Feature Articles
When a friend or family member is struggling through a difficult time, it is natural to want to lend a hand. Often, the families that need the most help are reluctant to ask for it, which makes it hard to know exactly how to help a friend. Here are nine ideas for ways...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Cuando le sugerí a mi hija de 15 años de edad, que buscara una posición de voluntaria, ella me contesto que prefería pasar el rato con las amigas o escuchar música, y si ella fuera a trabajar, quiere que le paguen. Luego me preguntó: “De cualquier manera, ¿cuál es...
Feature Articles
For many of us, the annual March for Babies is a chance to support an organization that works to end premature birth. But when the three families profiled here join the march, they’ll be honoring the children who inspired them. Read on to learn how these...
Austin in Action
Recently, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas received a check for $21,250 in support of its Healing Hearts program. The check came from Tatum’s Love Foundation, an organization founded by Ben and Emilee Blackburn to honor a daughter lost as a baby....
Austin in Action
The Soul of a Musician live music series continues through June with Sunday performances showcasing local artists. Founded by Rev. Merrill Wade, the series has transformed into an important therapeutic outlet for the city’s musicians to explore the emotional and...
Austin in Action
A non-profit’s wish list often includes things like renovating a park or neighborhood rec center, removing graffiti or sprucing up a facility. Unfortunately, many groups lack the funds and manpower to complete their “dream project.” But Thumbtack–an online...
Austin in Action
Sixteen Austin-area elementary schools will participate in a study with UT Austin researchers, thanks to a $3.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers will use school gardens to learn whether growing fruits and vegetables and learning...
Austin in Action
On April 13, hundreds of local high school students, teachers, fans and Austin media gathered at the Long Center for the Third Annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA). Months of rehearsing, local productions, and hard work came to a head as...
Austin in Action
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island has released a computer-generated video in advance of debuting the world’s tallest water coaster, MASSIV. The ride video, based on drawings of the ride and photos of the park, provides a guest’s perspective of riding the coaster – minus...
Austin in Action
Austin Voices for Education and Youth, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 12, 2016, for its new Family Resource Center at Lanier High School. The Lanier Family Resource Center offers wraparound family...
