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City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet Oct. 25

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee will meet at 9:30 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 25


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Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts released its Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 report

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts has recently issued the Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 report, outlining both current and projected water supply dynamics. This report addresses various aspects, including water governance, rights, infrastructure, funding and environmental factors affecting water issues in Texas as outlined by the Texas Water: Present and Future Needs 2023 report provided by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.


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Texas Comptroller's 2024-2025 Certification Revenue Estimate

The Texas Comptroller's Office has unveiled the 2024-2025 Certification Revenue Estimate. This comprehensive report covers Texas' economic outlook, the 2022-23 Ending Balance, transfers to the Economic Stabilization Fund and State Highway Fund, as well as tax and non-tax revenues that contribute to the revenue of all funds as outlined by the 2024-2025 Certification Revenue Estimate provided by the Texas Comptroller's Office.


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Austin observes National Teen Driver Safety Week

The city of Austin is joining in the observance of National Teen Driver Safety Week, partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to encourage parents to have conversations about safe driving with their teenage drivers. This week-long campaign, which takes place from October 15th to October 21st, aims to promote awareness and education on the importance of safe driving habits among young motorists.


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City of Austin City Council will meet Oct. 19

City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 19


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City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet Oct. 16

City of Austin Public Safety Committee will meet at 2 p.m., Monday, Oct. 16


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City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Aug. 31

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors met Thursday, Aug. 31


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Abbott affirms Texas's support for Israel after Hamas attacks, boosts security at Jewish synagogues, schools

Gov. Greg Abbott of Texas has expressed his unwavering support for Israel and announced increased security measures for Jewish synagogues and schools in the state. This comes after Israel was attacked by Palestinian militant group Hamas, resulting in the loss of at least 1,000 lives.


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Abbott calls for third special session

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a third special session of the Texas Legislature, set to commence on October 9th at 1 p.m. This comes after lawmakers met twice since the conclusion of the 88th legislative session in May. The governor's special session proclamation outlines the key issues that will be addressed, including education freedom, border security, public safety, and ending COVID-19 restrictions.



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City of Austin Mobility Committee met Aug. 24

City of Austin Mobility Committee met Thursday, Aug. 24.


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City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Aug. 23

City of Austin Audit and Finance Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 23


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Homeland Security to Fortify Texas Border Amidst Surge in Illegal Entries

In an action aimed at fortifying the U.S.-Mexico border, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has declared its intention to fast-track the construction of barriers and roads in Starr County, Texas. This decision, grounded in the authority vested by Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, is a strategic move to mitigate unauthorized entries into the United States.



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City of Austin City Council met Aug. 16

City of Austin City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 16


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Abbott after ringing NYSE closing bell: 'It's about time Texas has its own ETF'

On September 28th, Gov. Greg Abbott rang the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark Texas Capital Bank’s (TCB) launch of its new Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) & Funds Management division and flagship Texas Capital Texas Equity Index ETF (NYSE Arca: TXS) in New York City. The Office of the Texas Governor said that of the 50 states in the Union, Texas boasts the most on the NYSE and is the only one with its own ETF.


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City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet Oct. 5

City of Austin Housing Finance Corporation Board of Directors will meet at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5


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City of Austin City Council will meet Oct. 5

City of Austin City Council will meet at 10 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 5


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City of Austin City Council met Aug. 10

City of Austin City Council met Thursday, Aug. 10