Austin in Action
Year after year, publishing poetry has become a cherished tradition for Mrs. Manisha Winchell’s second-grade classroom at Harmony Science Academy-Cedar Park. Sixteen of her students recently received national recognition after their work was selected for...
Austin in Action
Hundreds of private schools and education providers across Texas are signing on to the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, signaling strong interest ahead of its first year. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that about 600 private...
Asuntos Familiares
P. Mi esposa y yo tenemos dos hijos, Michael, de 14 años, y Austin, de 10. Nuestro hijo mayor parece increíble en todo lo que hace. Está muy motivado para ganar, es extrovertido y competitivo. Nuestro hijo menor, Austin, es más tranquilo, tarda más en intentar cosas...
Austin in Action
An Austin early childhood education program is being recognized for going above and beyond for local families. H-E-B has named the Goodwill Exploration Center in Austin a finalist in the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, an annual program that honors...
Lifelines
There are the kinds of cards you keep on the mantel for a week or so, and then there are the cards you tuck into a special box or memento drawer, thinking that someday you might want to read them again. They are that special. Maybe they were homemade. Maybe...
Family Matters
Q My wife and I have two boys, Michael, who is 14, and Austin, who is 10. Our older son seems amazing at everything he does. He is highly motivated to win, outgoing, and competitive. Our younger son is quieter, slower to try new things, and works at a...
Education
Picture it: your average American home. It is 9:45 p.m. on a Wednesday, and Mom and Dad are making one last pass through the living room, straightening pillows and switching off lights before bed. Suddenly, a voice calls from the stairs. “Mom! Dad! I forgot. I...
Then and Now
Then Before it became one of Austin’s most photographed landmarks, the Pennybacker Bridge solved a problem. In the late 1970s, the city needed a way to complete Loop 360, connecting north and south Austin. A key priority was minimizing environmental impact on the...
KidZone
Music plays a central role in brain development from the earliest ages, and it is a fun tool for building strong family bonds and lasting traditions. While songs and sing-alongs are a common part of children’s lessons in school, parents often do not think about...
Austin Adventures
February can be a tricky time for family outings. The excitement of holiday festivities winds down, but there are still days to fill before school starts, plus weekends of unpredictable weather ahead. I find it the perfect month for short outings and day...
