Ever wonder what’s going on inside your electronics? Central Texas electrical engineer Jeffrey C. Dunnihoo has written a book for children featuring two microchips as main characters. SOIC & SOT – The Microchips tells the story of two friends separated on the...

The children are listening. Scientists have uncovered new evidence that heated political discussions, such as debates about the rights of LGBT people, can contribute to an increase in bullying in schools. It is the largest study to date to examine the link.   In...

A new service for nursing moms has arrived in Austin. Milk Diva Lactation Services, founded by Naiomi Catron, RN, IBCLC, opened in June and offers education-focused, evidence-based breastfeeding services with in-home or in-office consultations. Milk Diva also offers...

Marathon Kids offers a summer program that keeps kids moving while bonding with their parents. The free “Walk and Talk” program encourages families to walk a marathon over the course of the summer, talking about a new topic during each of the 26.2 miles of a marathon....

Breakthrough Central Texas celebrated its largest graduating college class in early June. The 36 participants are each the first in their families to earn a college degree, marking the realization of a 12-year journey and commitment each of these students made in...

Twelve local students have been awarded scholarships from Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) in recognition of their academic achievements, community involvement and future career goals. Each high school senior received a $1,000 scholarship that can be applied to...

Local eighth-grader Ben Hofer has pledged to eliminate Austin ISD’s school lunch debt. Hofer started the project he calls LunchCounts! as part of a school project, with a goal of raising $18,000 to pay off all of the school lunch debt in the district.   To that...

Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) is calling for entries in the art contest for its 2020 Creation Health calendar. Children ages 4 to 18 are encouraged to enter. The calendar celebrates healthy living through choice, rest, environment, activity, trust, interpersonal...

Parents, teachers and childcare providers are invited to attend a three-day learning fest in Georgetown. The 17th annual Committed to Kids Conference runs July 18-20 at Christ Lutheran Learning Center. Twenty workshops will provide training and professional...

A groundbreaking ceremony at Norman Elementary School celebrated Austin ISD’s 2017 Bond funds in creating a single, modernized campus for students currently attending school at nearby Sims Elementary.   Part of the celebration included a walk by students from...

Camp for All, a special needs summer camp in Brenham, brought the camp experience to patients at Dell Children's Medical Center this week. The program, called Camp for All 2U, included activities such as canoeing, archery, relay races, tea parties, scavenger hunts and...

Con Mi MADRE has been named a 2019 Impact Austin Community Partner and recipient of a $100,000 grant. The organization empowers young Latinas and their mothers through education and support services that begin in the 6th grade and keep students engaged in school. The...