ESD #10 in Williamson County has hired its first paid firefighters to address increasing call volumes, with crews working 12-hour weekday shifts to support the volunteer force.

An Austin resident claimed a $2 million Powerball prize just before expiration, matching five numbers from the April 10 drawing. The winner, who chose to stay anonymous, collected the prize on September 25.

ACC is now accepting applications for bachelor's degree programs in high-demand fields such as nursing, software development, and cybersecurity, offering practical, affordable education options in Texas.

Austin's HSEM hosts its final 2024 emergency preparedness training on October 10 at Oak Hill Library, including safety education, CPR, and free pizza.

Austin Police Department and Dell Children's Medical Center organized a superhero event to entertain pediatric patients, featuring costumed heroes rappelling down the building.

The San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter features Dog of the Week, Cindi, and Cat of the Week, Happy Birthday, offering them for adoption at an accessible fee, which includes health services.

ACC announced the Spring 2025 enrollment dates, with current students beginning October 14 and new students October 18, and highlights the importance of early application and the Free Tuition program.

Austin's new ordinance mandates composting services for multifamily dwellings, affecting over half the city's residents and aiming to achieve zero waste goals.

The University of Texas at Austin has been ranked as the No. 7 public university by U.S. News & World Report and maintains top rankings in multiple programs and for veterans.

Austin City Council considering a mandate for microchipping all pets to ease shelter overpopulation and reunite lost pets with owners, without imposing fines for non-compliance.

TxDOT is overhauling toll services and transitioning duties to HCTRA, urging TxTag users to update their accounts before October 15 to ensure seamless service continuation.

Cards Against Humanity has sued SpaceX and Elon Musk, claiming SpaceX trespassed and damaged their land, intended as a block against Trump's border wall. They seek $15 million in damages.

APD may take action against Austin bars violating state liquor laws, with a focus on after-hours operations as noted by the Pecan Street Owners Association study and reported by the Austin Monitor.