Posts Tagged: Austin

Lloyd Austin

Lloyd Austin Confirmed As Secretary of Defense

The Senate has confirmed President Biden’s pick for Secretary of Defense, retired Gen. Lloyd Austin.  Austin’s nomination was confirmed by an overwhelming 93-2 margin, making him the first black Defense Secretary in U.S. history.  Austin commanded U.S. forces in the Middle East before retiring in 2016.  He was granted a special Congressional waiver that allows him… Read more »

Vanilla Ice

Vanilla Ice Hosting July 4th Concert in Texas

Despite Coronavirus cases rising in Texas a Lake Travis restaurant in Texas is hosting a Fourth of July concert starring Vanilla Ice. Texas Governor, Greg Abbott has shut down bars and clubs and has reduced restaurants to 50 percent capacity, which is why Emerald Bar and Grill will be able to host the throwback event…. Read more »

COVID-19 CASES INCREASE IN AUSTIN

With many businesses reopening in Austin, the coronavirus has made an upward trend. Austin American-Statesman states that the numbers reported could be actually seven to eight times higher that what’s been reported. Though as expected with the community reopening up, more cases for COVID-19 has increased. Now the city is considering strict social distancing measures… Read more »