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...
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...
Austin in Action
Austin, TX – (Mar. 14, 2024) The Statesman Cap10K is pleased to announce that OOFOS, the global leader in Active Recovery footwear, has been named a premier sponsor of the 2024 Cap10K race. As the Official Recovery Footwear partner, OOFOS will support runners...
Austin in Action
Austin ISD is still holding auditions through March 18th for actors, singers, dancers and stage technicians to join their 2024 Summer Theatre Series camps. Current 5th-12 graders are encouraged to audition. The summer camps are free to families and provide...
Sponsored Content
Exercise is often viewed as a chore, something we have to do to stay healthy and fit. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Incorporating fitness into your hobbies can turn exercise into an enjoyable and fulfilling part of your leisure time. From dancing to...
Sponsored Content
With winter moving out of the way and leaving space for the lovely spring season, your wardrobe needs to adjust to the sunny days as well. In these transitional months it’s time to refresh your wardrobe by adding some essential accessories for the spring season. And...
Feature Articles
If you have a pre-teen in your house, you know that they like to be silly, hang out with friends and still need parents to help them plan just about all their activities. So, without breaking the bank or putting extra stress on your schedule, how can...
