Austin's 9-1-1 system faced disruptions but is improving, with calls sometimes facing poor audio or being rerouted. While not fully resolved, emergency calls are still processed. Residents should use 3-1-1 or 512-974-2000 if needed.

Elon Musk is opening a Montessori-style school named Ad Astra in Bastrop, Texas, focusing on STEM education for children aged 3-9, with a merit-based admission policy.

The Del Valle ISD in Texas opened a new P-TECH facility and celebrated with a community event, giving away backpacks. Despite facing a budget shortfall, the district aims to prepare students for careers in fields like cybersecurity.

The Texas DPS and THP are intensifying road enforcement from August 6-8 to reduce accidents involving commercial vehicles on major interstate corridors.

UT Austin administrators violated rules in handling pro-Palestine protests, a report by the university's committee reveals, questioning the free speech commitment.

Austin Community College's Associate Degree in Business Administration program offers a transferable curriculum, online completion, and is designed to accelerate careers with an average graduate starting salary of $60,000.

A 9-year-old girl named Aaliyah donated comfort kits to the Georgetown Fire Department to help children during emergencies, inspired by her own experience with first responders in Tulsa.

UT Austin has begun disciplining students for protest involvement, offering some a deferred suspension option to avoid immediate suspension until 2025.

The Central Texas Food Bank and Workforce Solutions Capital Area have partnered to offer food and job assistance at the same location to address food insecurity and unemployment.

The Mexic-Arte Museum in Austin is working to establish a state-recognized cultural district, enhancing local heritage and vying for increased funding.

The Round Rock Police Department is offering a 12-week Citizens Police Academy program to educate residents on police operations, featuring interactive sessions and demonstrations.

Austin Pets Alive! seeks $24,000 for medical care for animals, highlighting the case of Tanglewood, a cat who suffered seizures leading to a broken jaw and leg injury.

Austin schools are implementing restrictive phone policies, with a full ban at Ann Richards School for Young Women Leaders and a tiered ban in Austin Public Schools to improve student well-being.