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Former Vista Ridge teacher pleads guilty to improper student relationship
A former Vista Ridge High School teacher pleaded guilty last month in a Williamson County court after she was accused of inappropriate interactions with a 15-year-old student in 2023, according to court documents.
Hundreds of Central Texas pool owners sue over 'concrete cancer' defect
Just five months after completing his pool, Patel noticed spider-like cracks oozing with white gel spreading along the outside wall. (Kameryn Griesser/Community Impact) Leander resident Sachin Patel always dreamed of affording a backyard pool for his children, but shortly after building one in 2019, his dream began to crumble. In...
Video released of moments leading up to man's in-custody death in South Austin
AUSTIN, Texas - The Austin Police Department (APD) is continuing to investigate an in-custody death that took place last month in south Austin. Police said on Monday, June 17, around 4:02 p.m., Austin 911 received multiple calls reporting a disturbance at the Circle K Convenience Store located at 8801 S IH-35 Frontage Road. Callers reported a man, later identified as Jermaine Sims, was "acting erratic" and was "throwing things" inside the store.
Austin gun violence rates higher than Texas, US rates, report says
Over a 15-year period, Austin’s homicide rate remained mostly below Texas’ and the U.S. rate, averaging four per 100,000. But, in 2021 and 2022, Austin outstripped Texas’ and U.S. rates averaging 8.3 homicides per 100,000 in 2021 and 7.1 in 2022, according to the NICJR analysis.
7 Fun Things to Do in Austin This Weekend: July 3-7
Nothing says July like a free display of unbridled patriotism. And you’re in luck, because the Austin Symphony will perform a live score for the city’s 47th annual firework extravaganza on Independence Day this year. Don your best red, white, and blue, and marvel at the spectacle. July 4, 9:30 p.m., 900 W Riverside Drive.
ACC celebrates new state agency pilot program for technology apprenticeships
The collaboration between ACC and DIR closely aligns with House Bill 584, which took effect Sep 2023. (Courtesy Austin Community College) Austin Community College and the Texas Department of Information Resources are partnering to create a new technology and cybersecurity apprenticeship program for students. ACC Highland Campus hosted a formal signing ceremony on June 28 to launch the new program.
University of Texas at Austin Breakthrough Enables Visualization of Earth's Interior Through Surface Deformation Imaging
Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin have made a significant breakthrough in geophysics with the development of a new computational technique that enables researchers to visualize Earth's rocky interior using the surface's deformation. This method, termed "deformation imaging," offers results akin to seismic imaging but with an added benefit: it directly measures the rigidity of the Earth's crust and mantle, a property key to understanding earthquakes and other large-scale geological phenomena.
Austin Coffee Roastery Closes Cherrywood Cafe, But Opened a New Swimming Pool Bar
Nadia Chaudhury is the editor of Eater Austin covering food and pop culture, as well as a photographer, writer, and frequent panel moderator and podcast guest. A longtime Austin coffee roasting company closed down its revitalized cafe last June because of the I-35 expansion project, but it will be opening a new pool bar this summer at the same time. Progress Coffee had its last day of service in the Cherrywood neighborhood at 3421 North I-35 on June 29. But then, the team also opened a new swimming pool bar and food truck hub, Cabana Club, at 5012 East Seventh Street in the Govalle neighborhood as of June 28.
Groups call on city of Austin to adopt programs for unhoused community
Advocates are asking the city of Austin to do more to help the unhoused in the wake of a Supreme Court decision which allows cities to criminally punish those who are homeless, even if they don’t have access to shelter. Members from Austin Mutual Aid and VOCAL Texas shared...
MISSING: Have You Seen Austin Harrison From Austin, Texas?
Police in Austin, Texas are currently seeking assistance in locating Austin Harrison. Here is what is known at the time of writing. Per a release from Austin law enforcement, Harrison was last identified on June 3rd. His last known location was the 500 block of South Pleasant Valley Road, around the estimated time of 12:00 PM. Reports indicate that he frequents "Secret Beach" near the Colorado River.
Man arrested in connection to Austin flea market shooting; second shooter at large
TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas - A man has been arrested in connection to a shooting at a flea market in Southeast Austin. A second suspect is still at large. According to the Travis County Sheriff's Office, on Monday, July 1, deputies arrested Felipe Saucedo-Rodriguez and charged him with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. He is currently in custody at the Travis County Jail.
ACC Board approves Affordability Scholarship for current students after free tuition pilot
The Austin Community College board of trustees unanimously approved a new scholarship Monday meant to propel current ACC students to successfully complete their degree by paying for their last 15 credit hours of tuition. The Affordability Scholarship, which will be funded by a one-time $12.75 million payment from ACC's reserves,...
How the ice bucket challenge 10 years ago revolutionized ALS research
In the summer of 2014, more than 17 million people dumped ice cold water over their heads in an online trend known as the ice bucket challenge. The virtual challenge gained global momentum, raising $115 million to support research and care access for those living with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).
From call to care: ESO acquires Logis Solutions, reinventing emergency response
AUSTIN, Texas, — ESO, a leading data and software company serving emergency medical services (EMS), fire departments, hospitals, state and federal agencies, has acquired Logis Solutions, a global leader offering complementary computer-aided dispatch (CAD), logistics and billing software to EMS, fire departments, emergency communication centers and hospitals. ESO and Logis are uniting to integrate data and workflows from call taking, dispatch and billing across the emergency response continuum.
NYOS Charter School in Austin appoints new superintendent
NYOS Charter School is a free, public charter school located in North Austin. (Courtesy NYOS Charter School) Not Your Ordinary School, or NYOS Charter School, officials announced the appointment of Mechiel Rozas as superintendent in June. The overview. Rozas has served as both a teacher and a principal, and holds...
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