News from January 2024
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.
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.
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.
SSOE Group opens new Austin office to support tech and industrial projects
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
SSOE Group, an architecture and engineering firm with international recognition, marked the opening of its new office in Austin with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event took place at 1701 Directors Boulevard this fall. Known for its work in semiconductor, electric vehicle, and battery manufacturing, SSOE aims to enhance its projects in advanced technology and industrial manufacturing through this new location.
The Doobie Brothers headline charity concert benefiting three Austin organizations
By Austin Journal | Jan 25, 2024
Concerts 4 Austin Charities (C4AC) has announced that its 2024 Austin Cares Concert will take place at the Moody Center on January 28, 2024. The event will support Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM), Superhero Kids, and the Step Onward Foundation. The Doobie Brothers, featuring original members Pat Simmons, Tom Johnston, and John McFee along with Michael McDonald, will headline the concert.
OPINION: Creating a path to opportunity for Austin’s at-risk students
By Barb Clapp and Gretchen Riehl | Jan 24, 2024
Sometimes it’s just one of those days. Maybe your car won’t start when you’re already late to an important meeting or your toddler gets sick at the most inconvenient moment. These little hurdles can add up to a chaotic day for anyone, but for many of our neighbors, the impact of these hurdles — from transportation to canceled childcare — runs much deeper.
ACC teams up with ATX DAO for startup pitch contest
By Austin Journal | Jan 24, 2024
Austin Community College District's Career Services Department is collaborating with ATX DAO to organize a pitch competition. This event will allow 21 founders to present their business ideas to a panel of judges, with the opportunity to win a $10,000 prize aimed at supporting the launch of their businesses.
Austin Chamber to honor 2023 Volunteers of the Year at annual meeting
By Austin Journal | Jan 24, 2024
On February 13, 2024, the Austin Chamber will recognize its 2023 Volunteers of the Year during its 146th Annual Meeting. The Chamber emphasizes the critical role volunteers play in fulfilling its mission. "Without all of our outstanding volunteers, the Chamber would not be the trusted voice of the business community or able to conduct the important work it does," a statement from the organization reads.
Texas drivers saw 25% car insurance rate increase in 2023
By Austin Journal | Jan 23, 2024
The Zebra, a digital platform facilitating insurance policy comparisons, announced on Jan. 21 that drivers in Texas experienced an average surge of 25% in their car insurance rates between 2022 and 2023. This rate hike was greater than the inflation rate within the auto insurance industry, yet it fell short of the increases witnessed in several other states.
Abbott leads economic development mission to India
By Austin Journal | Jan 20, 2024
Governor Greg Abbott is currently visiting India, a Southwest Asian nation with a population of over 1 billion. The Office of the Texas Governor has characterized this visit as an economic development mission. The delegation from the Lone Star state will be in India for at least a week, meeting with company executives, business leaders, and government officials.