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2018

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

Posted on 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... Continue Reading


Ballet Folklorico dancers perform on stage at 11th annual Diez y Seis celebration at ACC Riverside.

ACC honors Hispanic heritage at Díez y Seis celebration

Posted on 09/18/2018 - 12:47pm

The Austin Community College District celebrated its 11th annual Díez y Seis event on Monday, September 17, at Riverside Campus. Hundreds joined the festivities which featured traditional food, music from Johnny Degollado y su Conjunto, and... Continue Reading


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ACC trustees adopt 2018-19 tax rate

Posted on 09/17/2018 - 11:40am

The Austin Community College District (ACC) Board of Trustees adopted a $0.1048 (10.48 cents) property tax rate for fiscal year 2018-19 on Monday, September 10. The $0.004 increase over last year is due to the issuance of the final voter-approved... Continue Reading


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Celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution at Signing Day event, 9/18

Posted on 09/17/2018 - 11:26am

Austin Community College (ACC) hosts the 11th annual Constitution Signing Day event honoring the signing of the U.S. Constitution Tuesday, September 18, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Eastview Campus, Building 8000, Rm. 8500 (3101 Webberville Rd.). Attendees... Continue Reading


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ACC honors employees at service award luncheons

Posted on 09/17/2018 - 11:09am

ACC congratulates employees who recently marked service anniversaries with the college. Those who reached the milestones of 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 45 years of service will be recognized at a special luncheon with Dr. Richard Rhodes, ACC... Continue Reading


folklorico dancers performing at ACC Diez y Seis celebration

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage at Díez y Seis event, 9/17

Posted on 09/17/2018 - 9:39am

Austin Community College (ACC) celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its 11th annual Díez y Seis event Monday, September 17, from noon to 1 p.m. at Riverside Campus (1020 Grove Blvd.).  Former Texas Senator Gonzalo Barrientos, who served in the... Continue Reading


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Congratulations August Bravo award recipients

Posted on 09/15/2018 - 9:57am

ACC congratulates the following Riverbat Bravo award recipients for August 2018. The selected employees were nominated for outstanding service, excellent performance, and role modeling ACC’s values that demonstrate servant leadership. Cypress Creek... Continue Reading


Business leaders need to know: How are we training workers for this demanding economy?

Posted on 09/14/2018 - 6:04pm

Austin Business Journal: Business leaders need to know: How are we training workers for this demanding economy?   By Kimberly Reeves Continue Reading


Debate on Pflugerville annexation into ACC heats up

Posted on 09/12/2018 - 5:04pm

Austin-American Statesman: Debate on Pflugerville annexation into ACC heats up By: Mike Parker, Austin Community Newspapers Staff Continue Reading


ACC to offer drop-in child care for those juggling school and parenthood

Posted on 09/01/2018 - 11:03pm

KXAN News: ACC to offer drop-in child care for those juggling school and parenthood   By: Yoojin Cho Sep 11, 2018 AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin Community College is now moving forward with its plan to build a drop-in child care center at its Highland... Continue Reading


Continuing Education Courses to be offered at LHHS

Posted on 08/21/2018 - 11:04am

THE INDEPENDENT, LIBERTY HILL: Continuing Education Courses to be offered at LHHS AUGUST 20, 2018 By Rachel Madison Continuing education courses in both HVAC and plumbing will be offered to area adults through Austin Community College at Liberty... Continue Reading


State-of-the-art law enforcement training center opens at ACC Hays

Posted on 08/17/2018 - 3:44pm

KXAN News: State-of-the-art law enforcement training center opens at ACC Hays By: Alyssa Goard Aug 16, 2018 KYLE, Texas (KXAN) -- This fall Austin Community College's Hays campus will have a new addition: the Public Safety Training Center. Continue Reading


Pflugerville voters to decide in November whether to join ACC district

Posted on 08/16/2018 - 9:04pm

Austin-American Statesman: Pflugerville voters to decide in November whether to join ACC district By Ralph K.M. Haurwitz - American-Statesman Staff Thursday, August 16, 2018 Continue Reading


Fall brings new classes to ACC Hays campus

Posted on 08/02/2018 - 3:24pm

Hays Free Press: Fall brings new classes to ACC Hays campus BY CYNDY BARTON ON AUGUST 1, 2018 Retired Texas Ranger GW Hildebrand gets a twinkle in his eye when he talks about Austin Community College’s new Hays Criminal Justice and Emergency... Continue Reading


ACC, Verizon partnership brings technology to Elgin

Posted on 08/01/2018 - 2:34pm

Elgin Courier: ACC, Verizon partnership brings technology to Elgin   Tuesday, July 31, 2018  By: Julianne Hodges For many rural students with an interest in technology, hands-on experience and access to equipment can be nearly impossible to come by. Continue Reading


Capital Metro changes service agreements with Austin Community College, University of Texas

Posted on 07/30/2018 - 7:54pm

Community Impact: Capital Metro changes service agreements with Austin Community College, University of Texas By Amy Denney  July 30, 2018 Continue Reading


What investigators are looking for in deadly apartment fire

Posted on 07/30/2018 - 12:35pm

KXAN News: What investigators are looking for in deadly apartment fire   by:  Phil Prazan   Continue Reading


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