Round Rock ISD is one of eight school systems selected by the Texas Education Agency to take part in a new governance initiative. The Lone Star Governance (LSG) Exemplar Cohort II will help school board members and superintendents leverage a continuous improvement...

In May, 60 girls and 30 parents gathered at Oracle’s Austin headquarters to attend Latinitas’ Future Chica conference. Employees from companies such as Applied Materials, Dell and Silicon Labs presented workshops and demos using the latest technology, and participants...

A pair of Austin-based companies are making national news with nutritious offerings. Serenity Kids baby food is now available through retailers across the U.S., including Whole Foods Markets. The high-fat, low-sugar baby food pouches contain ethical meat and organic...

Two Austin-area nonprofits have new facilities coming online to serve local families. The YMCA of Austin broke ground on its Camp Moody project and Hays CISD aquatics complex in April. At a groundbreaking ceremony, visitors enjoyed nature tours, hay rides, a hammock...

Central Texas students received awards from the Better Business Bureau and Austin Film Festival during a showcase ceremony in late April. The first place winner of the 2019 Student Video Contest was Marisela Gonzales of Del Valle High School, with the video “No Rush.”...

Blue Star Museums across the country will open their doors this summer with free admission to active-duty military personnel and up to five family members. Running from May 18 to Sept. 2, 2019, the program also provides a parent toolkit for tips before, during and...

A priest in Dripping Springs is working to improve access to mental health resources where few exist. Father Charlie Garza of St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church was alarmed at the suicide rate in his community, so he worked with NAMI Central Texas (National Alliance...

A local woman’s harrowing experience prompted her to develop CPRWrap, a first-aid tool that helps anyone perform CPR. Felicia Jackson, founder and CEO, first conceived of CPRWrap after her 2-year old son stopped breathing in the back seat of the family car. Although...

Texas families and businesses can save on the purchase of certain water- and energy-efficient products during the state’s sales tax holidays May 25 - 27. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will save about $12.6 million in state and local sales taxes...

This summer, Austin ISD will serve anyone 18 years old and younger healthy meals at more than 50 campuses at no cost through the Summer Food Service Program. Both breakfast and lunch will be offered at all AISD summer meal sites. "Children need good nutrition...

Spectrum News Chief Meteorologist Burton Fitzsimmons is reminding families of the importance of being prepared for severe weather this summer. His tips include: Flash flood, stay on high ground. Texas weather can turn from sunny to stormy in a hurry, and those storms...

As a thank you to military and first responders, all Schlitterbahn Waterparks are hosting American Heroes Week with FREE admission May 27 - June 2, 2019. Members of the military (both active duty and retired), police, firefighters, and EMTs will be welcomed at...