Austin Community College is launching a free digital skills pilot program for military spouses. The program offers certificates in digital fluency and aims to enhance job readiness.

Austin, Texas celebrates Bike to Work Day with city festivities, freebies, and an after-party, encouraging sustainable transportation and road safety.

The Play for All Park in Round Rock, Texas, has installed new communication boards to support children who struggle with verbal communication, thanks to a project initiated by Caroline Osborn and funded by the Play for All Foundation.

Austin secures a $75,000 NEA grant for art in city infrastructure, including the I-35 Artist in Residence program.

An Amtrak train struck an SUV near Round Rock, resulting in one death and severe traffic disruptions along I-35 frontage roads. Investigations are ongoing and drivers are advised to find alternate routes.

Travis County is launching a Mental Health Diversion Pilot Program to provide care instead of incarceration for individuals with mental health and substance issues.

A Texas Senate hearing addressed concerns of antisemitism on university campuses, particularly an alleged remark by a UT Austin professor and students' fears, as Texas works to implement a DEI ban.

Austin Community College is starting a renovation at its Round Rock Campus, including a new Welcome and Student Care center, set to open by fall 2025, funded by the Maintenance and Operations bond program.

Hays County residents struggle with recovery after a severe hailstorm caused extensive damage, with additional storms hindering repair efforts. No injuries were reported despite widespread property damage.

The Elisabet Ney Museum in Austin is hosting its 10th Annual Ney Day on May 25, with art, music, and family-friendly activities to celebrate the legacy of artist Elisabet Ney and women in the arts and sciences.

Texas introduces a Statewide Active Transportation Plan to promote walking and bicycling, addressing community concerns like safety and connectivity, with public input shaping its development.

The Austin City Limits Music Festival has contributed $499.9 million to the local economy, including $8.1 million to city parks in 2023, supporting over 3,700 jobs.

Round Rock Police resolved a standoff involving a barricaded person; the subject was arrested and charged with assault by strangulation. No danger to the public was reported.