Marshall Middle School Grand Opening
This October, Austin ISD celebrated the grand opening of Dr. General Marshall Middle School, a new campus built as part of the 2017 Bond Program. Marshall Middle School was built to serve up to 800 students in Northeast Austin. The school opened for the inaugural...
Robotics Grant Now Available
FIRST in Texas, a leading non-profit organization dedicated to inspiring K-12 students in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) has recently announced the availability of more than $700,000 in grants for new and existing FIRST® robotics teams in Texas. These...
All Aboard the Zilker Eagle!
There’s an ongoing effort in Austin to bring back the beloved children’s mini train in Zilker Park. For over 60 years, Austin families have been bringing their kids to Zilker to ride the rails around the park. Once called the Zilker Zephyr, the mini train was...
The Kindness Campaign Named 2024 Cap10K Race Beneficiary
The 47th annual Statesman Capitol 10,000, presented by Baylor Scott & White Health and scheduled for Sunday, April 7, 2024, is proud to name The Kindness Campaign as the race beneficiary. One dollar from every Cap10K registration will go to the local...
Ascent Children’s Business Fair
Holiday Market open to the public during the Ascent Children's Business Fair COULD A TEN-YEAR-OLD INVENT THE NEXT ÜBER? Find out at the Ascent Children’s Business Fair, showcasing children’s entrepreneurial genius! The Ascent Children's Business Fair is a...
Back to School Sustainability
Back to School Sustainably The City of Austin’s Office of Sustainability offers these suggestions for reducing waste as students settle into their new school year routines. Litter-less Lunchtimes Pack lunches and snacks in sustainable containers that are washable and...
Help Build a New Home For Local Family
AUSTIN, Texas, -- Clea Shearer and Joanna Teplin, home organization experts behind The Home Edit, a part of Hello Sunshine, which is a division of Candle Media, today announced that Taylor Morrison Home Corporation (NYSE: TMHC), America's Most Trusted® Home Builder,...
Double Up Food Bucks Texas helps SNAP customers buy MORE
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Good news for SNAP customers in Austin! Double Up Food Bucks Texas (DUFB TX) is now available at Randalls (2025 W Ben White Blvd.), offering an exclusive opportunity to stretch individuals’ and families’ food budgets while enjoying fresh, nutritious...
Accessible Care for Autism Disorder
The Texas Autism Council reports that autism is the most prevalent disorder in Texas. With that in mind, Texas ABA Centers has expanded its services to families throughout Texas. Effectively immediately, Texas ABA Centers will now accept client applications for...
Back to School Reminders From DPS
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers to use extra caution in-and-around school zones and neighborhoods as we enter the new school year. DPS offers these tips for back-to-school safety: Give students extra room and don’t assume they...
Zilker Relays Celebrating 20 Years!
Zilker Relays is a truly an iconic Austin running tradition and is celebrating 20 Years! For the second year, Marathon Kids will be the beneficiary of the relays which will be held at Zilker Park on Friday, September 8th, 2023. Teams of 4 run 2.5 miles around...
Toys On The Move
For 36 years, Austin’s beloved toy store, Toy Joy®, has been selling quirky toys and novelties to Austin families and tourists. Now Toy Joy® and its sister business, candy concept Yummi Joy, ™ will both relocate to the Brentwood / Allendale neighborhood in a...
