Formal resignation.
State Sen. Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) has submitted her resignation letter to Gov. Greg Abbott, effective January 2, 2019. Garcia is essentially the rep-elect for U.S. Congressional District 29. In her letter she asks Governor Abbott to call a special election on November 6th, General Election Day, to fill her Senate seat. To read more…
TLC gets a facelift.
The Texas Legislative Council has always been a one stop shop for legislative research and information. It’s also the agency responsible for assisting legislators with drafting and analyzing proposed legislation. The TLC website has recently undergone an impressive renovation. Check it out! To read more…
Nacho typical fire call.
Recently, the Austin Fire Department responded to a different type of fire—one caused by the spontaneous combustion of tortilla chips. The factory recently changed its disposal method, grinding chips to powder and storing them in boxes outside. The 100+ degree temps caused the boxes to self-combust! To read more…
Only in Austin…
With the crazy summer heat, being in the water is one of the only ways to enjoy being outside right now. The Barton Creek Greenbelt offers several places where you can access some of Austin’s best swimming spots. Some of these may take a little hiking to get to, but you’ll be rewarded with a refreshing dip in the water. To read more…