Julie Rysenga
@julierysenga.bsky.social
Posts about Austin and Texas: Politics, Music, News, Tech
Cheer Ups has been sold to an investment firm. #Austin #LGBTQnews #Austinbars
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Cheer Up Charlies sold to investment firm buying up LGBTQ+ bars and nightclubs
As part of the deal, Maggie Lea and Tamara Hoover stepped down as owners of the queer-friendly venue. Pride Holdings will handle Cheer Up Charlies' rent, payroll, taxes, insurance and the cost of live...
www.kut.org
October 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Cheer Ups has been sold to an investment firm. #Austin #LGBTQnews #Austinbars
www.kut.org/business/202...
www.kut.org/business/202...
Info out for #SXSW 2026
SXSW announces 2026 details, programming, and venues as the conference says goodbye to the Convention Center, and hello to Clubhouses.
SXSW Announces 2026 Details, Programming, and Venues
Conference says goodbye Convention Center, hello clubhouses
www.austinchronicle.com
October 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Info out for #SXSW 2026
Austin arts organizations impacted by the NEA cuts. #NEA #Austin #Austinartists #art #Austinmusic
www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2...
www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2...
“Economic Censorship”: The Devastation of the NEA Grants Cut Grows
After Trump administration rule change, fears mount for future of arts
www.austinchronicle.com
May 7, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Austin arts organizations impacted by the NEA cuts. #NEA #Austin #Austinartists #art #Austinmusic
www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2...
www.austinchronicle.com/daily/arts/2...
May 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
School vouchers will become law in Texas on September 1st. But how will this program work?
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/03/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/03/t...
Private school vouchers are now law in Texas. Here’s how they will work.
Texas will give participating families about $10,000 to pay for their kids’ private schooling. Other details about the program, set to launch in 2026, are unclear.
www.texastribune.org
May 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
School vouchers will become law in Texas on September 1st. But how will this program work?
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/03/t...
www.texastribune.org/2025/05/03/t...
Check your Social Security statement, earnings, survivor benefits and more here: www.ssa.gov/prepare/get-...
#SSA #Socialsecurity #retirement
#SSA #Socialsecurity #retirement
Get a benefits estimate
Sign in to your Social Security account to see how much you or your family might get in benefits payments.
www.ssa.gov
March 6, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Check your Social Security statement, earnings, survivor benefits and more here: www.ssa.gov/prepare/get-...
#SSA #Socialsecurity #retirement
#SSA #Socialsecurity #retirement
Texas measles outbreak information as of Feb. 25 from the Texas Department of State Health Services. More info here: bit.ly/4bec6Pn
#texas #measles #measlesoutbreak
#texas #measles #measlesoutbreak
February 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Texas measles outbreak information as of Feb. 25 from the Texas Department of State Health Services. More info here: bit.ly/4bec6Pn
#texas #measles #measlesoutbreak
#texas #measles #measlesoutbreak
One of the gems of Austin, KOOP radio and this show, Be Kind Rewind. Tune into 91.7 FM or koop.org today at 3:30 CST.
Hosting Be Kind Rewind (that totally tubular show all about the 80s) today at 3:30pm CST on @koopradio.bsky.social. Will be playing some fave tunes from that decade including songs by Indeep, Replacements, Lush, Wall of Voodoo and more. Dude, it's gonna be like so rad.
January 24, 2025 at 3:22 PM
One of the gems of Austin, KOOP radio and this show, Be Kind Rewind. Tune into 91.7 FM or koop.org today at 3:30 CST.
Texas Dems prevented from leading any House committees
Conservatives clinch longtime goal of booting Democrats from leadership ranks in Texas House
Conservative activists in the GOP caucus called any power sharing with the minority party a betrayal of Republican voters.
www.texastribune.org
January 24, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Texas Dems prevented from leading any House committees
Reposted by Julie Rysenga
🚨 Winter Weather Update for Central Texas:
Multiple school districts in the Austin area have canceled classes Tuesday due to a forecast of icy conditions, snow, and freezing temps in the low 20s. 🌨️
For an up-to-date list of closures, check the Statesman: www.statesman.com/story/news/e...
Multiple school districts in the Austin area have canceled classes Tuesday due to a forecast of icy conditions, snow, and freezing temps in the low 20s. 🌨️
For an up-to-date list of closures, check the Statesman: www.statesman.com/story/news/e...
Multiple schools canceled Tuesday ahead of icy weather. Here's list of closures, delays
Multiple school districts canceled school on Tuesday ahead of predicted icy conditions.
www.statesman.com
January 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
🚨 Winter Weather Update for Central Texas:
Multiple school districts in the Austin area have canceled classes Tuesday due to a forecast of icy conditions, snow, and freezing temps in the low 20s. 🌨️
For an up-to-date list of closures, check the Statesman: www.statesman.com/story/news/e...
Multiple school districts in the Austin area have canceled classes Tuesday due to a forecast of icy conditions, snow, and freezing temps in the low 20s. 🌨️
For an up-to-date list of closures, check the Statesman: www.statesman.com/story/news/e...
Reposted by Julie Rysenga
🌳 Sign up to receive your free tree from TreeFolks in cooperation with City of Austin & Austin Energy through their NeighborWoods Program!
Austin residents or Austin Energy customers can also request a free tree delivery now through March while supplies last.
Visit treefolks.org/neighborwoods/
Austin residents or Austin Energy customers can also request a free tree delivery now through March while supplies last.
Visit treefolks.org/neighborwoods/
January 16, 2025 at 6:36 PM
🌳 Sign up to receive your free tree from TreeFolks in cooperation with City of Austin & Austin Energy through their NeighborWoods Program!
Austin residents or Austin Energy customers can also request a free tree delivery now through March while supplies last.
