Beat the Heat at Austin’sAward-Winning Central Library
Need a break from the August heat? The Austin Central Library offers one of the coolest free family outings in the city, both literally and figuratively. Located downtown, this six-story library is much more than a place to check out books. Named one of Time...
August 7-9 is Tax Free Weekend
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is reminding shoppers they can save money on clothes and school supplies during the state’s sales tax holiday on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 7-9. State law exempts sales tax on qualified items — such as clothing, footwear, school...
CIS in Central Texas launches Refuse to Lose Campaign
AUSTIN, Texas – As schools across Central Texas prepare for one of the most challenging academic years in recent history, many are doing so with fewer resources to support students facing mental health challenges, chronic absenteeism, housing instability and other...
Round Rock ISD Students Earn National Recognition
Creativity and self-expression have earned several Round Rock ISD students national recognition through the National PTA Reflections program, an arts competition that encourages students to explore a shared theme through original works of art. The 2025-26...
Discover Texas America250 in Austin
As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, Texans can explore the state's lasting impact on American history through a new exhibit in Austin. Texas America250 at the Texas State Library and Archives...
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...
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, at...
New YMCA Campus to Expand Family Wellness, Childcare, and Recreation in Northwest Austin
Greater Austin YMCA has announced an $18 million total commitment from The Schmetterling Foundation, led by philanthropists Colleen and Jim Clark, advancing construction of the future Schmetterling YMCA campus in the Four Points area. The investment will expand access...
Hutto’s Hooky Named Among World’s Top 20 Cinemas While Delighting Local Families
Golf for $5: A Summer Opportunity for Austin Families
This summer, Austin families have a new reason to head to the course. Bank of America is expanding access to golf through its “Golf with Us” program, offering local kids a chance to play without the high costs that can put the sport out of reach. In partnership...
Kindergarten Teacher Olivia Joseph Earns National Spotlight
A routine morning assembly at Howard Norman Elementary quickly turned unforgettable when kindergarten teacher Olivia Joseph was surprised with one of the nation’s top honors in education, the Milken Educator Award. The recognition, often called the “Oscars of...
