Austin in Action
Five schools in the Round Rock Independent School district were recently recognized for having outstanding counseling programs on campus. The counseling programs at Laurel Mountain and Spicewood elementary schools as well as Canyon Vista, Grisham and Pearson Ranch...
Austin in Action
For parents with a baby in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), the holidays can be a very emotional and extra stressful time of year. To bring some cheer to weary families and caregivers, Santa and Mrs. Claus made a special visit to the NICU at Ascension Seton...
Feature Articles
Welcome to Austin! We’re happy you’re here. Kick off your oxfords and slip on some flip-flops. Austin wears its laid-back vibe year-round and likes its fun al-fresco. It’s a family and pet-friendly city that embraces, food, music and little bit of the weird. Read on...
Family Bucket List
The post-holiday lull doesn’t have to be so blue; there are plenty of activities and places to explore with the family around Austin, including these unique eateries. From way North Austin down to way South Austin, it’s always fun to explore new culinary treats with...
Then and Now
Then Before it ever sold pizza or coffee, the limestone building at 6266 US-290 was once called the Old Rock Store, constructed in 1898. It was built by James A. Patton, a former Texas Ranger and often referred to as the unofficial mayor of Oak Hill. Since then, the...
Asuntos Familiares
Soy madre de dos niños de seis y ocho años. No me ha ido bien como madre porque estoy deprimida. Mi marido trabaja mucho. Me ayuda poco. No quiero vestirme. A menudo vuelvo a la cama después de que los niños se van a la escuela. Cuando me levanto, la casa es un...
La Pantalla Inteligente
Con el nuevo año, todo el mundo habla de dieta, ejercicio y cambios. Me sumaré a esa tendencia y te pediré que consideres la resolución de tu pantalla, ¡no el recuento de píxeles, sino tus intenciones de uso de la pantalla en 2023! Los padres, los hermanos...
Screen Time
With the new year, everyone is talking about diet, exercise and making changes. I’m going to jump on that trend and ask you to consider your screen resolution – not the pixel count but your intentions for screen use in 2023. Parents, older siblings, and other adults...
Education
Texas public schools are required to participate in standardized testing to comply with federal and state laws. The standardized test that Austin-area students take is called the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness program, or STAAR. Implemented in the...
Lifelines
January is thyroid awareness month. Most people know how important the heart, lungs, and kidneys are to our health. But have you considered the crucial role of the thyroid gland? The hormone released by this gland is integral to proper functioning of the heart,...
