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✏️ Austin’s oldest university
Huston-Tillotson University was created from uniting two schools: Tillotson College and Samuel Huston College. | Photo by ATXtoday team
Did you know Huston-Tillotson University in east Austin was established in 1875, making it the oldest institution of higher learning in the city?
This historically Black university — also known as an HBCU — was originally named Tillotson Collegiate and Normal Institute after Reverend George Jeffrey Tillotson, who chartered the school.
The school’s made a major impact on Austin’s footprint, so we wanted to share some of its notable alumni in honor of Black History Month.
Azie Morton | The 36th Treasurer of the United States, Morton served during the Carter administration, and is the first and only Black person to have ever held the position.
Norman Scales Sr. | Scales became a Tuskegee Airman during World War II and the first Black pilot commissioned as a second lieutenant from Austin. Scales Street in the Mueller neighborhood is named in his honor.
Jackie Robinson | The famous baseball player was head of the athletics department of Samuel Huston College from 1944 to 1945 before rising to prominence in his baseball career.
Tennis star Venus Williams will compete at the ATX Open as a wild card later this month. Williams will play singles and doubles, and one more wild card is set to be announced. The tournament runs Saturday, Feb. 21 to Sunday, March 1 — grab tickets. (KXAN)
Development
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport’s West Infill project will officially open to travelers on Monday, Feb. 23, expanding the Barbara Jordan Terminal by 75,000 sqft to include outbound baggage handling, ticket counters, and improved amenities.
Civic
Austin City Council approved a plan to replace old roadway signage, making it easier to view at night. (KXAN)
Arts
The Blanton Museum of Art will host an exhibit from the collection of Charles Butt, aka the chairman of H-E-B, starting Sunday, March 8. “American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection” includes works from artists including Georgia O’Keeffe and Edward Hopper — some of which are on public display for the first time. (CultureMap)
Region
San Marcos officials are planning to expand the city’s regional airport with the purchase of 170 acres of federal land for $1.7 million. (Austin Business Journal)
State
Post Malone’s childhood home is on the market, and it could be yours for $549,000. The 1987-built house is located about three hours north of Austin. (CultureMap)
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Editor’s Pick
Plus, JABS is slinging halal beef sliders. | Photo by ATXtoday
Football season may be over, but futbol season is just getting started.
Austin FC returns to the pitch at Q2 Stadium on Saturday, Feb. 21, and let’s just say the eats are poised to rival your Super Bowl spread. I visited Q2 to sample its game-day fare — here are my favorites.
Chi’Lantro | K Pop chicken + veggie dumplings
ONETACO. Taquería | Birria quesadilla with scratch-made corn tortilla
512 Food Co. | Pork belly banh mi
Psst — keep you eyes peeled for even more stadium eats in our upcoming Austin FC guide.
The Buy
Here’s to your teen’s next big step
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I was finally able to visit La La Land Kind Cafe, which had been on my to-do list for months, last Friday. I ordered the iced lavender bloom latte and sat on the patio to do a little work — it was a great way to spend the morning.
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