The Texas Computer Education Association (TCEA) released recommendations for K-12 school districts grappling with COVID-19 and the challenges associated with teaching at this time. “TCEA recommends that schools assess readiness for transitioning instructional...

Catholic Charities of Central Texas (CCCTX) announced that the organization was awarded  an Innovation Grant focused on implementing intergenerational programs through the St. David’s Foundation.  The grant will allow CCCTX to conduct research, planning, and outreach...

On March 6 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Economic Development Department's Cultural Arts Division presents the opening of the 2020 People’s Gallery at Austin City Hall located at 301 W. 2nd St. Since 2005, Austin City Hall has been an annual showcase for works by Austin...

Jonathan Randle, 14, son of Aimee and Greg Randle, recently earned the prestigious Eagle Scout rank. Jonathan made a mulch and rock-lined trailhead and the first quarter-mile of what will become a 5-mile hiking trail at Camp Mabry. He installed bat and bird houses and...

With recent gifts to the Blanton Museum of Art and Landmarks, the Austin-based Still Water Foundation is making a major investment in the way people experience art on the campus of The University of Texas at Austin.   The foundation will give $5 million to the...

Austin ISD has been closely following the media reports and information shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) about the Coronavirus (COVID-19). While no cases have been suspected in the local community, AISD continues to monitor the situation...

Partners in Parenting (PIP), the family-centric, nonprofit helping to build and connect a “village” for every new parent in Austin, announced today that it will host its first annual “Connections Matter” luncheon on Tues., Feb. 25, 2020. The goal of this inaugural...

Running until March 1, SaulPaul's Alien Adventure is a musical extravaganza for the the whole family. An alien comes to earth and makes an unexpected friend. What happens next? Come see this inspiring production featuring sights, sounds, and dance moves as the two...

Troop 15872 and Marillah King, current record holding cookie seller for Girl Scouts of Central Texas, will hold an official “Last Cookie Booth,” Friday, February 21st, 4-8 p.m. at Randalls in Casis Village in Austin.  Last year King sold 7,227 boxes making her the...

The Travis County Work-Based Learning/Summer Youth Employment Program (WBL/SYEP) is now accepting applications for Summer 2020 paid employment opportunities. The program is designed for Travis County youth ages 14-17 to develop competence and confidence as well as...

Want to learn how to save a life? CPR Resources is offering training classes which include infant, child, and adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR); how to operate an Automated Defibrillator (AED); and First Aid. Classes are taught by professional firefighters and...