Visit treefolks.org/neighborwoods/
Austin residents or Austin Energy customers can also request a free tree delivery now through March while supplies last.
Visit treefolks.org/neighborwoods/
Here are some upcoming public meetings on Austin's light rail project.
Thursday, Jan. 16 at Lively Middle School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Baker Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
More information: www.atptx.org/atp-to-updat...
#AustinTX #lightrail #Texas #ProjectConnect #Austin
Thursday, Jan. 16 at Lively Middle School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Baker Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
More information: www.atptx.org/atp-to-updat...
#AustinTX #lightrail #Texas #ProjectConnect #Austin
ATP to Update the Community on More Project Milestones - ATP News
ATP to Update the Community on More Project Milestones. News article from Austin Transit Partnership.
www.atptx.org
January 16, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Here are some upcoming public meetings on Austin's light rail project.
Thursday, Jan. 16 at Lively Middle School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Baker Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
More information: www.atptx.org/atp-to-updat...
#AustinTX #lightrail #Texas #ProjectConnect #Austin
Thursday, Jan. 16 at Lively Middle School from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 22 at the Baker Center from 4:30-7:30 p.m.
More information: www.atptx.org/atp-to-updat...
#AustinTX #lightrail #Texas #ProjectConnect #Austin
Amid budget shortfalls, Eanes ISD set to close Valley View Elementary and discontinue their Spanish immersion program. www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
#AustinTX #Austin #txlg #Texas
#AustinTX #Austin #txlg #Texas
Texas school closing due to lack of state funding, says district
On Wednesday night, the Eanes ISD Board of Trustees passed a resolution to close down Valley View Elementary in the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
www.kxan.com
January 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Amid budget shortfalls, Eanes ISD set to close Valley View Elementary and discontinue their Spanish immersion program. www.kxan.com/news/local/a...
#AustinTX #Austin #txlg #Texas
#AustinTX #Austin #txlg #Texas
Austin Music Television Channel 16 stream here. See videos by Austin musicians. supportaustinmusic.com/channel-16/
#Austin #AustinTX
#Austin #AustinTX
Channel 16 – Support Austin Music
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January 16, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Austin Music Television Channel 16 stream here. See videos by Austin musicians. supportaustinmusic.com/channel-16/
#Austin #AustinTX
#Austin #AustinTX
Lorne Michaels donates his SNL archive to the Harry Ransom Center. news.utexas.edu/2025/01/15/l...
#austin #texas #austintx
#austin #texas #austintx
Lorne Michaels Entrusts Harry Ransom Center With Historic ‘SNL’ Collection
News, stories, and opinions on science, technology, health, education, business, policy, campus life, and more from The University of Texas at Austin.
news.utexas.edu
January 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Lorne Michaels donates his SNL archive to the Harry Ransom Center. news.utexas.edu/2025/01/15/l...
#austin #texas #austintx
#austin #texas #austintx
United Van Lines' National Mover Study provides interesting information about Texas. It is not in the top 10 of states people moved to in 2024, and is about even in terms of people moving here vs. leaving. www.unitedvanlines.com/newsroom/202...
#texas #austin
#texas #austin
2024 National Movers Study | United Van Lines®
United Van Lines 48th Annual National Movers Study tracks customers' migration patterns over the past year. See the study, interactive map and press kit.
www.unitedvanlines.com
January 2, 2025 at 4:48 PM
United Van Lines' National Mover Study provides interesting information about Texas. It is not in the top 10 of states people moved to in 2024, and is about even in terms of people moving here vs. leaving. www.unitedvanlines.com/newsroom/202...
#texas #austin
#texas #austin
Reposted by Julie Rysenga
Breaking: Dade Phelan drops out of House Speaker race. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/05/t...
Speaker Dade Phelan abandons bid for third term, amid bruising leadership battle
Phelan, a Beaumont Republican, had previously insisted he had enough votes to thwart a challenge from the right led by state Rep. David Cook of Mansfield.
www.texastribune.org
December 6, 2024 at 2:18 PM
Breaking: Dade Phelan drops out of House Speaker race. www.texastribune.org/2024/12/05/t...
I'm attending the @texastribune.org's day-long symposium on Texas legislative priorities for 2025 today. www.texastribune.org/2024/11/07/2...
Watch a daylong preview of the 2025 legislative session
Join us beginning at 9 a.m. CT Wednesday when we’ll explore state lawmakers’ top priorities and what’s ahead for Texans.
www.texastribune.org
December 4, 2024 at 3:22 PM
I'm attending the @texastribune.org's day-long symposium on Texas legislative priorities for 2025 today. www.texastribune.org/2024/11/07/2...
Reposted by Julie Rysenga
The motion to remove the state-developed textbooks (Bluebonnet), which includes Bible stories, from the approved list of materials FAILS with a 7-8 vote. #txlege #txed
There will be another opportunity for members to vote it out on Friday, but looking at where they are now, it’s unlikely.
There will be another opportunity for members to vote it out on Friday, but looking at where they are now, it’s unlikely.
November 19, 2024 at 5:01 PM
The Texas State Board of Education is considering public school instructional materials for K-5 that include the Sermon on the Mount, the Good Samaritan, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son, among other Bible stories.
Live hearing link: www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/commi...
Live hearing link: www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/commi...
Admin Monitor - Texas - Texas Education Agency
www.adminmonitor.com
November 19, 2024 at 4:21 PM
The Texas State Board of Education is considering public school instructional materials for K-5 that include the Sermon on the Mount, the Good Samaritan, and the Parable of the Prodigal Son, among other Bible stories.
Live hearing link: www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/commi...
Live hearing link: www.adminmonitor.com/tx/tea/commi...