City of Austin facing lifeguard, city worker shortages going into summer

The City of Austin is facing staffing shortages and is looking to hire lifeguards. Barton Springs Pool is closing two days a week until more staff can be hired.

Austin YMCA looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors, camp counselors for summer

The YMCA of Austin is looking to hire 400 lifeguards, swim instructors and camp counselors for the summer. The Y says these jobs are a perfect stepping stone for those seeking a health, first responder, or teaching career.

City of Round Rock hosts summer job fair Friday, April 1

The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a summer job fair on Friday, April 1.

Samsung donates $5K to 100 Black Men of Austin's children's program

With Samsung's donation, 100 Black Men of Austin was able to bring author Chris Singleton to read to students, as well as donate 100 books to the Austin Public Library.

Round Rock Express to host tornado relief fundraiser on Opening Day

The Round Rock Express will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Opening Day ticket sales to the Round Rock Cares Fund to help tornado victims.

Kendra Scott donates $13.25 million to University of Texas at Austin

Kendra Scott's $13.25 million endowment will expand entrepreneurship offerings at UT to help an estimated 24,000 women pursue business aspirations in the coming decade.

Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.

Round Rock Express invites community to Fan Fest March 26

Fans of all ages are invited to Dell Diamond to help celebrate the start of the 2022 baseball season at the free and open to the public event.

New job, ride for teen driver who drove red truck in Texas tornado

Riley Leon, the 16-year-old that drove his red truck through a Texas tornado, got the job he was driving home from interviewing for and is being gifted a new Chevrolet Silverado.

Tornadoes in Central Texas: YMCAs open doors to affected residents

YMCAs across Central Texas are opening their doors to residents who were affected by the tornadoes that swept across Central Texas on March 21.

Central Texas tornadoes: Organizations offer assistance, how you can help

Austin Disaster Relief Network, Red Cross, and Catholic Charities of Central Texas are helping people get back on their feet after tornadoes swept through Central Texas on March 21.

Travis County residents encouraged to complete 2022 community survey

The survey is open until April 30, 2022, and is available in multiple languages, including Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Korean, Arabic, Urdu, and Hindi.