This month, several seasonal venues are offering a uniquely Austin shopping experience, with handmade products from artists and live music.   Blue Genie Art Bazaar, open Nov. 23 – Dec. 24, showcases the work of over 200 artists and artisans. Now in its 18th year,...

Austin author and illustrator Divya Srinivasan's latest picture book, Little Owl's Snow, hits bookshelves on Dec. 4. In this continuation of the Little Owl series, the main character learns about the seasons as the forest transitions from autumn to winter. Illustrated...

Adventure sports are popular with Austin area families, and several new venues have announced openings or expansions this month. Epic Fun opened in early November in Southwest Austin. The indoor venue offers laser tag, bumper cars, rock climbing, a ropes course and...

Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) has announced the winners of its 5th annual Kids Art Contest. Winning entries illustrate healthy concepts and will appear in the 2019 CREATION Health calendar. “The Kids Art Calendar Contest is a great way for Hays County youngsters...

While some Central Texans are gathering with family and friends, exchanging gifts, decorating their homes and noshing on holiday treats, others are in crisis. Hundreds of folks have been forced to leave their homes and are in need of basic supplies, and SAFE Austin is...

Are you looking for outdoor activities to do with your kids or students? Keep Austin Beautiful offers TEKs-aligned Activity Kits for outdoor exploration. The kits are stocked with supplies and easy-to-follow lesson plans for teaching youth about urban ecology and...

The Price Center in San Marcos has announced it is expanding its "4th Flea" shopping event and renaming it "San Mercado." The updated event will have longer hours of operation, live music, more arts and multi-cultural activities. San Mercado will premiere during the...

Students from 11 Austin ISD middle schools attended the first Gear Up Kickoff College Roadshow in September, hosted by Gear Up Austin and The University of Texas Institute for Public School Initiatives. At the event, which told students to "Commit to Not Quit,"...

Students at Burnet Middle School in Burnet ISD were recently recognized for their outstanding work to integrate and implement a program from Sandy Hook Promise (SHP). The program, called “Start with Hello,” helps students to create an inclusive and connected community...

Teachers, students and parents at Westlake High School benefitted from a mindfulness program in early October. A mobile PeaceBox was available on campus to help people manage stress through guided breathing exercises and the practice of being present. Local...

Researchers at UT Austin say racial and ethnic discrimination affects development — from mental and physical health to risky behaviors and academic success. The study, published in the journal American Psychologist, looked at 214 previous studies on adolescents and...

The City of Austin and the Salvation Army recently celebrated the renovated and expanded Austin Shelter for Women and Children in east Austin. The facility provides emergency shelter and a variety of services for women and children experiencing homelessness.  ...