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Grow Your Green Space With Free Trees in Austin

(Photo courtesy of City of Austin) Looking to grow your green space this spring? Austin families have several easy, affordable ways to add trees and support a healthier environment. Through NeighborWoods, a partnership between the City of Austin and TreeFolks,...

Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund Launch Free Zilker Eagle Field Trips for AISD Students

Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund have partnered to bring a new field trip program to Zilker Park, centered around rides on Austin’s iconic Zilker Eagle mini train. The program provides AISD students with a free, fun, and educational experience connecting...

Austin Students Represented Texas at InauguralGovernor’s Cup Robotics Showcase

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invited St. Michael’s Prep FIRST Tech Challenge Team 12928, the Lightsaders, to represent Texas at the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup FIRST Tech Challenge Showcase in Washington, D.C., held in February. In a formal letter to...

It’s My Park Day Supports 170 Austin Parks and Counting

Austin families can roll up their sleeves for the spring edition of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, March 7. Hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation, the biannual event has united neighbors for more than two decades to care for trails, greenbelts, and neighborhood...

The Hourglass Foundation is awarding over $60,000 in Student Scholarships for the Trades

The Hourglass Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Philanthropic Arm of Flexco Fleet Services, has opened the application window for their 2026 student scholarship opportunities. The Hourglass Foundation is committed to being a small part of a larger solution to...

Free 10K Training for Austin Youth

This spring, Austin Youth Fitness invites third through eighth graders to lace up for the Govalle 10K Training Club, a free program designed to prepare young runners for the Capitol 10K. Held Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., now through April 4, excluding March 21,...

Round Rock Area Serving Center Expansion

The Round Rock Area Serving Center opened a new facility for the Treasures Charity Resale Shop & Boutique to support the food pantry and program services. The clothing and furniture store is open to the public and is located at 1075 E Main Street, Round Rock...

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Why Our Buebonnets Are So Special

Mar 31, 2026 | 0 Comments

When our family moved to Texas in late August 2015, the landscape did not exactly win us over. The grass was faded from the summer heat, the trees looked tired, and the air felt heavy enough to wear. If it were possible to water plants with perspiration, we would have...

The Ultimate Guide to Austin Summer Camps

Feb 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Summer in Austin has a rhythm all its own. Long, sunny days. Afternoons that stretch until the fireflies emerge. And for many families, the looming question that arrives weeks before the last day of school: What are my kids doing this summer? You are in luck....

Valentine Chemistry

Jan 28, 2026 | 0 Comments

Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is celebrated in February, but did you know February is also American Heart Month? With hearts everywhere you look, what better time for an annual reminder to pay attention to your heart health? Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month...