No bombs found after threat at ACC South Austin Campus, college says

Austin Community College said no bombs were found at its South Austin Campus about two hours after reports of a bomb threat prompted an evacuation Wednesday afternoon.

"Following a full investigation and a thorough sweep of the buildings, no devices were found and the incident was determined to be unfounded," an ACC press release said. "An all-clear was issued at approximately 1:45 p.m."

The college issued an alert saying the campus had been evacuated at 12:10 p.m. while police investigated the threat. Other ACC campuses operated as normal.

ACC said students and employees can come back to campus and activities will resume as normal.

A fake bomb threat is illegal in Texas, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $4,000. The penalty can increase if the threat is made against a school.

In July 2022, when multiple Texas universities reported hoax bomb threats, the ACC South Austin and Round Rock campuses were also evacuated due to a bomb threat, though no devices were found, KXAN reported.