10 Things to do
November 13 is World Kindness Day. But don’t save all your warm fuzzies for just one day—spread the love all year long. Write a lunch note. Give someone a compliment. Feed the ducks. Do someone’s chores. Pick up litter. Let someone cut in line. Help a homeless person....
Recalls
Chewbeads is recalling about 45,000 pacifier clips because the “D” ring on the clip can break, allowing beads to detach, posing a choking hazard. The recall involves five styles of Chewbeads Baby pacifier clip holders. The clip styles include shapes of a...
Austin in Action
In conjunction with National School Bus Safety Week (Oct. 19-23), the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers that it is illegal to pass any school bus that is stopped and operating a visual signal – either flashing red lights or a stop sign. During...
Austin in Action
Many of us take holiday meals for granted, but families who are struggling to make ends meet often have to pass up special occasions. Our area food banks are currently accepting monetary donations and donations of nonperishable items, including boxed, canned and...
Austin in Action
Oak Hill Elementary School has received the National PTA School of Excellence award, an honor given to 170 schools across the country out of some 20,000 school PTAs nationwide. The award is for achievement in building a strong partnership between families and the...
Austin in Action
For the 15th year, the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area (BGCAA) hosted their annual Day for Kids event in September. Club kids and their families from across Austin enjoyed an afternoon of fun and games. The day’s activities included outdoor games such...
Austin in Action
The second year of the largest school-based flu immunization campaign in Texas is about to begin. During the “Teach Flu a Lesson” campaign, vaccinations will be offered at no charge to students and their families in 136 schools in nine school districts...
Austin in Action
Almost five months after Shoal Creek flooded its building at 10th St. and Lamar Blvd. over the Memorial Day weekend, Goodwill re-opened the location as a store specializing in home goods and décor. The store sells new mattresses, new linens, new and gently used...
Austin in Action
The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area invites the public to a free presentation on Payday & Auto Title Loans in Texas, on October 11 from 2:30-4:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX. A brief overview of payday and auto title...
Austin in Action
Hutto ISD announced it has implemented Rapid Responder, an emergency management and crisis preparedness system. The system is helping all eight Hutto ISD schools to better prepare and plan for potential emergencies. Three years ago, a chemistry experiment that went...
