The ACC Board of Trustees approved a budget for 2024-25, raised the minimum wage to $23, maintained tuition fees, started a tuition scholarship program, modernized elevators, and revised free speech policies in response to new guidelines.

"Texas Highways" magazine celebrates its 50th anniversary with a fresh look in its July/Aug 2024 issue, reflecting on its evolution from an in-house bulletin to a cornerstone in promoting Texas tourism.

The Hays County Food Bank plans to move to a larger facility to improve food distribution using a client choice model and will host a fundraising gala for support.

An Austin city employee was reprimanded for a social media post criticizing city policies, leading to a complex HR complaint scenario involving high-level management.

Central Texas has slightly eased water restrictions due to improved lake levels, moving from Stage 2 to Stage 1, allowing more outdoor watering. The LCRA advises continued water conservation despite the change.

Joelle Don De’Ville wins the 2024 Friends in Gardening Award for her horticultural work with students at Gorzycki Middle School, fostering inclusivity and cross-disciplinary learning.

The Boys & Girls Club of Austin is offering free summer camps at 14 locations, focusing on fun, education, and preparing kids for the next school year. Parents can still register their children for the camps, which last until August 9.

Anti-Semitic flyers spur community response in Travis County; Jewish students report hostility on UT campus amid Palestine support protests. Both incidents are under scrutiny.

Summit Christian Academy in Cedar Park is integrating education with sustainability by involving students in hands-on environmental projects, supported by the Bright Green Future Grants program.

The Austin Humane Society is assisting with animal evacuations due to Hurricane Beryl, and seeks community support for the 96 displaced dogs and cats, some of which are up for adoption and fostering.

The American Red Cross is seeking volunteers in Austin and Georgetown to help with Hurricane Beryl relief, emphasizing the need for Mass Care Volunteers and licensed health care professionals.

Nominations are open for the "I Love My Librarian" Award to honor exceptional US librarians; winners receive $5,000 and recognition at the ALA Conference in 2025.

The University of Texas at Austin is disciplining students for April's pro-Palestinian protests with potential suspensions or a "deferred suspension" probation.