A local robotics team recently burnished Central Texas’s tech reputation. In late February, Austin ISD’s Bailey Middle School robotics team competed in the Tournament of Champions at Google Headquarters in California. Out of 76 middle school teams from throughout the...

Experts say when it comes to autism, early intervention leads to the best outcomes. That’s why learning the signs of autism and knowing what steps to take after diagnosis are so important. While autism can be diagnosed as early as 18 months of age, the average age of...

Catch highlights from all the best high school musicals in one place at this year's Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards on April 17 at 7:30 p.m. at the Long Center. Over 500 local students will take the stage to perform fully-executed numbers from shows...

Children's hospital gowns can be boring and uncomfortable. To change that, the My Starlight Gown contest invites you to come up with a cheerful alternative. Hosted by Scholastic, Starlight Children's Foundation and Niagara Cares, the contest asks for original designs...

Get your tastebuds tuned up for judging. The Brushy Creek MUD in Round Rock will host its annual barbecue cook-off and family festival on May 4 as 35 teams compete for the top prize. Besides tasty meats hot off the grill, visitors can enjoy live tunes and a Kid Zone...

Zach Theatre is bringing a big hit for young children to its main campus. After a successful run with sold out performances at ZACH North, the play Wake Up, Brother Bear! will move to ZACH’s Whisenhunt stage, running March 24 through May 26, 2019. The production,...

A+ Federal Credit Union has donated more than $2,000 to Austin ISD schools to pay off overdue lunch balances as part of its yearlong A+ Gives program. The program is in celebration of its 70-year anniversary and is designed to give back to the communities that have...

Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin was named to the College Board's AP District Honor Roll on March 13, 2019. The district is one of 373 school districts in the U.S. and Canada being honored. To be included on the honor roll, Catholic Schools in the Diocese of...

Barton Creek Square will get a significant renovation, both inside and out, beginning now and extending through the winter. Simon, the mall's owner, says the end result will be a brighter, more inviting atmosphere for shoppers. Retailers will remain open during...

The Austin Diaper Bank recently unveiled Bright Spot, a new program to supply period products to students who don’t have them. The program will take place at AISD’s Lanier High School and Burnet Middle School. “Shockingly, one in five students miss school each month...

Compassionate Austin will hold its New Story Festival on March 29-31 at Huston-Tillotson University. The gathering will host transformational experiences of art, music, spirituality, social action and connection, with headliners including Nadia Bolz-Weber, Rev. Angel...

Local teen Ian McKenna Goncalo was named one of Texas' top two youth volunteers of 2019 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. Goncalo will receive $1,000, a silver medallion and...