Austin in Action
Umlauf Sculpture Garden and Museum has announced that admission is free all summer, thanks to generous donations during Amplify Austin. The museum is accepting donations, but waiving admission fees through Aug. 31. In celebration of its 25th anniversary, the museum is...
Austin in Action
The Texas Education Agency has awarded $4 million to the College of Education at UT Austin to design and launch the state’s new literacy and reading-to-learn academies. The goal of the academies is to provide professional development for Texas K-5 elementary school...
Austin in Action
Through the USDA Summer Food Service Program, local school districts will continue to serve free breakfast and lunch to local children and teens 18 and younger, regardless of economic status and whether or not the child attends the school. Participants enjoy meals...
Austin in Action
In late May, the Bullock Texas State History Museum announced the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense and museums across America, to offer free admission to the nation’s...
Recalls
Mayborn USA is recalling about 3.1 million spill-proof cups because mold can develop on the
removable, one-piece, white valve inside the cup when it remains wet and/or moist and is infrequently cleaned. The recall involves five types of spill-proof Tommee Tippee...
KidZone
Enjoying nature can be simple and fun! Imagining that little creatures live in the trees and leaves deepens our connections to outdoor life. Finding small objects that could create a habitat for imaginary creatures is not only easy and free, but makes wonderful...
Uncategorized
Mount Bonnell Bats at the Congress Ave. bridge The Capitol Building Grafitti Park Pease Park Splash Pad Concerts in the Park Umlauf Sculpture Garden (summer only) Cows at the Arboretum Zilker Hillside Theater Texas Military Forces...
Family Connections
I’m not very good at it, but I try to avoid ecological tomfoolery. I like the environment. I like fresh air. I love the planet. In my bones, I’m a conservationist. I’d love a “John Muir is my homeboy” sticker on my (imaginary) Tesla. I do have to admit, however, that...
Family Matters
Q. I don’t believe in physical discipline of children. It bothers me when I see an out of control parent angrily spanking a child in public. I’ve spoken up a couple of times and been cussed out. My husband says, “You’re not the parenting police.” When should a person...
Feature Articles
Whenever my children came back from a visit to their grandparents’ house (usually for a week in the summer), they came back with stories of new experiences and fun. I have witnessed developmental leaps as a result. They came back more independent and with...
