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Nominate an Outstanding Texas Educator

H-E-B is marking the 25th anniversary of its Excellence in Education Awards by offering more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and schools through the 2027 program. Nominations are open through Sept. 30, 2026, and anyone may nominate a teacher,...

Beat the Heat at Austin’sAward-Winning Central Library

Need a break from the August heat? The Austin Central Library offers one of the coolest free family outings in the city, both literally and figuratively. Located downtown, this six-story library is much more than a place to check out books. Named one of Time...

August 7-9 is Tax Free Weekend

Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school...

CIS in Central Texas launches Refuse to Lose Campaign

AUSTIN, Texas – As schools across Central Texas prepare for one of the most challenging academic years in recent history, many are doing so with fewer resources to support students facing mental health challenges, chronic absenteeism, housing instability and other...

Round Rock ISD Students Earn National Recognition

Creativity and self-expression have earned several Round Rock ISD students national recognition through the National PTA Reflections program, an arts competition that encourages students to explore a shared theme through original works of art. The 2025-26...

Discover Texas America250 in Austin

As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texans can explore the state's lasting impact on American history through a new exhibit in Austin. Texas America250 at the Texas State Library and Archives...

Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America

In 2026, America commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the nation, events that encourage celebration, reflection, and commemoration are being encouraged and planned at local and statewide levels. A...

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Kids and Careers

Aug 31, 2026 | 0 Comments

One question nearly every kid hears is, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Some have a ready answer: doctor, teacher, astronaut. Increasingly, YouTuber, influencer, content creator, and other seemingly out-of-reach careers are making the list. While...

Ready. Set. School!

Jul 30, 2026 | 0 Comments

Summer is often the highlight of childhood. Once school lets out, alarm clocks disappear, schedules relax, and kids trade homework for swimming pools, vacations, and late nights. It is a season filled with freedom, fun, and fewer responsibilities. Returning to...

Awesome Austin: Underground Cave Adventures

Jun 29, 2026 | 0 Comments

If you're looking for ways to cool off this summer, take a trip underground. Long ago, earthquakes along the Balcones Fault Zone formed a system of cool, underwater aquifers and caves that lie just beneath our feet. In fact, a ring of caves and caverns forms a loop...