Austin in Action
Latinitas, a nonprofit that encourages Latina youth to pursue technology and media careers, will host its Game Chica conference on April 28. Girls ages 9 – 18 will explore game art and design and meet professionals from companies like Dell Technologies, Certain...
Austin in Action
Austin-based Guiltless Goodies has launched new flavors and snack packs. Founded and operated by Lindsey and Daniel Crouch, the treats are seed-flour based and free of gluten, dairy, soy, yeast and preservatives. What the treats do contain is antioxidants, healthy...
Montessori Schools
2006 Sun Chase Blvd., Cedar Park, TX 78613At Guidepost, your child will enter a wonderful world of activities, tools and learning materials designed to captivate her interest and inspire her budding intelligence in remarkable ways. Early childhood is a brief moment in...
Austin in Action
April 1 marks the availability of a new book by local children’s author Donna Janell Bowman. Abraham Lincoln’s Dueling Words reveals young Lincoln’s almost-duel with political rival James Shields, including how the lessons Lincoln learned from the incident made...
Austin in Action
The Texas Museum of Science & Technology (TXMoST) has closed its interim museum facility located on Toro Grande Drive in Cedar Park. The final day of operation was March 18, 2018. The facility opened in March 2015 as a “proof-of-concept” museum with a three-year...
Austin in Action
Former Westlake High School quarterback and current NFL Super Bowl champion Nick Foles joined other Philadelphia Eagles players in volunteering with their local Fellowship of Christian Athletes spring camps (known as Huddles). In addition, the FCA reports that Foles...
Austin in Action
Over 2,000 local high school students, teachers and attendees will gather on April 18 at the Long Center for the Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards. The ceremony will include performances from the nominees for Best Musical, Lead Actor and Lead Actress....
Austin in Action
Two local teens have been honored for their exemplary volunteer service. Chase Bradley, 18, a senior at Hyde Park Baptist School, and Sarah Mercado, 18, a senior at Vista Ridge High School, were named Texas Distinguished Finalists in the Prudential Spirit of Community...
Austin in Action
Austin’s only year-round resident peregrine falcon is getting a global audience. The bird, nicknamed Tower Girl, lives on the UT Austin Tower and has a handful of avid fans who love to watch one of the world’s fastest animals dive through the skies above campus. And...
Humor
“Your kids never get sick – you’re so lucky!” I hate to brag, but I’ve heard this from more than one friend. And it’s true. My kids are incredibly healthy (knock on proverbial wood). For families in search of the key to wellness, let me tell you how we keep our...