Awesome Austin: Underground Cave Adventures
If you’re looking for ways to cool off this summer, take a trip underground. Long ago, earthquakes along the Balcones Fault Zone formed a system of cool, underwater aquifers and caves that lie just beneath our feet. In fact, a ring of caves and caverns forms a...
Can Kids Opt Out
Q My family has been invited to my niece’s wedding. This is the first wedding of the next generation in our family. My husband and I have four children. Our oldest son, Marty, is 12, and he does not want to go. He wants to stay at a friend’s house,...
¿Pueden los hijos decidir no asistir?
P. Mi familia ha sido invitada a la boda de mi sobrina. Es la primera boda de la siguiente generación en nuestra familia. Mi esposo y yo tenemos cuatro hijos. Nuestro hijo mayor, Marty, tiene 12 años y no quiere ir. Quiere quedarse en casa de un amigo, y la madre del...
Balloon-Powered Rocket
What You Need: Fishing line or smooth string, long balloon(s), a drinking straw, paper clips, a sandwich-size bag, a 3-ounce paper cup (optional), masking tape, and a grown-up helper. What You Do: Step 1: Ask a grown-up to tape a length of fishing line or string to...
Happy 250th Birthday to the United States of America
In 2026, America commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Across the nation, events that encourage celebration, reflection, and commemoration are being encouraged and planned at local and statewide levels. A...
What Every Buyer Should Know About Residential Communities
Buying a home is one of the most important financial decisions a person can make. While many buyers focus on the property’s size, design, and price, the surrounding community deserves equal attention. A residential community can influence everyday convenience,...
Austin ISD Educators Earn Top State Honors
H-E-B honored some of Texas’ top educators during the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony in Houston, awarding $480,000 in cash and grants to teachers, counselors, principals, school districts, and early childhood programs across the state. Among the...
AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES POOL AND PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS AT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Media Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 11 at 10:00 AM – WHAT: Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the pool and playground renovations at Montopolis Neighborhood Park on Thursday, June 11,...
What to Consider When Planning Restrooms for a Backyard Event in Austin
Image Source: Magnific Backyard events around Austin have become bigger productions than they used to be. A simple reception turns into a full evening setup with catering tents, bartenders, live music, rented lighting, and guest lists pushing well past one hundred...
