The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is encouraging residents to get a jump on their summer to-do lists by renewing their license or ID card early or online. The summer months tend to be one of the busiest times of the year at driver license offices, and many...

Scientists have found genetic mutations that appear to be a key culprit behind a group of birth defects that affect an estimated 1 in 1,000 births. In a paper published online this week in Nature Genetics, a team of researchers led by UT Austin’s John Wallingford...

At the recent Parenting Media Association (PMA) awards ceremony, Sherida Mock, Editor of Austin Family Magazine, was presented with two awards for articles showcasing her writing. In awarding a Gold Award for Sherida’s November 2015 interview, “Coming Home,” the...

On May 4-31, Austin’s Largest Baby Shower will collect donations of new or gently used baby clothes and diapers to help children and expectant moms who are escaping abuse or domestic violence. Drop off locations can befound in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and...

Austin Children’s Shelter will hold its annual Touch-a-Truck event on May 7 at Camp Mabry. The family friendly event lets kids of all ages play on a variety of automobiles and learn how they help serve their communities. In addition to the vehicles, families can enjoy...

The O. Henry Pun-off returns to Austin for its 39th annual event on May 7 in Brush Square Park. The event, billed as the “World Championship” of puns, will run from noon to 6 p.m. and include live music, food truck offerings and two contests: Punniest of Show, a...

The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has declared May 2-8 as Screen-Free Week. The organization urges families to unplug from digital entertainment and spend free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with friends and family....

Recently, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas received a check for $21,250 in support of its Healing Hearts program. The check came from Tatum’s Love Foundation, an organization founded by Ben and Emilee Blackburn to honor a daughter lost as a baby....

The Soul of a Musician live music series continues through June with Sunday performances showcasing local artists. Founded by Rev. Merrill Wade, the series has transformed into an important therapeutic outlet for the city’s musicians to explore the emotional and...

A non-profit’s wish list often includes things like renovating a park or neighborhood rec center, removing graffiti or sprucing up a facility. Unfortunately, many groups lack the funds and manpower to complete their “dream project.” But Thumbtack--an online service...

Sixteen Austin-area elementary schools will participate in a study with UT Austin researchers, thanks to a $3.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers will use school gardens to learn whether growing fruits and vegetables and learning...