Feature Articles
If traditional pastimes seem too tame for your crew, not to worry: Central Texas has you covered. The Austin area is home to plenty of thrilling places that raise the pulse of pint-sized adventurers. Whether you get your kicks on land, in the air or on the water,...
Recalls
Michaels is recalling about 110,000 spin art kits because the battery compartment in the spin art kit can overheat, posing fire and burn hazards. The recall involves Michaels private label, Creatology brand 34-piece kits with SKU number 197861. Affected units were...
Austin in Action
Orpheus Academy of Music, a classical music school in Northwest Austin, will mark its 15th anniversary with a celebratory student performance at New York City’s acclaimed Carnegie Hall. Forty students will travel to perform on the Weill Hall stage on June 29, 2018....
Austin in Action
Local young actor Andersen Esson, 12, was recently cast as the co-starring role in an upcoming independent film called “Becoming A Hero,” to be shot in California. The movie is about a children’s author who suffers from writer’s block and...
Austin in Action
Austin Eco Bilingual School has been featured in NEWSWEEK as one of the Best International Baccalaureate (IB) schools in the U.S. for the THIRD time! Congratulations! The school is a Spanish Immersion International School that serves nursery, preschool and elementary...
Austin in Action
With the school year at an end, many kids are looking for a summer job to keep themselves busy and make some spending money. And some new survey results might give parents help in guiding their children. What to Do with the Kids, a website that features activities and...
Austin in Action
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) recently announced the launch of its new iWatchTexas mobile app, which the public can use to report suspicious activity or behavior. The program was created as a partnership between communities and law enforcement and...
Austin in Action
A new floating waterpark on Lake Travis will open June 29, according to its owners. Lake Travis Waterloo Adventures will include floating obstacles, a private beach and boat shuttles servicing its base of operations. John Shipley and Brian George, the team that...
Austin in Action
Through July 4, 2018, US veterans and up to three guests can enjoy free admission to SeaWorld San Antonio as well as other SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment properties across the US. This new offer joins the ongoing Waves of Honor program that offers complimentary...
Austin in Action
Round Rock ISD’s Library Services has announced the summer location schedule for its Pop-Up Library program. At the Pop-Up Library, students and families have access to a wide variety of books to take home and enjoy. Distributed books can be kept, returned or...
