Austin in Action
On May 20, 800 students ran in the Boosterthon Fun Run at Murchison Elementary. The fun run was the culminating event of a nine-day program themed “Big World Recess,” in which students learned character through sports in other cultures. During the...
Austin in Action
The second annual College Signing Day in late April celebrated the academic achievements of over 800 graduating seniors and 500 eighth graders who will be among the first in their families to pursue higher education. Inspired by the NCAA’s National Signing Day, the...
Austin in Action
Kiddie Academy recently opened a new location in Cedar Park. Kiddie Academy provides educational child-
care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. The new location is at 1602 Medical Pkwy. The center is open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 6:30...
Austin in Action
A new study released in late April by the American Academy of Pediatrics indicates that laundry detergent pods are a dangerous threat to young children. Emergency department doctors at Dell Children’s Medical Center say they, too, have noticed an increase in these...
Austin in Action
All Mattress Firm stores in Austin are hosting a clothing drive to benefit local foster youth and families. Through June 26, 2016, Mattress Firm will accept clothing and monetary contributions during normal store hours. All contributions go to Foster Angels of Central...
Austin in Action
In May, the State Bar of Texas and Texas Young Lawyers Association (TYLA) awarded the winners of the 2016 Law Day contest, an annual competition that invites Texas students to submit essays, photographs and posters that celebrate the rule of law.Abigail Scharf, a...
Austin in Action
To improve college readiness and student success statewide, UT Austin is collaborating with Texas Tech University to expand the dual enrollment initiative TEXAS OnRamps. OnRamps helps deliver college-level coursework to high school campuses, with support from...
Recordando Mis Raíces
En Latino América, el padre es la mayor jerarquía de la casa. En la mayoría de los hogares, es el quien provee todas las necesidades, como el pago de la casa, la comida, los estudios de los niños y las necesidades de la esposa. El es respetado por los miembros de la...
Family Matters
Q. My husband pushes our sons (10 and 16) and daughter (12) to excel in sports.
He coaches some of their teams, and when he’s not coaching, he’s that guy
yelling at the kids and the referee. He won’t let them quit. He expects them
to get college sports...
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