Meaningful Employment for Students With Disabilities
The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is announcing the launch of this year’s Summer Earn and Learn (SEAL) program for students ages 14-22 with disabilities. Through work-based learning, SEAL participants earn a paycheck as they learn new skills and gain...
TEA Awards Over $290 Million as Part of the Teacher Incentive Allotment
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced over $290 million in Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) funds has been awarded to nearly 25,000 designated Texas teachers during the 2023-24 school year. These educators make up some of Texas’ best, and they work to...
Swim Safety This Summer
Leslie's Pool and Spa is joining forces with its water safety partner, Cullen Jones, four-time Olympic swimming medalist and the first African American swimmer to hold a world record. Together, they share valuable tips for pool owners and parents to help make...
All Aboard the Zilker Eagle
The Austin Parks Foundation announced on June 12th the return of the highly anticipated Zilker Eagle train. Presented by Cap Metro, the train departs from the train depot at 2131 1/2 William Barton Drive and will be open daily. “We couldn’t be more...
Award-Winning Austin Author
Stomping Grounds Press is pleased to announce that "Exploring Austin with Kids" by local Austin author Annette Lucksinger received silver in the 36th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin AwardTM program’s travel category. The latest, updated edition of Exploring Austin with...
UATX Summer Program
This summer, the University of Austin introduces its undergraduate curriculum to high school students through a pre-college, immersive summer program. The program, “Life of the Mind: Summer Edition” is coming to Austin August 1-3 and will take place at the UATX...
Teaching Kids to Save Lives
Teaching students CPR can save lives by filling our community with more bystanders ready to give the help needed to survive until first responders arrive. Three Round Rock ISD schools, Chisholm Trail Middle School, Grisham Middle School and Hopewell Middle...
Summer Meal Service
Twelve Round Rock ISD campuses will provide children 18 years and younger and students with disabilities up to 21 years old with healthy, no-cost breakfast and lunch through Aug. 2nd. Through funding made available by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...
Summer Discovery at UT
Summer Discovery, the global leader in pre-college programs for nearly six decades, offers students in grades 9-12 an unrivaled summer experience at the University of Texas at Austin with access to world-class academics, interactive enrichment courses, socialization...
Upgrades to Oak Hill Elementary
Constructed in 1974, Oak Hill’s campus was designed with an open-concept floor plan, meaning it was built without doors or full walls between many of the classrooms. This design style was popular in the 1970s but is not well-suited for today’s learning. Oak...
Refugees Offer Hand-Made Goods, Traditional Foods at TownLake YMCA Mother’s Day Bazaar
Refugees from Ukraine, Afghanistan, Congo, Rwanda and Burundi Offer Hand-Made Goods, Traditional Foods at TownLake YMCA Mother’s Day Bazaar Saturday May 11, from 10am - 2pm | One hundred percent of proceeds will directly support refugees Event highlights refugee...
Gold Medal Girl Scout
Alexandra G., a dedicated member of Girl Scouts of Central Texas, has been honored with the prestigious gold award for her outstanding contributions to environmental education and sustainability. Alexandra recognized a critical need for environmental education among...