Austin Police Raid Fake ID Maker
Austin police announced in early May that during the past few months, a special team has been working to reduce underage drinking in the downtown Austin entertainment district. As part of the operations, the team has targeted the use and manufacturing of fake...
Shiver Me Timbers!
Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum has unveiled a new exhibition titled “Shipwreck! Pirates and Treasure.” The exhibition gives visitors a look at more than 2,000 years of nautical history, including one of America’s most famous shipwrecks — the Civil War-era SS...
Bubblepalooza Returns June 6
The Long Center's Bubblepalooza! returns for its fourth year on Saturday, June 6. This free, annual celebration of open play, allows families to spend time on the City Terrace and expansive lawns and enjoy live music, chalk art, trailer food—and of course, tons of...
Fight the Bite Poster Winner Announced
A 5th grade student from Deer Creek Elementary School in Cedar Park won the first annual Fight The Bite Poster Contest sponsored by the Williamson County and Cities Health District (WCCHD). The contest was open to all 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students attending school...
UT Helps Save Flooded Family Treasures
Conservators and students at The University of Texas at Austin's School of Information are available to provide advice and limited disaster recovery assistance to help this weekend's flood victims salvage damaged family treasures. Wet papers and photographs, textiles,...
Austin Public Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Program
The Austin Public Library kicks off a summer full of reading, story times, programs and special events for everyone from toddlers to teens on May 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Ruiz Branch, 1600 Grove Blvd. Get the summer started off right with a celebration...
“Click It or Ticket” May 18-31
The Texas Department of Transportation reminds drivers that law enforcement officers across the state will be out in full force May 18-31 issuing tickets to drivers and passengers who are not wearing seat belts. Widely known as TxDOT’s annual “Click It or Ticket”...
Neil deGrasse Tyson to Visit Austin
World-famous astrophysicist, award-winning author, and host of Cosmos Neil deGrasse Tyson helps kick off the Long Center’s 2015-2016 season with An Evening with Neil deGrasse Tyson, June 18. Tyson’s career includes Director of the Hayden Planetarium in New York City,...
Dirt Dauber Festival Comes to San Marcos
Eye of the Dog Art Center hosts its fifth annual Dirt Dauber Festival this weekend, on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Fifty area clay artists, a variety of demonstrations and Kids Clay Play are among the highlights. The event will...
Austin Zoo and KIND Host Kindness Safari
On May 16, local team members from KIND will be hosting a Kindness Safari at the Austin Zoo. The safari will feature a scavenger hunt booklet with interactive kindness activities, a flower wall for participants to take a flower for sharing with someone and a take-home...
Traveling Exhibit Teaches Middle Schoolers About River
On April 28, the Colorado River Alliance and Austin Water unveiled the Texas Colorado River Rolling Exhibit (Mobile River) at Dobie Middle School. The Mobile River is a traveling, interactive science learning center featuring collaborative exhibits and hands-on...
Touch-a-Truck Returns
Kids of all ages can get up close and personal with their favorite big rigs on May 9 at Touch-A-Truck at Camp Mabry. This family friendly event presents an array of autos for kids to play on while learning about how they help serve their communities. In addition to a...
