Westwood Junior Named Among Texas’ Top Young Artists
For Westwood High School junior Josephine Chow, music has long been a guiding force and now is opening doors across the state and beyond. The Austin pianist is one of just 15 students selected for the 2026 Young Masters class, an honor awarded by the Texas Commission...
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...
Hand to Hold® Celebrates NICU Graduates in Austin
Families across Central Texas are invited to the 2026 NICU Family Celebration on April 25 at Branch Park Pavilion in Austin. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this festive, family-friendly event honors the strength and resilience of NICU graduates and their loved ones. Hosted...
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Baby Giraffes Delight Hill Country Visitors
Spring in the Texas Hill Country brings an extra dose of wonder this year with the arrival of two baby giraffes at Longneck Manor. The Fredericksburg wildlife destination recently welcomed a female calf, born Feb. 9 to 5-year-old Tana, and a male calf, born...
Grow Your Green Space With Free Trees in Austin
(Photo courtesy of City of Austin) Looking to grow your green space this spring? Austin families have several easy, affordable ways to add trees and support a healthier environment. Through NeighborWoods, a partnership between the City of Austin and TreeFolks,...
Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund Launch Free Zilker Eagle Field Trips for AISD Students
Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund have partnered to bring a new field trip program to Zilker Park, centered around rides on Austin’s iconic Zilker Eagle mini train. The program provides AISD students with a free, fun, and educational experience connecting...
Austin Students Represented Texas at InauguralGovernor’s Cup Robotics Showcase
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invited St. Michael’s Prep FIRST Tech Challenge Team 12928, the Lightsaders, to represent Texas at the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup FIRST Tech Challenge Showcase in Washington, D.C., held in February. In a formal letter to...
It’s My Park Day Supports 170 Austin Parks and Counting
Austin families can roll up their sleeves for the spring edition of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, March 7. Hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation, the biannual event has united neighbors for more than two decades to care for trails, greenbelts, and neighborhood...
The Hourglass Foundation is awarding over $60,000 in Student Scholarships for the Trades
The Hourglass Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Philanthropic Arm of Flexco Fleet Services, has opened the application window for their 2026 student scholarship opportunities. The Hourglass Foundation is committed to being a small part of a larger solution to...
Free 10K Training for Austin Youth
This spring, Austin Youth Fitness invites third through eighth graders to lace up for the Govalle 10K Training Club, a free program designed to prepare young runners for the Capitol 10K. Held Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., now through April 4, excluding March 21,...
