Founder of Miracle Messages, Kevin Adler, supports UBI to address homelessness; pilot programs showed positive outcomes with many participants securing stable housing.

Kim Pastore discusses the loss of her husband, Austin SWAT officer Jorge Pastore, who died in a shooting, and her efforts to continue his legacy through a foundation for officer training.

Audible and various culinary pop-ups enhance the South by Southwest experience in Austin, while Snapchat offers wellness activities and Reddit teases a new launch.

Governor Greg Abbott announced a $491,280 job training grant to Collin College from the Texas Workforce Commission to improve skills for over 330 local workers.

Austin's emergency management office introduces an alert service for the deaf and hard of hearing with real-time ASL emergency messages, ensuring inclusivity and safety for all residents.

Leah Turner from The University of Texas at Austin is awarded the 2024 Women in Energy Pinnacle Award for her leadership in the GeoFORCE Texas STEM outreach program.

Amplify Austin Day, a charity event supporting local nonprofits through business donations, hopes to increase its total funds raised since 2013, already over $102.7 million.

ACC trustees are reviewing a plan to offer free tuition to high school graduates starting in 2024, requiring further analysis to ensure sustainability and effectiveness.

Round Rock Police Department is holding a Junior Police Academy to show local youths the inner workings of law enforcement through week-long, activity-rich camps.

Austin crews demolished a homeless camp without notice, leaving residents scrambling to save belongings, and raising concerns about the city's approach to homelessness.

Registration for Austin Community College District's summer 2024 classes starts on April 1 for returning students and April 5 for new students, featuring a variety of course lengths and a supportive staff to assist with enrollment.

Brush Square in Austin has been named a Lone Star Legacy Park, recognizing its historical significance and importance to Texas's narrative and community identity.

The Texas DPS conducted operations against human trafficking in January, rescuing 52 individuals, including 9 children, across the state and arresting suspected traffickers.