Austin Community College will keep tuition at $85 per credit hour for in-district students for the 2026–27 academic year, extending a 13-year tuition freeze following a board of trustees vote.
A Leander woman was sentenced to nearly three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud and tax evasion connected to the theft of more than $1 million from an Austin-area school serving children with special needs, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
The Texas State Board of Education gave initial approval to changes in public school social studies curriculum standards and an updated reading list that includes content from and about the Christian Bible, according to proceedings held this week.
The Austin Independent School District Board of Trustees met Thursday for the first time since announcing a projected $181 million budget shortfall for the 2026–27 school year, as parents and community members raised concerns about potential cuts and their impact on schools.
Nineteen summer camps have filed a lawsuit challenging a new state requirement to install “end-to-end fiber optic facilities” to operate, arguing the mandate is unconstitutional, violates state law, and could prevent them from opening this summer.
Austin Independent School District leaders say they may need to make “deeper cuts” as they face a projected $180 million budget deficit for the next school year, raising the possibility of staffing reductions, program cuts, and changes that could directly affect campuses.
The Austin City Council is set to vote on Thursday, April 9, 2026, on the proposed location for a new public safety radio tower in the hills above Lake Austin, intended to close a critical radio coverage gap for police, fire, and emergency medical services in central Austin.
Four Austin City Council members are seeking public input on whether to rename Cesar Chavez Street, following allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor leader that surfaced last month.
A baby beaver, or “kit,” is now in the care of Austin Wildlife Rescue after being found alone on a sidewalk.
More than 2,000 people gathered Saturday at the Texas Capitol in Austin to protest proposed construction of a 30-foot border wall in the Big Bend region, citing environmental concerns and uncertainty over federal plans.