Back to School Sustainability

Back to School Sustainably The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability offers these suggestions for reducing waste as students settle into their new school year routines. Litter-less Lunchtimes Pack lunches and snacks in sustainable containers that are washable and...

Help Build a New Home For Local Family

AUSTIN, Texas, -- Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, home organization experts behind The Home Edit, a part of Hello Sunshine, which is a division of Candle Media, today announced that Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC), America's Most Trusted® Home Builder,...

Double Up Food Bucks Texas helps SNAP customers buy MORE

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Good news for SNAP customers in Austin! Double Up Food Bucks Texas (DUFB TX) is now available at Randalls (2025 W Ben White Blvd.), offering an exclusive opportunity to stretch individuals’ and families’ food budgets while enjoying fresh, nutritious...

Accessible Care for Autism Disorder

The Texas Autism Council reports that autism is the most prevalent disorder in Texas. With that in mind, Texas ABA Centers has expanded its services to families throughout Texas. Effectively immediately, Texas ABA Centers will now accept client applications for...

Back to School Reminders From DPS

  The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we enter the new school year. DPS offers these tips for back-to-school safety:   Give students extra room and don’t assume they...

Zilker Relays Celebrating 20 Years!

Zilker Relays is a truly an iconic Austin running tradition and is celebrating 20 Years! For the second year, Marathon Kids will be the beneficiary of the relays which will be held at Zilker Park on Friday, September 8th, 2023.   Teams of 4 run 2.5 miles around...

Toys On The Move

  For 36 years, Austin’s beloved toy store, Toy Joy®, has been selling quirky toys and novelties to Austin families and tourists. Now Toy Joy® and its sister business, candy concept Yummi Joy, ™ will both relocate to the Brentwood / Allendale neighborhood in a...
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Our Top 10 Tips for Taking Kids to ACL Music Festival

Our Top 10 Tips for Taking Kids to ACL Music Festival

October is here, and for live music lovers from around the world, October in Austin means the Austin City Limits Music Festival. For two weekends our airport is bustling and Zilker Park is overflowing with happy festivalgoers. Some people assume ACL isn’t a place for...

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Paws and Consider: 5 Types of Emotional Support Animals

Paws and Consider: 5 Types of Emotional Support Animals

  We all know that pets become part of the family when they enter our homes, but beyond simply being a loving pet, animals can also serve as therapeutic tools for children struggling with emotional issues like anxiety and depression. Such pets are referred to as...

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Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language

Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language

  Feeling loved helps children overcome many obstacles, contributing to a feeling of well-being that will help them excel in school, friendships and all other areas of their lives. “Often, parents assume that their kids just ‘know’ they are loved, or that saying...

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