Science Education
A San Marcos landmark has received grants totaling $23,785 to provide TEKS-aligned learning opportunities for children in Hays County. The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University received a $20,000 gift from the Burdine Johnson...
Fighting Childhood Cancer
As part of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Random Acts of Light Campaign, Kendra Scott recently treated a young Austin cancer patient to a once-in-a-lifetime experience. M. E. Powell was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia in 2016. The Kendra Scott South...
Gala to Celebrate Children’s Shelter
On Saturday, November 10, 2018 the SAFE Storybook Gala will bring "A Midsummer Night's Dream" to the Fairmont Hotel in downtown Austin. The night will celebrate children at the SAFE Children’s Shelter and include an auction and raffle. SAFE is committed to ending...
Kids at the Book Festival
The Texas Book Festival says its Kids on Congress venue will incorporate kids' events and entertainment. The festival, on Oct. 27 and 28, will include children's book authors Jacqueline Woodson, Dan Santat and Minh Lê, Yuyi Morales, Megan McDonald, Sharon Draper and...
Rare Diseases Art Exhibit
A traveling art exhibition that spotlights rare childhood diseases is making its first visit to Texas. Oct. 1 marks the opening of “Beyond the Diagnosis,” hosted by U.R. Our Hope and Texas State University at Round Rock. According to Beyond the Diagnosis, there are...
New and Local Books
Several Austin-area authors have new books on the shelves this month. Forest Therapy by certified life coach Sarah Ivens debuted on Sept. 4 and explores the forest bathing trend — also known to the Japanese as shinrin-yoku and to the Scandinavians as friluftsliv. The...
Open Call for Girl Actors
WAITRESS, the Tony-nominated musical premiering at Bass Concert Hall in January, is looking for two young girls to perform the role of “Lulu” for the duration of the engagement. The “Search for Lulu” will take place in Austin on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m. – 12:30...
Hospital Awards
Baylor Scott & White Health leads Texas in the number of accolades earned in U.S. News & World Report's “America’s Best Hospitals” 2018-19 list, released in late August. Sixteen Baylor Scott & White hospitals were recognized, with two receiving national...
Benefits of Gratitude
New research from UT Austin proves writing letters of gratitude is a beneficial experience people should commit to more often. The gesture improves well-being for not only letter writers, but recipients as well. Published in “Psychological Science,” researchers Amit...
Literary Celebrations
Two literary festivals bookend the month of October, with the Texas Teen Book Festival happening Oct. 6 and the Texas Book Festival taking place Oct. 27 and 28. Both festivals are free and open to the public. The Texas Teen Book Festival will take place at St....
Walk for Heart Health
The 2018 Austin Heart and Stroke Walk will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20. Benefitting the American Heart Association, the walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Long Center. This year’s event will include a family-friendly three-mile walk, CPR demonstrations and...
Little Hammocks
Austin-based Kammok recently announced its new Roo Jr. hammock for campers ages 4 to 10 and under 54 inches in height. Built for both camping and backyard play, the kid-sized hammock uses tear-resistant and water-repellent fabric, has a no-tip design and a load...
