Austin in Action
A beloved Austin tradition returns this summer as the Zilker Summer Musical lights up the hillside once again. From July 11 to August 16, 2025, the Zilker Hillside Theater will host its annual free outdoor musical, inviting families, friends, and theater lovers...
Austin in Action
Our hearts go out to all affected by the recent devastating floods across Central Texas, particularly impacting the communities we call home in and around Austin—including Kerrville, Comfort, Llano, Georgetown, Sandy Creek, Leander, Marble Falls, and Cow Creek. To...
Austin in Action
Austin, TX (July 12, 2025) – The Salvation Army Austin is calling on the community to help young students living in their two family emergency shelters. On Saturday, July 12, The Salvation Army will host a Stuff the Bus School Supply Drive in partnership with a...
Austin in Action
Petty Officer 2nd Class Diana Wessman, a native of Round Rock, TX, serves the U.S. Navy assigned to USS Georgia. As a submariner, Wessman is part of a small percentage of Navy personnel continuing a 125-year tradition of service under the sea to help ensure Americans’...
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When we think about our children’s safety and health, our minds often rush to playgrounds, schoolyards, and busy city streets. In places like Austin, where parks and nature trails are abundant, outdoor safety is an understandable concern. But what about the place...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Soy madre soltera de dos hijos. George tiene 8 años y su hermano Larry tiene. Me casé dos veces, así que los hermanos tienen padres diferentes. Mientras que Larry parece feliz, George ha estado irritable últimamente. Antes le gustaba jugar con sus amigos, pero...
Feature Articles
McKinney Falls Zilker Botanical Garden One thing that sets Austin apart from other cities is the number of ways to get outdoors while being smack dab in the city center. Several hiking trails lie hidden just off the beaten path. Pack snacks, sunscreen,...
KidZone
Celebrate the Fourth of July with a spark of science and a burst of color! This hands-on STEAM activity is the perfect way to combine creativity with a bit of science. Using simple kitchen supplies, you’ll create your mini firework show (no loud noises or late...
Mom Minute
AF: Tell our Austin Family readers about yourself and your family. I’m a mom of three, founder of Love & Cookies, and someone who’s constantly juggling a million things. I started my career as a labor and delivery nurse. After my son Charlie was...
Family Matters
Q I’m a single mom with two boys. George is 8-years-old. His brother Larry is 10. While Larry seems happy, George has been irritable lately. He used to want to play with friends but recently he seems to have lost interest in everything. The school nurse...
