News from January 2024
Naina Kumar's book event at BookPeople
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
BookPeople and Naina Kumar are set to host an event featuring "Flirting with Disaster."
Happy Hour Book Club discusses diverse literature monthly
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
The Happy Hour Book Club is a group dedicated to reading and discussing a variety of literary works, including essays, memoirs, short stories, and novels.
Writers' League hosts discussion on inspiration with notable authors
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
The Writers' League of Texas (WLT) is set to kick off its Third Thursday series for 2025 with a virtual event titled “On Inspiration & Motivation: Igniting the Spark for 2025.” This monthly series brings together writers and readers for...
Abbott warns of power outages as Texas grapples with latest winter weather event
By Austin Journal | Jan 16, 2024
As Texas grapples with another bout of unseasonably cold weather, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is vigilantly monitoring the energy grid and urging Texans to conserve energy where possible. This marks the second winter since 2021's storm Uri that the agency has expressed concern about power availability as temperatures plummet below freezing.
Austin Chamber of Commerce attends Happy Health & Wellness grand opening
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2024
The Austin Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Dec. 18, marking the grand opening of an integrative medical clinic, Happy Health & Wellness, in Oak Hill. The newly established wellness center aims to offer both traditional and integrative medicine to the Austin community.
Palmer Events Center announces January lineup of events
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2024
The Palmer Events Center in Austin has unveiled a series of events for January. The center will host 10 events throughout the month, offering a variety of experiences ranging from shopping and cultural activities to entertainment.
Nick Bruel celebrates Bad Kitty's 20th anniversary at BookPeople
By Austin Journal | Jan 15, 2024
BookPeople and author Nick Bruel are set to present "Bad Kitty: Party Animal," marking the 20th anniversary of the popular children's book series.
Book club explores book-to-film adaptations
By Austin Journal | Jan 13, 2024
The Book Club Was Better: The Shining is a group that gathers to discuss books and their adaptations.
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Dec. 4
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Dec. 4
Midland Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors met Jan. 11
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
Midland Spaceport Development Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Jan. 11
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Jan. 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
Midland Development Corporation Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 8
Midland County Commissioners Court Will meet Jan. 16
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 12, 2024
Midland County Commissioners Court Will meet at 9 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16
Rachel Hollis partners with BookPeople for new event
By Austin Journal | Jan 12, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with Rachel Hollis, is set to present an event titled "What If YOU Are the Answer?"
Book club revisits classic "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
By Austin Journal | Jan 12, 2024
We read a broad range of classics, including super old classics, modern classics, required reading within a genre, literature in translation, and cultural required reading.
BookPeople partners with Cynthia Levinson for upcoming event
By Austin Journal | Jan 11, 2024
Cynthia Levinson is set to present her book "Who Owns the Moon?
Austin welcomes new integrative medical clinic focusing on preventative care
By Austin Journal | Jan 11, 2024
The Austin Chamber of Commerce participated in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on December 18th, marking the grand opening of Happy Health & Wellness, an integrative medical clinic located in Oak Hill.
Lisa Jewell's book event supports local bookstores
By Austin Journal | Jan 9, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with author Lisa Jewell, is hosting an event for the presentation of "None of This is True."
Gale Galligan collaborates with BookPeople for "Fresh Start" event
By Austin Journal | Jan 8, 2024
Gale Galligan, in collaboration with BookPeople, is set to present "Fresh Start."
Gayle Forman presents new book "After Life" at BookPeople event
By Austin Journal | Jan 7, 2024
BookPeople, in collaboration with author Gayle Forman, is set to present an event for her latest work, "After Life."
BookPeople launches romance book club with monthly meetings
By Austin Journal | Jan 6, 2024
BookPeople has announced the launch of its first romance book club, titled "The New Romantics: Rebel."