2024 Election: What's on the ballot in Williamson County?
There's a few races to keep an eye on in Williamson County, including for sheriff, county attorney, commissioners and constables positions. Many cities and school districts also have propositions and board positions up for election.
2024 Election: Central Texas school district elections
Many Central Texas school districts have items on the ballot this fall, including school board positions, tax rate propositions and even one bond proposal.
Federal funding will boost specialized ACC chip lab
An Austin training center created to help produce workers for the semi-conductor chip industry is getting a boost in funding. The specialized lab is located at Austin Community College's Highland Campus.
Austin Community College gets $7.5M grant for semiconductor training
Austin Community College was given part of a U.S. Department of Defense grant so it can grow its semiconductor manufacturing training programs.
ACC Round Rock campus to reopen July 2
Austin Community College's Round Rock campus was closed due to a chilled water leak impacting the cooling system.
ACC South Austin evacuated twice due to separate bomb threats
No devices were found, and both incidents were determined to be unfounded, says Austin Community College.
ACC South Austin campus reopens after second bomb threat
Austin Community College police are investigating a second bomb threat reported at its South Austin campus.
All-clear given at ACC South Austin campus after bomb threat
The all-clear has been given to the Austin Community College South Austin campus after a bomb threat on Wednesday.
Person arrested after threat prank on Austin Community College campus: police
Police at Austin Community College say a person has been arrested after a reported threat at the school's Highland Campus.
Austin Community College approves free tuition program
Free tuition will now be offered at Austin Community College starting fall 2024.
Free college tuition for high school seniors possible under new ACC proposal
If the proposal is approved, the program could start as soon as this fall and cover the cost of tuition for all Central Texas high school students who graduate in 2024.
ACC closes building on Hays Campus due to power outage
Classes, work and activities in that building have been canceled for the rest of the day.
Scammers offering fake internships to ACC students
Austin Community College is warning its students about a recent scam involving fake paid internships.
ACC District chancellor to serve as interim president of Texas A&M-Central Texas
Dr. Richard Rhodes has served as Austin Community College Chancellor for 12 years, overseeing the district's growth to 11 campuses.
Round Rock ISD partners with Austin Community College, Texas State
Round Rock ISD students will have the opportunity to get college credit while still being in high school thanks to a partnership with Austin Community College and Texas State University.
ACC Eastview shelter-in-place order lifted
ACC says the order has been lifted as of 5:18 p.m.
Texas State, Round Rock ISD, ACC partner to address Texas teacher shortage
The partnership is designed to prepare, develop, hire and retain high-quality PK-12 teachers through a dual credit program between the three educational institutions.
ACC launches new 8-week class program for associate degrees
The 8-week class format gives students more flexible options to fit classes into their schedules, says Austin Community College.
ACC launches new cybersecurity bachelor’s degree
The new program will be Austin Community College's fourth bachelor's degree and second in the IT sector.
ACC lifts shelter-in-place order for Riverside campus
In a text alert sent around 6:15 p.m., ACC said the campus has returned to normal operations and that Austin police have given the all clear.