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Sparking A Love For STEAM

Houston native, Adam Gockley, is set to open another location with IDEA Lab® Kids, the education-based franchise with an emphasis on a cutting-edge STEM plus Arts (STEAM) curriculum. IDEA Lab earned “Austin’s Best After School Program” and has seen continued...

Heart-Felt Giving

Here’s some good news from the heart of Texas: Redeemer Lutheran School in Austin raised $35,300 for the Kids Heart Challenge benefitting the American Heart Association. This is the second year in a row that Redeemer has raised such an enormous sum, placing them 7th ...

Pancake Day at Kerbey Lane Cafe

Kerbey Lane’s special pancake of the month for February will be the Beignet Pancake–a crisp buttermilk pancake topped with an espresso glaze and powdered sugar. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Mardi Gras on February 21, which also happens to be Pancake Day. Mardi...

Project HOPE

The Project HOPE art exhibition takes place throughout the month of March in the Bee Cave Arts Foundation (BCAF) gallery. The exhibition is an international artwork collaboration with the city of Paestum, Italy. The project honors soldiers in Texas’ 36th...

Young Author

Nine year old, Miraya Joshi of Round Rock can attest that it’s never too early to start a literary career. On January 1st, Miraya published her first chapter book, entitled “The Battle of Torra.” The book is about a young group of girls who explore the ocean,...

Shout Out To A Good Kid!

Last month, Aiden Evander was caught doing a good deed. During the winter break, he went to work one day with his mom at the Austin Police Department Lake Patrol marina. Aiden noticed that the patrol boats needed washing, so he went to work scrubbing the boats...

Outstanding Counseling Programs in RRISD

Five schools in the Round Rock Independent School district were recently recognized for having outstanding counseling programs on campus. The counseling programs at Laurel Mountain and Spicewood elementary schools as well as Canyon Vista, Grisham and Pearson Ranch...

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High Commitment Sports – 3 Things To Consider

Feb 27, 2023 | 0 Comments

When it comes to kids’ sports, every parent wants to hear the coach say, “Your child has real potential.” With that simple praise of talent, visions of college scholarships and big-league contracts suddenly dance on the horizon. Before long parents are...

Pregnant? What to Expect at the Doctor

Jan 31, 2023 | 0 Comments

You’ve received a positive pregnancy test, and it’s time to prepare for the new baby’s arrival. Expecting a baby is an incredibly exciting time. Over the next nine months you will arrange the nursery, buy a car seat, pick out baby clothes and purchase baby gear...

New to Austin? A Month-by-Month Guide

Dec 29, 2022 | 0 Comments

Welcome to Austin! We’re happy you’re here. Kick off your oxfords and slip on some flip-flops. Austin wears its laid-back vibe year-round and likes its fun al-fresco. It’s a family and pet-friendly city that embraces, food, music and little bit of the weird. Read on...