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Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus

Posted on Tue, 12/03/2019 - 11:08am

KXAN News: Community weighs in on future of ACC Pinnacle campus   by: Kate Winkle Posted: Dec 2, 2019  AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College is hosting two community conversations to gather input about what its Pinnacle Campus in southwest...

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State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations

Posted on Mon, 11/04/2019 - 8:00am

State of Texas: Democrats suing state over ban on mobile voting locations By: Steffi Lee AUSTIN (KXAN) — Last session lawmakers passed House Bill 1888 that bans mobile polling locations. Supporters of the bill said it will make it easier for some...

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Apple’s new Mac Pro will be made in Austin, not China

Posted on Tue, 09/24/2019 - 1:18pm

KXAN News: Apple’s new Mac Pro will be made in Austin, not China by: Kate Winkle, Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — The newest generation of Apple’s Mac Pro computer will be made in Austin, the company announced Monday. The company didn’t specify when the...

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Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect

Posted on Fri, 09/06/2019 - 11:07am

KXAN News: Updates to Texas digital privacy laws take effect   By: Wes Rapaport AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Updated rules have taken effect for Texas businesses to follow in situations when customer information is compromised. House Bill 4390 requires...

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ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage

Posted on Thu, 08/22/2019 - 12:28pm

KXAN News: ACC pushing to help Austinites earn more than just a minimum wage By: Yoojin Cho AUSTIN (KXAN) — When you walk into a class that’s part of Austin Community College’s Career ACCelerator program, Director David Borden says you’ll find...

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Manufacturing jobs on the rise in Austin-area, college works to fill need for skilled workers

Posted on Fri, 08/02/2019 - 2:38pm

Manufacturing jobs on the rise in Austin-area, college works to fill need for skilled workers By: Candy Rodriguez AUSTIN (KXAN) — Manufacturing is a growing industry in Central Texas and the Austin Chamber of Commerce expects jobs to grow by 12% in...

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Austin Community College 2019-2020 budget includes 3% employee raise

Posted on Mon, 07/15/2019 - 10:48am

KXAN: Austin Community College 2019-2020 budget includes 3% employee raise Austin Community College 2019-2020 budget includes 3% employee raise AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Community College $406 million budget for the 2019-2020 year includes a three-...

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RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in

Posted on Mon, 07/08/2019 - 8:28am

KXAN: RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in By: Candy Rodriguez   RTX Austin expected to draw thousands of gamers for annual convention, schools plug-in AUSTIN (KXAN) — The gaming industry has come a...

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Apple teams with 30 Austin teachers to code app prototypes and solve community challenges

Posted on Mon, 06/24/2019 - 3:18pm

KXAN News: Apple teams with 30 Austin teachers to code app prototypes and solve community challenges Apple teams with 30 Austin teachers to code app prototypes and solve community challenges AUSTIN (KXAN) — Apple aims to develop educators at its...

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ACC hosts 11th annual Díez y Seis event for Hispanic Heritage Month

Posted on Tue, 09/18/2018 - 6:04pm

KXAN News: ACC hosts 11th annual Díez y Seis event for Hispanic Heritage Month By: Matthew Prendergast Sep 17, 2018 10:43 PM CDT AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with their 11th annual Díez y Seis event...

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