Feature Articles
Chef David Bull hoped he might someday get to see one of the water wells he helped build. He didn’t expect to be able to show his only daughter, or to ascend the summit of Africa’s tallest peak alongside her. But this June, Second Bar and Kitchen’s Chef Bull and his...
Family Matters
Q. My husband and I have two boys (3 and 6), and both their teachers tell me they can’t sit still. The younger one won’t stay on the rug during story time. His older brother is often in trouble for not staying in his seat. I know the teachers are frustrated, and I...
Austin in Action
Austin ISD culinary students from Bailey, Bedichek, Dobie, Kealing and Lamar middle schools, along with Gus Garcia Young Men’s Leadership Academy, put their skills to the test at the recent AISD Diced and Sliced Culinary Competition. Each team prepared their own...
Austin in Action
Petra Preschool, a faith-based preschool, will open in July 2018 at the For the City Center in central Austin. Founders Christal and Phil Murray came upon the idea for Petra Preschool when a child they were fostering was no longer allowed to attend the same preschool...
Austin in Action
In its first year of awards, the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation has announced nine Austin-area students are among the 100 recipients of the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. All scholars are committed to teaching in high-needs Texas public schools or...
Austin in Action
As a thank you to military and first responders, Schlitterbahn Waterparks will hold its third annual American Heroes Week at its parks in New Braunfels, Galveston, South Padre Island and Corpus Christi. May 28 – June 1, 2018, all members of the military (both...
Austin in Action
Austin ISD has been recognized by the National Association for Music Merchants (NAMM) as one of the Best Communities for Music Education. This is the 19th year that NAMM has awarded individual schools and school districts for their commitment to music education. “The...
Austin in Action
Friday, May 18, is Bike to Work Day. Hosted by Bike Austin, the day celebrates bicycle safety and encourages residents of all communities to bike to work throughout the year. Austin is one of 52 major cities participating in this nationwide event during National Bike...
Austin in Action
Whole Planet Foundation is organizing its first annual Power Her Potential Women’s Expo, just in time for Mother’s Day. The philanthropic event focused on women will feature panels, classes, self-defense demos, food and beverage vendors, and more. All...
Austin in Action
Students and parents from the International School of Texas recently returned from a cultural and language immersion trip to China. Highlights of the trip included volunteering at a panda conservation center, calligraphy and kung fu classes, and a chance to...
