Austin in Action
Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) is at the forefront of providing literacy resources and support to educators, parents, and caregivers for use at home to provide continuity in children’s learning. The nation’s leading literacy organization is creating opportunities to...
Austin in Action
Texas parents can now visit the TXSchools.gov MealFinder Map to find locations near them where local school systems are offering free school meals—both breakfast and lunch—for pick-up while school buildings are closed because of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). ...
Austin in Action
Mayor Steve Adler announced a stay-at-home order for the City of Austin on Tuesday. It went into effect at midnight on March 24. Citizens are being asked to stay at home except when essential goods and services are necessary. The order suspends non-essential...
Austin in Action
The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) released recommendations for K-12 school districts grappling with COVID-19 and the challenges associated with teaching at this time. “TCEA recommends that schools assess readiness for transitioning instructional...
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Statement from ABC Kite Fest Organizers: In response to the latest developments regarding COVID-19, the ABC Kite Fest event organizers and executive team have elected to cancel this year’s event, scheduled for March 29. Protecting the health and safety of festival...
Films
Rated PG-13 Starring Devin France, Yashua Mack, Gage Naquin, Gavin Naquin Austin Family Critical Rating: 4 of 5 stars Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s been eight years since writer/director Benh Zeitlin exploded onto the independent filmmaking...
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Taking place from March 12 to April 1, 2020, the Spring Fishing Classic at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is the largest free fishing event of its kind in North America. All Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store locations across the United States will be participating in...
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Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) announced that the organization was awarded an Innovation Grant focused on implementing intergenerational programs through the St. David’s Foundation. The grant will allow CCCTX to conduct research, planning, and outreach...
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The 2020 Austin Music & Arts Festival will take place March 14-15 at Old Settlers Park located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock. Come and enjoy live music, fine art displays, a classic car show, a custom motorcycle show, and dozens of fun attractions....
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Statement from Blanton Block Party organizers: The Blanton Block Party has been canceled, but thanks to our sponsors we’re offering free admission all day on Sat., March 28, 11am to 5pm. In consideration of our community and according to guidelines related to social...
