Austin in Action
The U.S. News & World Report ranked Central Texas high schools in its annual “Best High Schools” ranking. Twelve area high schools made the top 100 in Texas list, with Austin ISD’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy placing 6th in Texas and 36th in the nation. KIPP...
Austin in Action
The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry opens up its gun vault for one night: a special “Hands on History” event July 25, from 6 to 9 p.m. Visitors can see and handle some of the most famous weapons in military history. Climb inside an M4A3 Sherman tank, a...
Austin in Action
Ishan Shah of AISD’s Liberal Arts and Science Academy (LASA) has been selected to travel to NASA’s Johnson Space Center this summer to participate in the High School Aerospace Scholars project. Shah is one of 270 high school juniors nominated by their state...
Austin in Action
Austin Steam Train Association, a nonprofit organization based in Burnet, announced it will host “A Day Out with Thomas” September 18 – 20. Visitors can take a ride with Thomas, meet Sir Topham Hat and see authentic vintage steam engines. The event takes place...
Austin in Action
UT Austin and the U.S. EPA announced a new study of indoor environments for 120 high school classrooms across central Texas. The EPA awarded UT’s Cockrell School of Engineering over $989,000 to research environmental factors and student health. “This project will...
Recalls
OXO is recalling about 25,000 booster seats because the stitching on the restraint straps can loosen, which allows the straps to separate from the seat, posing a fall hazard to children. The recall involves the Nest Booster Seat sold in green, pink, taupe or orange...
Austin in Action
RED Arena (Riding Equines for the Disabled) held its annual Round-Up event on May 30 in Dripping Springs to provide scholarships for its participants. Sixty riders participated in rodeo-style events, with over 300 people in attendance. “We feel incredibly grateful...
Austin in Action
Round Rock ISD students can continue learning and reading during the summer at libraries across the district and in the City of Round Rock. Ten district libraries will be open on select days until August. Additionally, the Round Rock Public Library will now issue...
Austin in Action
Hawaiian Falls wants to hear about a family or individual who needs a special blessing this summer. Nominate humble heroes who always put others’ needs before their own. It could be a coach or teacher or someone who has had a rough time lately and just needs his or...
Austin in Action
June 13 was a special evening for teen patients of the Children’s Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC) at Dell Children’s, as they celebrated the annual Hungry Bunch Prom. The event was held inside Dell Children’s Medical Center. CBCC teen patients and their...
