Democratic gubernatorial debate.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Lupe Valdez (D-Dallas) and Andrew White (D-Houston) will have their one and only debate of the primary on Friday, May 11th, 7pm at St. James Episcopal Church in Austin. The format: opening statements, Dallas Morning News Reporter Gromer Jeffers will ask questions for 30 minutes, Valdez and White will take 3 questions from the audience (possibly a 4th in Spanish), and closing statements to wrap it all up. To read more…
UberAIR.
It’s a thing. Or could be soon. Uber is currently designing an air-taxi service, hoping to start flight demonstrations in 2020. Their goal is to be operational in Dallas and Los Angeles by 2023. NASA is partnering with Uber in the research and development phase. To read more…
Change to HHSC leadership.
Thursday, Charles Smith, Executive Commissioner for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) announced that he will retire at the end of May. Former State Senator Tommy Williams will act as interim commissioner starting June 1st while a permanent replacement is sought. HHSC has again been under scrutiny for its contracting practices. To read more…
Only in Austin…
Or about 30 miles southeast in Bastrop. Why give mom a bouquet when you can give her a whole field of flowers? Barton Hill Farms is celebrating Mother’s Day with a Backyard Bash on Saturday, May 12th. Stroll through the flower fields and pick mom her favorite, enjoy live music, local food and drinks, backyard games, views of the Colorado River, and much more! To read more…