Creative Action, a group that provides art programs for children, has announced it will move location in late December from its current site on MLK Blvd. to a facility on the Springdale General campus. The new space will be nearly one-third larger and allow space for...

The southern end of Pease Park will receive a major overhaul starting in 2020. Pease Park Conservancy has announced the design plans for the 13 southernmost acres, labeled Kingsbury Commons. The conservancy, in partnership with the City of Austin and Austin-based Ten...

Latinitas, an Austin-based nonprofit, held its annual Startup Chica conference in October. The conference teaches girls ages 9 to 18 how to solve social issues with innovative ideas and how to turn those ideas into products and apps they then pitch to a panel of...

Redeemer Lutheran School has opened a new cafeteria building to seat 300 students for lunch. The expansion also includes a nurse’s office and a nursery for the adjacent Redeemer Lutheran Church. The existing cafeteria has been renovated to house pre-K and Kinder...

Texans Standing Tall has updated the app that connects communities with underage alcohol prevention programs in their areas. The interactive tool identifies programs by region, community size and substance focus, such as alcohol or prescription drugs. Initially, the...

The application period for Bank of America’s Student Leaders Program is open now through Feb. 1, 2019. The program connects community-minded high school juniors and seniors to employment, skills development and service. Awardees receive paid summer internships with...

Stepping Stone School has announced the opening of its newest early care and education campus in Austin’s Mueller community. The campus opened on Oct. 29 and highlights “The Pioneers of Flight,” giving children a glimpse into the history of how flight shaped...

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...