Young artists in Texas can get help pursuing their passion from the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) and the Texas Cultural Trust. The Young Masters grant program provides students in grades 8-11 with financial help to pursue advanced study in visual arts, literary...

The nation’s largest youth volunteer recognition program is accepting entries through Nov. 7, 2017 for its 2018 awards. The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards recognize middle school and high school students who make meaningful contributions to their communities...

Female athletes of all ages with intellectual disabilities participated on Sept. 16, 2017, in a “Miss America”-style pageant. The third annual Miss Sweetheart Special Needs Pageant was held in Lakeway and featured contestants competing in formal wear, party wear,...

Kiddie Academy recently opened its newest location, at 5080 N. AW Grimes Blvd. in Round Rock. The new facility offers a full food service menu, three outdoor play areas, secured entry and educational based technology in every classroom. This is the second location for...

More than 800 people are expected to raise over $130,000 at Walk MS: Austin on Oct. 29. Walk MS is an opportunity for people living with multiple sclerosis and those who care about them to connect, join together and be inspired. The event will take place at Dell...

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas is hosting a conference on Sept. 20, 2017. Presenter Stacy Taylor will describe innovative, effective teaching strategies, explain the science behind learning and behavior, and discuss how to translate that science into...

Effective Sept. 1, 2017, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Texas Driver Handbook was revised and transitioned to a printable, online-only format. Handbook revisions include information on texting while driving and several other clarifications passed by the...

Primrose School of West Lake Hills held a grand opening celebration on Sept. 9, 2017. The event featured family-friendly activities and a raffle. But given the recent devastation of Hurricane Harvey, the school also collected donations of toiletries, dry food goods,...

Austin organizations are mobilizing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Harvey. Here is a roundup of ways you can help: Concert for a Cause Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas will take place on Friday, Sept. 22 at the Frank Erwin Center from 7-11 p.m. and...

The Texas OnRamps program at UT Austin honored a local educator and five other Texas teachers for the OnRamps Instructor of the Year Award on July 28, 2017. The OnRamps program partners with more than 70 school districts and 350 UT faculty members and teachers across...

Sept. 1, 2017 marked the first day of open enrollment in the Texas Tuition Promise Fund, the state's prepaid college tuition program. The enrollment period ends Feb. 28, 2018. The Texas Tuition Promise Fund offers parents and loved ones the chance to prepay a child's...

The Austin Skipathon is hoping to set a world record for most people skipping at once. On Sept. 23 at 9 a.m., participants will join Master Skipper Kim Corbin in a unified skip around Mueller Lake. After the skip, participants will enjoy music, bounce houses, lawn...