Austin's LGBTQ Quality of Life Advisory Commission has passed a resolution to protect transgender healthcare rights, despite the cautious approach of local politicians.

Retired Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the first U.S. Air Force female fighter pilot and a University of Texas alumna, will give the keynote at UT's 141st Spring Commencement.

Residents in Williamson County, Texas, rallied for the removal of a Confederate statue from the courthouse square, citing it as an outdated and divisive symbol.

Austin's 96th annual ABC Kite Fest at Zilker Park featured kite flying, local music, food, family activities, and a market with women-owned businesses.

Elijah Kahlenberg, a UT Austin junior, won the Truman Scholarship for his work on Israeli-Palestinian relations and plans to study law and international relations.

Hays CISD is expediting the installation of seat belts on school buses following a fatal crash, while AISD confirms its buses already have seat belts.

ACC hosts its 10th Annual Peace and Conflict Spring Symposium with a keynote by Dr. George A. Lopez and various peace-related talks, free for the community.

An Austin resident won $2 million with a Powerball ticket bought at C-Mart, missing the jackpot by one number but doubling their prize with Power Play.

ACC celebrates Community College Month by highlighting student Marisela's success and upcoming graduation, underscoring the value of community colleges.

San Marcos wins the 2024 Governor’s Community Achievement Award for its environmental and beautification efforts, receiving $270,000 for a landscaping project.

Austin firefighters quickly extinguished a house fire on Craigwood Drive in East Austin, with no injuries reported, although the cause is still under investigation.

Texas will use computers to grade written answers on this year's STAAR tests, potentially saving the state millions. Some educators express concern about the technology's ability to fairly assess student responses.

ACC partners with Excelencia in Education to create fact sheets promoting Latino student success in higher education, outlining challenges, enrollment data, and labor disparities.