Austin in Action
The Clay Madsen Foundation, a Round Rock-based charity that provides support and resources to local families with a child battling cancer, honored its grant recipients and thanked major sponsors at a meet-and-greet in September. Honored grant recipients included: AJ...
Austin in Action
Madeleine Nagle, a senior at Westwood High School, organized a classical Indian dance recital performed for the children and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in late August. The dancers, aged 4 to 13, were participants of a summer dance camp Nagle hosted....
Piensa Positivo
En los Estados Unidos, los inmigrantes tienen cuatro veces más la probabilidad de convertirse en millonarios que la población nacida en este país. Las razones, según encuestas, varían; sin embargo la número uno es porque se llega con la determinación de salir...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi nuera e hijo están esperando su primer bebé. He criado a cinco hijos, por lo que trato de ayudarles consejos, pero parece que no quieren escuchar. Por ejemplo, miré los ingredientes en las vitaminas prenatales que mi nuera eligió, y no tienen suficiente ácido...
curva De Aprendizaje
¿Cuántas veces ha pensado: “Me gustaría poder ser un pequeño ratón en la esquina del salón de clase?” La mayoría de los padres quisieran poder echar un vistazo en el salón de clase de su pequeño durante el día. Pero más allá de la simple curiosidad, ¿es...
Austin in Action
On October 17, the Battle of the Youth Bands and Family Fun Fest will raise funds for Hope4Minds, an organization that helps children with an acquired brain injury. Activities will include live music, a silent auction, food trucks, carnival games and more. The event...
Austin in Action
The first public charter high school in Texas for people over age 17 held tours for community leaders in late August. The school, which graduated its first students in June, opened its new facility at 1015 Norwood Park Blvd. The 31,000 square foot facility provides...
Austin in Action
Bookshare, the world’s largest online library of accessible ebooks for people with print disabilities, is once again making its 350,000-ebook library available for K-12 students through its Accessible Books for Texas initiative. Through the statewide initiative,...
Austin in Action
On October 17, Easter Seals Central Texas hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Fiesta Gardens from noon to 10 p.m. The family-friendly event includes entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Highlights of the festival include a costume parade,...
Austin in Action
On October 3, the Domain joins forces with LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child to host the Hush Hush Music Bash, a free music festival for kids. The festival takes place at the Amy Donovan Plaza in Domain II from 4 to 7 p.m. The live acts include Elizabeth...
