Austin's interim police chief drafted but didn't send a letter backing clemency for Daniel Perry, whose murder conviction in a protestor's death was controversially pardoned by Gov. Abbott.

ACC culinary students showcased unique wedding cakes, offering a public tasting of their nontraditional designs, with one highlighted student, Madelyn, sharing her journey from graphic design to culinary arts.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues to block EEOC guidelines on workplace accommodations for gender identity, marking his 75th legal action against the Biden Administration.

Governor Abbott announces the Governor's Small Business Summit in Round Rock, Texas, aimed at supporting local businesses with resources and networking opportunities.

The Austin Police SWAT team is responding to an unspecified incident in southeast Austin, with the public advised to avoid the area. Details remain scarce as the situation develops.

Early voting for May primary runoffs has started in the ACC District, with polls open from May 20-24. ACC encourages its community to participate and facilitates staff voting during work hours.

ACC graduate Aimee Keller opened QiLi Dance Studio to promote Chinese dance and cultural education in Austin. The studio is gaining attention, enhancing local cultural offerings.

Frost Bank plans to double its Austin presence by 2026, contributing to employment with over 170 jobs and prioritizing customer service, as seen in its latest I-35 corridor branch.

Researchers from The University of Texas at Austin are developing Ambient Diffusion, a method to train AI on corrupted images to prevent replication of copyrighted material.

The Downtown Austin Alliance is combating storefront vacancies by connecting artists with property owners to revitalize the area with creative installations.

The Austin Police Department is actively addressing its substantial staffing shortage by organizing recruitment events to attract new officers to the force.

Pipedream Labs raises $13M for their innovative underground food delivery system, aiming to cut emissions and congestion by using robotic vehicles in tunnels.

Williamson County's Purchasing Department received the 2023 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® award from NPI for the 24th consecutive year, recognizing high standards in procurement practices.