Austin Community College invites the public to vote in the 2024 Eco Bag Design Contest, aiming to combat plastic pollution with the theme "Planet v. Plastics." Voters can win a Timbuk2 bag. The winning design will be sold for a year.

Austin Community College District aims to raise $50,000 for their Student Emergency Fund during the Amplify Austin event, providing vital support for students facing financial crises.

Austin community groups have asked the DOJ to investigate the Austin Police Department for alleged patterns of misconduct and racial bias, particularly during May 2020 protests.

Austin invites public input on the South Central Waterfront Vision Framework Plan, aiming to develop Lady Bird Lake's south shore with added public benefits.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued Aylo Global Entertainment for allegedly not implementing required age verification to prevent minors from accessing pornography, as mandated by state law HB 1181.

Austin is considering waiving the non-resident library card fee, potentially allowing 190,000 more users access to APL resources and services without cost.

A mural in Austin's Bouldin Creek pays tribute to civil rights leader Volma Overton, reflecting the progress made during his tenure as NAACP president.

Pastor Colby Cotton becomes the youngest pastor at First Baptist Church NBC in San Marcos, TX, which will now be known as New Zion Design Baptist Church.

Khameyah Taylor was appointed the new Public Safety Communications Specialist for San Marcos, aiming to enhance the city’s safety departments' community relations.

Texas is to receive $359 million from the federal infrastructure bill to improve water systems, focusing on drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure, with special attention to underserved communities.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced a $193,372 job training grant from the SDF to Northeast Texas Community College to enhance skills of over 85 workers.

Austin cancels a $2 million McKinsey homelessness study due to lack of full cooperation and funding from partners.

The Austin Community College District has been recertified as an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction for its student success and community impact.