Feature Articles
Longer days. Beautiful weather. Children itching for summer. By the time May rolls around, it’s hard to keep kids focused on school. But you may find that a strong finish now will lead to a good start in a new school year next fall. Here are 10 tips to keep your child...
Recalls
H-E-B is recalling about 2.5 million halogen lightbulbs because the bulbs can shatter while in use, posing laceration and fire hazards to consumers. The recall involves GTC halogen lightbulbs. They were sold in packages of two or four bulbs. Affected units were sold...
Family Matters
Q. My 9-year-old daughter is so selfish. We live with my sister and her kids (ages 5 and 2). My daughter won’t share or let them in her room. She’s disrespectful to me and my sister. I’m irritated with having to tell her the same thing over and over. How can I get my...
Austin in Action
The children’s magazine Highlights is conducting its annual State of the Kid survey for children ages 6 to 12. This is the 10th year that the annual survey will give kids a national platform to share their opinions and feelings, with a goal of helping parents...
Austin in Action
In recognition of April as Youth Sports Safety Month, Austin’s Medicine in Motion has these tips for concussion awareness among young athletes, especially those participating in sports with a high rate of concussion, such as football or soccer. Compared to an...
Austin in Action
To recognize Global Youth Service Day on April 20, students at St. Gabriel’s Catholic School performed various acts of service, including making bird feeders, planting seeds and making snack packs for the Central Texas Food Bank. This year marked the 30th anniversary...
Austin in Action
The Marble Falls school district was the only local school district to make H-E-B’s list of finalists for the retailer’s 17th annual Excellence in Education Awards program. Marble Falls ISD joins Angleton ISD and Lancaster ISD as the finalists in the Small...
Austin in Action
The recent Bandana Ball raised a record $678,000 for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas (RMHC CTX), a charity that provides comfort and support to families with sick children across Central Texas. Sporting a western theme, the gala included a boot...
Austin in Action
Give a book, get a cape. On April 22, the first 50 kids to bring in a gently-used children’s book for the Half Pint Library Book Drive will receive a free, limited edition superhero cape. During the month of April, Half Price Books collects children’s book...
Austin in Action
In honor of Mother’s Day, the Price Center in San Marcos is seeking original artwork from local artists for an upcoming community art show. Work selected for the show, titled “Dear Mom,” will hang in the Price Center from early May through mid-June. “There...
