Best Senior Care
Austin-based SeniorAdvisor.com, an online ratings and reviews site for senior care in the US and Canada, recently announced its Best of 2018 Awards, which highlight the top 1 percent of senior living and in-home care providers. The rankings are based on consumer...
Unclaimed Property
Texans may have money waiting for them in the state’s unclaimed property database, and now they can search for it on the state's redesigned website, ClaimItTexas.org. New features include an enhanced search function, the ability to upload claim documentation,...
2018 Summer Camp Fair
Saturday, January 20, 2018 * Palmer Events Center * 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A free event schowcasing local and out-of-area spring and summer day and overnight camps for kids ages 4 to 18! Bring the entire family to learn about camp opportunities and to have some fun. We'll...
Art in Nature
This month, internationally–renowned artist Patrick Dougherty visits Austin to create one of his breathtaking Stickwork projects—a natural sculpture made completely of local tree saplings and sticks. The installation will take 21 days to build, using over seven...
Diaper Distribution
More than 200,000 diapers were distributed directly to the Austin community in December’s Austin Diaper Day, an event held by the Austin Diaper Bank. The children’s disposable diapers were handed out free of charge to the public at the Dove Springs Recreation Center....
Charity Concert
The Moody Theater (ACL Live) will be the new venue for Any Baby Can’s annual fundraising benefit, Rockin’ Round Up. The benefit concert, featuring St. Paul & The Broken Bones, will take place on Thursday, Feb. 15. Officials for the nonprofit say moving the...
Arts and STEM Youth
A group of 7th graders recently celebrated the culmination of their residency program with an evening of performance. The roboARTS program, a 12–week collaboration with The Paramount Academy for the Arts, Google Fiber and the Ann Richards School for Young Women...
Human Trafficking
The SAFE Alliance recently received a $7,500 grant from The Texas Bar Foundation to provide pro bono legal services to child and adult survivors of sex trafficking. The SAFE Alliance is an Austin nonprofit serving survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and...
Civic Lessons
Approximately 60 middle and high school students from Central Texas took part in a Civics Day event at the Texas Capitol in December. The event capped a fall semester of action–based civics education provided by the nonpartisan nonprofit Generation Citizen. Throughout...
Shelter Donation
Sleep Experts marked its re-entry into the Austin market with a donation to Austin’s SAFE Alliance. On Dec. 20, the specialty mattress retailer delivered 15 mattresses and a check for $10,000 to SafePlace, the SAFE Alliance’s shelter for individuals and families. The...
Safe Travel
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) reminds drivers that staying sober and following traffic laws means giving everyone the gift of safe travels this season. To increase safety on Texas roadways, DPS Troopers will conduct traffic patrols throughout the holiday...
NICU Santa
Last week, Santa Claus stopped by Seton Medical Center Austin (SMCA) to bring holiday cheer to parents and their babies born too early and too small in size to go home for the holidays. Babies that could be dressed were dolled up in holiday outfits, and staff...
