ADC ALERTS PARENTS: SPORTS PHYSICAL MAY NOT BE ADEQUATE
If your child underwent a sports physical through the school district, you might question whether a well-child visit with the pediatrician is necessary. The answer is quality, says Vanessa Chiapetta, M.D., of the Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC). “Sports...
PBS KIDS DEBUTS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ADVENTURE
PBS KIDS announced the release of an all-new web adventure: Plum Landing, which follows the adventures of Plum, a video game designer from the desolate Planet Blorb, who longs to experience nature. The cross-platform, digital adventure engages children ages 6-9 in...
HIKE-AND-BIKE BOARDWALK CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING
The Trail Foundation and the City of Austin plan to celebrate the grand opening of the Boardwalk on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. The boardwalk provides safe, continuous pedestrian and bicycle access for all levels...
Oak Hill Elementary and Ballet Folklorico celebrate Cindo de Mayo
On Monday, May 5, 20 students from Oak Hill Elementary performed traditional Mexican folk dances reflecting the culture of Mexico. “Behind every dance is a story. The costumes and the movements are designed to tell a story about working, courtship and life in...
Ground breaking of sports field for children with disabilities
Austin Family was on hand to see the ground breaking for a new sports field for children with disabilities. The field will provide children with physical and intellectual disabilities a safe, barrier-free place to play team sports and participate in educational and...
E3 Alliance Receives Grant to Help Minority Students Achieve Success
The pathway for historically underrepresented students in higher education and high-demand, high-wage jobs just got a lot smoother. Thanks to a $356,467 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation, Pathways of Promise, a new initiative led by E3 Alliance, is the first in...
AISD Student Receives Grant to Address Childhood Hunger
Ian McKenna, a fifth-grader at Oak Hill Elementary School in Austin, has been awarded a $500 grant to create a “Giving Garden” to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children and families in his community and raise awareness about local hunger. He is one of 100...
Express Teams up with Donate Life Texas on Opening Day
The Round Rock Express partnered with Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) and St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center to host “Donate Life Texas” Night on opening day, Thursday, April 3 at Dell Diamond, to promote awareness of the need for organ donors. The non-profit...
ADC Warns Families about Cyberbullying
Most of us are now familiar with the term “cyberbullying,” which is essentially bullying through electronic technology. This includes, but is not limited to, social media sites, gaming sites, text messaging and email. The National Crime Prevention Council reported in...
Round Rock Elementary School Raises Funds for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
With the help of their families and the community, Berkman Elementary students raised $1,556 for the Central Texas chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Berkman counselor Lesa Gonzalez said supporting the nonprofit was a high priority for the school this year...
Round Rock Express Plans Spring and Summer Fun
The Round Rock Express released its 2014 promotional and events schedule, highlighted by the return of Bud Light Friday Fireworks and Alumni Weekend, which culminates with Jackie Moore’s induction into the newly formed Express Hall of Fame. The 2014 promotional...
Citizens, Corporations Encouraged to Move One Million Miles in April
April is Million Mile Month™, a 30-day challenge to log 1,000,000 miles – and generate $1,000,000 – in support of building life-long healthy habits and fit kids. Sponsored by leading employers and supported by organizations across Texas, Million Mile Month aims to get...
