Films
There were a number of worthy films honored at this year’s Academy Awards (among them A Star is Born, Green Book, BlacKkKlansman and Roma), but every year there are a number of wonderful films that simply don’t receive the attention they deserve. I’ve rounded up five...
Austin in Action
Local teen Ian McKenna Goncalo was named one of Texas’ top two youth volunteers of 2019 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Goncalo will receive $1,000, a silver medallion...
Austin in Action
The Little Hummingbird Society (LHS), one of the Austin Parks Foundation’s newest programs, kicked off 2019 with a volunteer project at Metz Neighborhood Park in February. Participants spread mulch around trees in the park, and LHS provided snacks, sunscreen, gloves...
Austin in Action
The Blanton Museum of Art will host a free day-to-night community festival on March 30. The Blanton Block Party will fuse live music with world-class art and provide outdoor family art activities, access to local food trucks and tours throughout the day. Many of the...
Austin in Action
H-E-B has tapped local honorees among the school districts, school boards and early childhood facilities that have been selected as finalists for its 18th annual Excellence in Education Awards program. Austin ISD has been named a finalist among eight districts in the...
Austin in Action
Celebrating its 90th year, the ABC Kite Fest will return to Zilker Park on March 31. This year’s festival will include a new pet area, corporate hospitality section and event app so festival-goers can stay in the know and up-to-date on event happenings. Returning to...
Austin in Action
St. Theresa’s Catholic School is now accepting applications for the 2019-2020 school year for its full-time pre-kindergarten program, the Little Flower Catholic Academy. The play-based program will accept children who are age 3 or 4 by September 1, 2019 into its...
KidZone
Gather your supplies and get ready, because we’re about to create an air cannon that can combat air resistance to send a pom-pom ball soaring into the air. That pom-pom won’t know what hit it. What You Need 16-oz. paper cup Duct tape Pencil Plastic newspaper bag or...
Piensa Positivo
Una manera de saber si una relación de pareja va a perdurar es observando la manera y el tono de voz en cómo ambos se comunican frecuentemente. Es en la manera de comunicarse en donde se puede reflejar que tan bien están los dos pilares que sostienen a una relación...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi hija y yo tuvimos una discusión acalorada el otro día. Mi esposo estaba allí, y él tomó el lado de mi hija. Desde entonces, todo esto me ha estado molestando y mis relaciones con mi esposo y mi hija se han visto afectadas. ¿Cómo puedo arreglarlo? R. Creo que...
