratives in monthly meetups
By Austin Journal | Jan 26, 2024
Latinas & Libros Book Club is fostering an appreciation for Latina stories with their monthly gatherings.
BookPeople celebrates 'The Lord of the Rings' with themed events
By Austin Journal | Jan 26, 2024
BookPeople is set to host a day-long celebration of "The Lord of the Rings" on January 26, 2024.
TBS' Stupid Pet Tricks Tour and auditions coming to Austin Feb. 10
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
Auditions and a complimentary event for the forthcoming comedy variety series "Stupid Pet Tricks," hosted by Sarah Silverman, are scheduled to take place in Austin. The auditions are slated for Saturday, February 10 at Meanwhile Brewery.
Miguel A. Briones to present new book at BookPeople event
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
Miguel A. Briones is set to present his work "Macho No Machismo" at an event organized by BookPeople.