Austin in Action
Gourmet By Numbers, a local startup that offers ready-to-cook meal kits, will be spreading the love this holiday season by donating a portion of all Thanksgiving meal kits to the local charity Operation Turkey. For every Thanksgiving meal kit sold, $5 will be donated...
Austin in Action
Looking for a community service project for your family, church or scout group? The Socks for Seniors program might be the perfect fit. The program, which started 13 years ago in Ohio, currently serves about 500 U.S. cities and is hoping to expand in Texas this...
Austin in Action
The Texas Department of Family & Protective Services is reviewing minimum standards for childcare licensing. Part of the process involves inviting the public to join in stakeholder meetings throughout the state. The Austin meetings will take place on Nov. 5 at...
Austin in Action
Inspired by a naturally occurring material found in marine mussels, researchers at UT Austin have created a new flame retardant to replace commercial additives that are often toxic and can accumulate over time in the environment and living animals, including humans....
Austin in Action
Seton Healthcare discussed a new study that finds more small children—particularly toddlers—are severely injured after they are attracted by what they see on the screens of larger televisions and reach for them, accidentally toppling them. “I’ve seen deaths related to...
Austin in Action
The Junior League of Austin is registering volunteers and collecting coats in advance of its annual Coats for Kids distribution day on Dec. 12. Volunteers can register now through Dec. 11. Coat collection will begin Nov. 16. The club especially needs volunteers who...
Austin in Action
Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) will hold a walk on Nov. 7 in its mission to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies. The walk will take place at Camp Mabry from 9 a.m. to noon. Olympic gold medalist Mitch Gaylord is...
Austin in Action
At press time, the Hidden Pines Fire in Bastrop County that started Oct. 14 had burned over 4,500 acres and destroyed at least 50 homes. If you would like to help with recovery efforts, volunteer organizations in the area are requesting monetary donations. (There is...
Lineas de Vida
¿No sabe con seguridad? No es el único—la mayoría de los padres no pueden decir cuánto pesa la mochila de su hijo/a. De hecho, los investigadores encontraron que el 96 por ciento de los padres en varias escuelas primarias centrales de Texas nunca habían pesado la...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Nuestro hijo recientemente celebró su cumpleaños número 16, y le dimos nuestro viejo coche familiar. Pensamos que estaría emocionado de tomar el examen para obtener su licencia de conducir, pero no es así. Parece feliz de que todos los demás en la familia lo...
