Austin in Action
The SAFE Alliance recently received a $7,500 grant from The Texas Bar Foundation to provide pro bono legal services to child and adult survivors of sex trafficking. The SAFE Alliance is an Austin nonprofit serving survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and...
Austin in Action
Approximately 60 middle and high school students from Central Texas took part in a Civics Day event at the Texas Capitol in December. The event capped a fall semester of action–based civics education provided by the nonpartisan nonprofit Generation Citizen. Throughout...
Recalls
Toys R Us is recalling about 6,000 clay craft kits because mold can be present in the clay, posing a risk of respiratory or other infections in individuals with compromised immune systems, damaged lungs or an allergy to mold. The recall involves Totally Me! clay craft...
Austin in Action
Sleep Experts marked its re-entry into the Austin market with a donation to Austin’s SAFE Alliance. On Dec. 20, the specialty mattress retailer delivered 15 mattresses and a check for $10,000 to SafePlace, the SAFE Alliance’s shelter for individuals and families. The...
Austin in Action
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers that staying sober and following traffic laws means giving everyone the gift of safe travels this season. To increase safety on Texas roadways, DPS Troopers will conduct traffic patrols throughout the holiday...
Austin in Action
Last week, Santa Claus stopped by Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) to bring holiday cheer to parents and their babies born too early and too small in size to go home for the holidays. Babies that could be dressed were dolled up in holiday outfits, and staff...
Austin in Action
Attention 5th through 9th graders! You might be eligible to apply for a scholarship award from the Match the Promise Foundation. But act fast–the deadline for entries is Dec. 31, 2017. Students who qualify to apply: are beneficiaries of a Texas Tuition Promise...
Austin in Action
Over the past four months, thousands of students across the nation coded original apps as part of the 2017 Congressional App Challenge, a competition hosted by Members of the US House of Representatives. In early December, a team attending Westwood High School was...
Films
Darkest Hour, rated PG-13 Starring Gary Oldman, Kristin Scott Thomas, Ben Mendelsohn, Stephen Dillane Austin Family Critical Rating: 4½ of 5 stars Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4½ of 5 stars Director Joe Wright has a unique talent for infusing period pieces...
Austin in Action
The popular holiday movie Elf will enjoy a special showing during the annual Austin Trail of Lights. Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has announced the screening will take place Tuesday, Dec. 19. The evening will kick off with the animated short Prep & Landing at...
