Austin in Action
H-E-B announced in mid-January that eight school districts–including two in Central Texas–and five school boards–including one in Central Texas–have been selected as finalists for the retailer’s 2017 Excellence in Education Awards program. ...
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Austin Independent School District has announced its partnership with Vital Farms and GoodPop to provide healthier, more nutritious food at school this year. Vital Farms is an Austin-based producer of pasture-raised eggs, and GoodPop is an Austin-based producer...
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Through Feb. 12, all Austin-area Mattress Firm stores are hosting a Pajama Drive to benefit local foster youth and families. To donate, take new pajamas or monetary contributions to any Mattress Firm location during normal store hours. All proceeds will be donated to...
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This spring, General Motors will offer a third round of its Take 2 program, a 12-week career re-entry internship for experienced technical professionals. The program will include positions at its Austin IT center. It’s an opportunity to return to the workforce for...
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The Waller Creek Conservancy has announced a public call for ideas for Creek Show 2017 installations. This annual, light-based art exhibit, held every November on Waller Creek, draws more than 10,000 Austinites and visitors to downtown during a ten-night event...
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Special Olympics Texas (SOTX) is seeking volunteers for its 24th annual Winter Games, a statewide bowling, powerlifting and volleyball competition for nearly 2,700 children and adults with intellectual disabilities. The event starts Feb. 2 with an opening ceremony,...
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Odd Squad Live! comes to the Long Center on Jan. 15. Based on the PBS program about a spy organization run by kids, the Odd Squad Live! team investigates anything strange, weird and especially odd. Each episode follows kid agents as they track down villains, stop odd...
Films
Silence, rated R Starring Andrew Garfield, Adam Driver, Liam Neeson, Issei Ogata Austin Family Critical Rating: 5 of 5 stars Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 2 ½ of 5 stars There are so few good films about religion – particularly ones that ask questions rather...
Films
Hidden Figures, rated PG Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monae, Kevin Costner, Kirsten Dunst, Mahershala Ali, Glen Powell Austin Family Critical Rating: 4 ½ of 5 stars Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 ½ of 5 stars Hidden Figures is a wildly...
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Texans can now access free training to enhance language and communication skills of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through a new program at UT Austin. Made possible through a grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the...
