Austin City Manager Spencer Cronk has appointed Brian Manley Chief of the Austin Police Department. The appointment requires City Council confirmation. Cronk held a press conference at Austin City Hall on June 8th to announce the appointment. “I received an incredible amount of feedback from the community and it was informative inContinue Reading
List of Austin Companies Hiring Right Now Austin is one of the fastest growing cities in America, with an an estimated 100 people moving here every day. And it’s no wonder—the city has great food, bar, and music scenes, plenty of beautiful outdoor space, friendly, welcoming people, and almost no winter toContinue Reading
The 2018 Miss Juneteenth Scholarship pageant, was led by Pageant Director Tanisha Barnett, and empowered by Huston-Tillotson University. The pageant benefits the Greater East Austin Youth Association. Attendees celebrated with a special three-part ceremony. Beginning with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant, the audience witnessed a fun filled production presenting the 2018Continue Reading
Former Austin City Council member Sheryl Cole has secured the Democratic nomination for the Texas House District 46 race in a tight contest against challenger Jose “Chito” Vela in the May 22d runoff election. Both were vying to replace embattled state Rep. Dawnna Dukes who was defeated in March primary.Continue Reading
The Villager THE VILLAGER newspaper published its 45th Anniversary edition on May 11, 2018. The Central Texas community gathered to celebrate with a grand celebration held at the Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex. Tommy L. Wyatt T.L. Wyatt, was born in Point Blank, Texas. He grew up at the epicenterContinue Reading
Austin BBJ & Community News reached out to local businessman Darrell W. Pierce to give us some of the fundamental issues that are important to the African-American community, especially East Austin. Darrell W. Pierce is CEO & President of SNAP Management Group Inc. Pierce has over 20 years providing consultingContinue Reading
Beloved Austinite, Richard Overton, turned 112 this week. He’s long been the oldest living veteran in the country. He began his military career in with the Army on Sept. 3, 1940, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. At age 112, Richard Arvin Overton, born May 11, 1906, is theContinue Reading
What’s the best way to keep saving for a house down payment? Cash loses value from inflation, bonds will drop if interest rates go up, and stocks are risky. Coming up with thousands of dollars for a down payment is tough, especially if you’re already struggling with obligations like studentContinue Reading
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