Sleep Tight
Factory Mattress has donated 32 mattresses to the Texas Baptist Children’s Home in Round Rock. This donation allows the home to serve an additional seven single-mother families and their children. “Factory Mattress is passionate about giving back to our community, and...
Calling All Student Heroes
The State Board of Education is now accepting nominations for its inaugural Student Heroes Award, a new student recognition program approved by the Board in February. The Student Heroes program recognizes Texas public school students in pre-K through high school who...
Thinkery Debuts Maker Lab for Age 8 and Up
On March 28, the Thinkery opens Space 8, a maker lab specifically designed for children ages 8 and up to use advanced tools and materials, learn new skills and transform ideas into tangible objects. Space 8 encourages hands-on learning from sewing to soldering,...
Baylor Study Finds “Violence-Free Zone” Program Effective
A new case study by Baylor University found improved student behavior and performance at high-risk middle and high schools that used the "Violence-Free Zone" or VFZ. The “Violence-Free Zone” (VFZ) is the national model of mentoring students in areas with high levels...
Hays County Food Bank Seeks Volunteer Drivers
The Hays County Food Bank needs volunteer van drivers to pick up donated food on weekend mornings from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Drivers must be at least 25 years old, with no driving citations for at least 3 years and willing to approve a background check. Van drivers must...
Easter Bunny at Lakeline Includes Sensory-Friendly Date
The Easter Bunny is visiting Lakeline Mall from March 6 to April 4 in the Dillard's Women's Court. Kids can visit with the Bunny and take a photo. Set an appointment to save time and avoid the line at simon.noerrbunny.com. The mall is also offering a sensory-friendly...
SeaWorld Debuts Shows for Spring Break
Spring break 2015 at SeaWorld San Antonio will include daily operation March 7-22 and special attractions such as the Spring Into Night evening entertainment show and a new Lumberjack Challenge. SeaWorld’s brand-new Lumberjack Challenge: Alaska vs. Texas runs only...
CTMC Seeks High School Students for Scholarships
Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) will once again honor the hard work of outstanding local and regional high school students with ten $1,000 scholarships. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 30. The scholarships, which CTMC has been awarding to area high school...
Spots Open for Summer Youth Police Academy Round Rock
Round Rock’s youth get a real taste of police work during the Round Rock Police Department’s Junior Police Academy (JPA). The camp is designed to strengthen the connections between law enforcement and local youth, giving them a chance to see what it’s like to be a...
Study Shows Community-Based Supervision Helps Juveniles
A study comparing Texas youth with nearly identical characteristics shows that juveniles under community-based supervision are far less likely to reoffend than those incarcerated in state correctional facilities, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center,...
Area Preschool Expands in South Austin
Stepping Stone School announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art campus in Austin’s Southpark Meadows on March 2. The new campus features a heritage oak tree, naturally shaded outdoor play areas, enhanced security and Stepping Stone School’s nationally...
Texas State-Fish Art Contest Seeks Entries
The Texas State-Fish Art Contest, headquartered at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), announced the deadline for entries in the 2015 contest is March 31. The contest is open to any student in public, private or home schools in grades K through 12....
