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Now let your imagination picture the child’s face filled with pure joy as you throw a curved object into the air, it glides smoothly, whistling as it drags the air away, and, defying the laws of physics, it comes back! The boomerang is not magic; it is simply a...
Austin in Action
Mark your calendars. The IMPACT, Redeemer Middle School Choir, has been invited to sing the National Anthem at the Round Rock Express game on Sunday, April 13, 2024 when they play Oklahoma City at 1:05 p.m. This is also Kids Day! Free inflatables and train rides for...
Austin in Action
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Sustainable Food Center (SFC) is excited to announce the relaunch of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Voucher Program in Austin. From April 1 through October 31, eligible participants can receive $30 in...
Austin in Action
This spring, Dell Children’s Medical Center has doubled the size of its cardiac critical care unit in response to the growing demand for complex pediatric heart care. The unit has increased from 24 beds to 48, illustrating Dell Children’s commitment to...
Education
When we think of school subjects, most likely the core academic classes of math, language arts, science and social studies come to mind. Often, the fine arts – music, dance, theater and visual arts – are an afterthought. These special subjects, however,...
Family Matters
Q I’m a single mother. My daughter Vivian is a freshman in high school. She doesn’t want to go to school any more. She uses a lot of negative self-talk such as, “I’m stupid. I’m dumb. I just can’t do the school work.” She procrastinates doing schoolwork...
Mom Minute
Austin is bursting with people doing exciting work, and that includes moms who work hard to raise their kids. Every other month Austin Family features a short interview with an Austin mom doing the extraordinary work of parenting. Austin, meet Michelle...
KidZone
In a time when digital entertainment is ever-present, the idea of flying a kite can seem quaint. But the concept of flight is magical at any age. Follow these steps to create your very own kite and then head to your nearest park, field or even parking lot to...
Feature Articles
Spring in Central Texas is arguably the most beautiful time of year thanks to an abundance of our state flower, the beautiful bluebonnet. If you’ve ever wondered why you see so many wildflowers along the highways every spring, you can thank the Texas Department of...
Lifelines
Living in one of the fittest cities in the world, Austinites are surrounded by runners, especially during the spring and fall when the weather is ideal for outdoor activities and races are happening almost every weekend. But how does someone who is new to...
