Education
The statistics on how much time American children spend outside each day is startling. The National Recreation and Park Association states that the average child spends only four to seven minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors, while spending an average of...
Feature Articles
By the time Janis Bookout began working on environmental issues in 2013, she had successful careers as a business consultant, elementary teacher, and professional writer. She had also trained for many years in transformational work. Now, as executive director of Earth...
Out and About
Treaty Oak Estimated between 500-600 years old, the Treaty Oak is one of Austin’s oldest and most famous trees located in Treaty Oak Park. Back in 1989, the Treaty Oak was poisoned by a disgruntled feed store employee and the historic tree nearly perished. But,...
Austin in Action
The 2020 Capital Area (Austin) Divisional STEM Competition was hosted at The University of Texas at Austin, Engineering Education & Research Center and brought together more than 209 student competitors from across the region for the free event. Texas students...
Austin in Action
Austin ISD is adapting quickly to serve students and families as guidance on curbing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) is updated daily. AISD staff continues to serve students and the community by making plans for meal provision, remote learning, and attending...
Recalls
Joules USA Inc. has recalled about 12,000 children’s pajamas and robes. The children’s garments fail to meet the federal flammability standard for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. This recall involves Joules girls’ and boys’ pajamas...
Austin in Action
This is an unprecedented time in our world and, understandably, there are many questions and concerns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The shut down of schools, business establishments, and restaurants combined with social distancing, and self quarantine have resulted in...
Austin in Action
If the recent experience at the YMCA of Austin is any indication, shelter-in-place mandates and social distancing practices are no match for the human drive to form communities. Across metropolitan Austin, new YMCA virtual communities are springing up after the recent...
Austin in Action
There are an increasing number of resources for individuals with autism and other disabilities in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The Autism Society of Central Texas has consolidated many of them on their website. In addition, if you’re looking for things to do...
Austin in Action
Need some free streaming options? Tubi is the world’s largest ad-supported streaming service. They have a dedicated kids section with access to more than 1,200 age-appropriate movies and TV episodes, totaling some 5,000 hours of content. Parents can rest assured that...
