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Dell officials on layoffs: 'This is a difficult decision that was not made lightly'
By John Suayan | Feb 7, 2023
Austin-based Dell has joined the slew of technology companies that have announced layoffs to begin 2023, according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
NAPE Expo organizer: Abbott, governors part of 'one of the best speaker lineups we’ve ever assembled'
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott is slated to participate in a panel discussion with his counterparts, Govs. J. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) and Mark Gordon (R-WY), at the NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) in Houston, according to a press release.
Major FAA computer failure grounds flights at AUS, across nation: 'We continue to look into the cause of the initial problem'
By John Suayan | Jan 11, 2023
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) was among the many airports nationwide that were impacted by a major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer failure.
Holiday traveler on flight cancellations: 'Children were asleep on the concrete floor in Christmas pajamas'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) has felt the dire effects of Dallas-based Southwest Airlines’ (SWA) decision to cancellation many flights during the busiest travel period of the year.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'There’s a low probability scenario where there’s very high peak load and extreme outages'
By John Suayan | Dec 21, 2022
Approximately six months after many questioned whether it was prepared for scorching summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is under scrutiny again, this time for its ability to soldier through another potentially dangerous blast of cold weather.
Khataw: ‘I am incredibly proud to be the incoming chair’ for Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce
By Austin Journal Report | Dec 8, 2022
The Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce recently announced its slate of officers, naming Ali Khataw to chair its Board of Directors for 2023.
Donut shop to open additional Austin outpost: 'Opening a second location to serve a community that has embraced the Voodoo brand'
By John Suayan | Nov 22, 2022
A culinary import from Portland, Oregon is looking to bank on its popularity in Austin, according to Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.
Austin-based credit union appoints Crowl new CEO, president: 'The right person to lead UFCU into the future'
By John Suayan | Oct 3, 2022
University Federal Credit Union (UFCU) announced on Wednesday that its board of directors named Michael Crowl as the Austin-based financial institution’s chief executive officer (CEO) and president, according to a press release.
BlackRock blacklisted: Texas comptroller lists companies engaged in 'doublespeak,' 'boycott of energy companies'
By David Beasley | Aug 25, 2022
In response to legislation passed last year, Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar has announced his office's list of financial companies that boycott the oil and gas industry.
American, JetBlue suspend non-stop flights from AUS: 'Hoping to see a return some time in 2023'
By John Suayan | Aug 17, 2022
A legacy carrier and a low-cost carrier have suspended non-stop routes from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), according to reports from Austin-based media outlets.
Vegas on new role as ERCOT head: 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'
By John Suayan | Aug 17, 2022
The operator of Texas’ energy grid named its new chief executive officer (CEO) and president on Tuesday, according to a press release.
DispatchHealth rolls out 'cost-effective and convenient' at-home medical care to Austin patients
By Lucas Nava | Aug 15, 2022
DispatchHealth, an in-home medical provider, announced Monday the rollout of on-demand urgent and emergent medical care to Austin patients
Ball on $45 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'Speech is free. Lies, you pay for'
By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2022
A day after he was ordered to pay $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones was ordered by the same jury to pay the plaintiffs at least $45 million in punitive damages, Austin-based media outlets reported.
Bankston on $4 million award for Sandy Hook parents: 'It’s been a long journey'
By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2022
An Austin jury determined on Thursday that conservative commentator and conspiracy theorist Alex Jones must pay over $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a six-year-old boy who lost his life in the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Terminal operator sues city over eminent domain vote: 'It is the taking of a business'
By John Suayan | Aug 3, 2022
More than a month after the Austin City Council approved the use of eminent domain to acquire the South Terminal at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), the terminal’s operator has filed a lawsuit, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Energy watchdog says electricity provider's profits are 'costing Texans billions'
By Karen Kidd | Jul 28, 2022
The big payday for one of the largest energy providers in Texas amid the ongoing heat wave and calls for energy conservation is far from market driven, a business energy watchdog told the Austin Journal
Residents lodge complaints against UT luxury housing complex: 'There was rat feces everywhere'
By John Suayan | Jul 27, 2022
University of Texas at Austin (UT) students who reside at The Standard claim the new luxury housing complex is rife with various problems, per a report from Austin CBS affiliate KEYE.
Energy Alliance policy director: 'All Texas has to do is let the market work'
By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2022
Bill Peacock, policy director of the Energy Alliance, is criticizing the recent restructuring of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT).
Evidence mounts that lithium producers for EVs plan to explore 'in a Chinese region tied to slave labor'
By David Beasley | Jul 21, 2022
In a July 18 tweet, Brian Gitt called attention to the link between lithium batteries for electric vehicles and Chinese slave labor.
Favor Delivery appoints a Chief Taco Officer: 'Our goal was to find someone who has a genuine passion for tacos'
By Andy Nghiem | Jul 20, 2022
Texas-based on-demand delivery service Favor Delivery recently announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Taco Officer.