Mental rest and reflection boost learning, UT study suggests
A new study, which may have implications for approaches to education, finds that brain mechanisms, engaged when people allow their minds to rest and reflect on things they've learned before, may boost later learning. Scientists have already established that resting...
New playscapes open at the Domain
Last week, developers announced three new, one-of-a-kind play areas available to the community at the Domain II. The three distinct interactive areas boast an engaging design appropriate for children of all ages. Each area is constructed of kid-friendly materials...
Curious George debuts Halloween special on PBS
On Monday, October 27, everyone’s favorite monkey returns in his Halloween special, kicking off season 9 with a week of new episodes from the popular series. New adventures with Curious George debut on PBS Kids October 28-30, including George testing his super spy...
State’s early history comes alive in Texas state parks
October is about more than football or Halloween – it’s a month where history comes alive in Texas state parks and historic sites. Throughout the month, visitors will be able to learn about ancient rock art left behind by the state’s earliest inhabitants, or...
Pumped about pumpkins?
Pumpkin products are proliferating for autumn — and not just for standard pies, breads and Halloween décor, but also for whimsical goodies that may not live up to the pumpkin’s healthy reputation. Pumpkin spice cake donuts, pumpkin ice cream, pumpkin latte – some...
Sims Elementary receives Zero-Waste Champions award
Mary Jane Sims Elementary has been selected as the 2014 Zero-Waste Champions, an award presented by Keep Austin Beautiful in partnership with Austin Resource Recovery and the Bleed Orange Live Green initiative. The award recognizes a local Austin school each year for...
Pollyanna Theatre Company and LBJ Library educate children about civil rights
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act, Pollyanna Theatre, resident theatre company of the Long Center, is partnering with the LBJ Library on a special production for children: Liberty! Equality! And Fireworks! by Gregory S. Perrin opening October...
New Capitol display commemorates veterans
This fall, visitors to the State Capitol can view Above and Beyond: The Medal of Honor in Texas, an exhibit commemorating recent recipients of the nation's highest military award. The seven individuals honored in the display either were born in or entered service in...
$15 million scholarship initiative increases access to UT Austin for high-performing students
Approximately 750 Texas high school students will receive scholarship offers worth at least $20,000 over a four-year period through Texas Advance, a new University of Texas at Austin initiative aimed at supporting economically disadvantaged students across the state...
AUSTIN FAMILIES WITH FOOD ALLERGIES HOST WALK
Join Austin Families with Food Allergies for the 5th Annual FARE Walk on Saturday, November 1, at Mueller Lake Park. All proceeds benefit Food Allergy and Research Education (FARE), a non-profit organization that provides services nationwide, funds research of food...
CITY OF AUSTIN OPENS HOUSING AUTHORITY WAITING LIST
For the first time since 2006, the Housing Authority of the City of Austin (HACA) will open its Section 8/Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) waiting list on October 22 through 29. In contrast to past years, now the pre-application process will be available online only at...
GEOCACHING HIGHLIGHTED AT TEXAS STATE PARKS
More than 90 state parks located throughout Texas are introducing future geocachers to the sport by hosting over 1,200 geocaches, or prize-filled containers, hidden within state parks. Caches can be located online in advance, found by using a Global Positioning System...
