Kids Baking Championship
Austin’s own Dharma Sabapathy, age 11, will be one of nine featured contestants during the next season of Kids Baking Championship on Food Network. The show returned with new back-to-back episodes on August 12, with weekly new episodes airing on Mondays at 8 p.m. CT....
Head Start
Local nonprofit organization Child Inc and Austin ISD (AISD) have been awarded grants to provide Head Start and Early Head Start services to more than 1,600 children and their families in Travis County. The services began Aug. 20. Head Start and Early Head...
Anonymous Alerts
The Texas School for the Deaf has partnered with Anonymous Alerts to provide a state-of-the-art school safety app. Through an anonymous two-way communication channel, the app allows students, staff, teachers, and parents in the school community to anonymously submit...
Conference for Moms
Moms can connect and learn from each other at the Mommie Support Network’s annual conference. With breakout sessions, inspirational speakers and a supportive environment, A Day for Moms Conference provides mothers with time to focus on their mental, physical and...
Biking for a Cause
A family-friendly bike ride returns this fall to raise funds supporting breast cancer fighters and survivors. Now in its 11th year, the Texas Mamma Jamma Ride will be held Sept. 21 in Martindale. Organizers are currently registering riders and teams, as well as...
Snorkel Tours
Central Texans will soon have the chance to see a spring-fed lake in a whole new way. Texas State University in San Marcos has unveiled its new guided public course called Splash into Science. Participants will learn about the unique history and habitat of Spring Lake...
Children’s Books
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...
Bullying in Youths
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...
Lactation Consultant
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...
Family Exercise
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....
College Graduates
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...
Scholarship Awardees
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...
