This Week in Texas: Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Posted August 29, 2018 in The Mignon Memo

Gubernatorial debate on the books.

Governor Abbott and his Democratic challenger, Lupe Valdez, will debate in Austin on September 28th. Telemundo will also broadcast the debate with instantaneous Spanish translation. To read more…

New HHSC Commissioner.

Governor Abbott has appointed Courtney Phillips as the new Executive Commissioner of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Phillips currently serves as the CEO of Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services. Phillips will take over from acting commissioner Cecile Young on October 19th. To read more… 

Big Tex Winners.

With the State Fair of Texas just around the corner, Texans are getting creative again with fair food. The 2018 Big Tex Choice Award winners are still as sweet and/or as fried as you can get! Most Creative- Cotton Candy Taco; Best Taste (Savory)- Fernie’s Hoppin’ John Cake with Jackpot Sauce; Best Taste (Sweet)- fried Arroz con Leche. To read more…

Only in Austin…

We are in the 2nd week of Austin Restaurant Week(s), benefiting the Central Texas Food Bank. From August 16-September 3rd, some of the best restaurants in Austin offer set menus with a portion of the specially-set price going directly to the Food Bank. Now is the time to try that restaurant you’ve always wanted to eat at and feel good about it at the same time. To read more…