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Area Girl Sets Global Creative Experiment in Motion

Local 9-year-old Caydence Shuman is featured in Crayola’s open call video, which invites everyone to put their imagination into action. To show her the impact her art has already set in motion, Crayola surprised Caydence” when artists, bands, friends, neighbors,...

kidsActing Studio officially opens its new theatre at the Linc in Austin for its first full season!

AUSTIN, TX – August 2025 – kidsActing Studio, beloved for empowering Austin-area youth through performing arts since 1980, proudly announces the grand opening of its brand-new theatre located at The Linc (Highland Mall), at 6406 N. IH‑35, Suite 2150...

Austin Native Selected for Prestigious U.S.-Germany Exchange Program

Austin native Andrew Lucksinger has been selected to join the 2025–2026 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals, a competitive program supported by the U.S. Department of State and the German Bundestag. Lucksinger, who graduated Phi...

Catch a Free Show at Zilker Summer Musical

A beloved Austin tradition returns this summer as the Zilker Summer Musical lights up the hillside once again. From July 11 to August 16, 2025, the Zilker Hillside Theater will host its annual free outdoor musical, inviting families, friends, and theater lovers...

Texas First Response: Austin’s Benefit for Flood First Responders

Our hearts go out to all affected by the recent devastating floods across Central Texas, particularly impacting the communities we call home in and around Austin—including Kerrville, Comfort, Llano, Georgetown, Sandy Creek, Leander, Marble Falls, and Cow Creek. To...

Stuff the Bus – Help The Salvation Army Austin Serve Young Students in Central Texas This School Year

Austin, TX (July 12, 2025) - The Salvation Army Austin is calling on the community to help young students living in their two family emergency shelters. On Saturday, July 12, The Salvation Army will host a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive in partnership with a local...

Round Rock Native Defends Americafrom Under the Sea

Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Wessman, a native of Round Rock, TX, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Georgia. As a submariner, Wessman is part of a small percentage of Navy personnel continuing a 125-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’...

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Back-To-School Like a Boss

Jul 31, 2025 | 0 Comments

It’s that time of year again—when stores are stocked with backpacks, notebooks, and pencils, ready for parents and kids to descend. While you might still be in summer mode, don’t forget that back-to-school shopping is a prime opportunity to teach your kids...

Awesome Austin’s Best Hidden Hiking Spots

Jun 27, 2025 | 0 Comments

McKinney FallsZilker Botanical Garden One thing that sets Austin apart from other cities is the number of ways to get outdoors while being smack dab in the city center. Several hiking trails lie hidden just off the beaten path. Pack snacks, sunscreen, and...

10 Things Your Kids Should Know About 4th of July

Jun 25, 2025 | 0 Comments

Independence Day, celebrated on July 4, is a time for families in Austin to come together and honor the nation's history. For young Austinites, understanding the significance of this day can foster a sense of pride and patriotism. Here are 10 essential facts...