Austin in Action
Austin-based biotech company Reactive Surfaces Ltd., LLP (RSL) will collaborate with high school students from St. Stephen’s Episcopal School to compete in the XPRIZE Carbon Removal Competition. The competition is funded by SpaceX, the Musk Foundation and Elon...
Recalls
Auranso Official has issued a recall for seven styles of children’s nightgowns. The nightgowns fail to meet the federal flammability standards for children’s sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children. These items were sold exclusively at Amazon from...
Austin in Action
If you know a young person deserving of recognition or a youth group working to positively impact our community, let us hear about it. They just might end up in next month’s “Around Austin” section of Austin Family magazine! Send details and a photo to...
Guest Post
You might hesitate to bring your child to a therapist. You believe that seeing a child behaviour therapist is only for worst-case scenarios. The truth is that children with behavioral problems can benefit from therapy. It doesn’t matter if the exhibited...
Austin in Action
LBJ Presidential Library will open its doors to the public on Wednesday, July 14. The new exhibit, Lady Bird: Beyond the Wildflowers, celebrates the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson. The former first lady is often associated with promoting environmental...
Austin in Action
Buford the Book Bus is Austin ISD’s mobile library providing free books to kids throughout the city. This summer, Buford is partnering with the Austin Public Library’s Bookmobile to distribute books at campuses where AISD Food Service will be distributing free...
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The newly-renovated, southern seven acres of Pease Park is now open! It features several new amenities you can play in, on, and around this summer, focusing on nature play. RELAX IN THE TREEHOUSE Wind your way through Pease Park’s forested hillside to find the...
Films
Rated PG-13Starring Anthony Ramos, Melissa Barrera, Corey Hawkins, Leslie Grace, Jimmy Smits, Olga Merediz, Gregory Diaz IV, Lin-Manuel MirandaAustin Family Critical Rating: 5 of 5Austin Family Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 Jon M. Chu’s “In the...
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Tell us who your favorite character from THE BOSS BABY: FAMILY BUSINESS is for your chance to win 2 Fandango gift cards (4 seats) to see it in theaters! Entries must be received by Thursday, July 1 to be eligible. A limited number of entries will be selected via...
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A group of 432 women of Impact Austin and 74 girls of Girls Giving Grants (g3) awarded a total of $203,800 to five Central Texas nonprofit organizations in three categories. This spring’s Impact Austin Community Partners for the community category are Austin Tenants...