News by Caleb Lombardo

Texas watchdog groups speak out against 'handouts to favored industries, school districts'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 9, 2021

Last month, the Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) and Every Texan organizations released a joint statement expressing their opposition to Chapter 313, a tax-abatement program that has been widely criticized for not providing enough benefits in proportion to the amount of taxpayer dollars funding it.

Williams recognizes 'brave linemen' for heroic efforts during Texas storm

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021

In February, areas throughout Texas experienced unprecedented and record-breaking temperatures and weather patterns that led to a deadly winter storm that left much of the state scrambling to restore electricity, water and other essential services.

Mobile Loaves & Fishes receives $750,000 to fund 'more homes for people living unsheltered'

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021

Austin-based nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes has received a $750,000 grant from Frost Bank and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas to fund affordable housing projects. Primarily, the donation will be allocated to completing the second phase of homes built within the Community First! Village in Northeast Austin.

'Austin has lost one of its royalty': Community mourns passing of Teresa Long

By Caleb Lombardo | Apr 4, 2021

This week, Teresa Lozano Long, a philanthropist and community activist that spent most of her life pushing forward education and arts causes in Austin, passed away at the age of 92.