High School Musical Awards Announced
On April 13, hundreds of local high school students, teachers, fans and Austin media gathered at the Long Center for the Third Annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA). Months of rehearsing, local productions, and hard work came to a head as...
New Ride at Schlitterbahn Galveston
Schlitterbahn Galveston Island has released a computer-generated video in advance of debuting the world’s tallest water coaster, MASSIV. The ride video, based on drawings of the ride and photos of the park, provides a guest’s perspective of riding the coaster – minus...
Family Resource Center at Lanier HS
Austin Voices for Education and Youth, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 12, 2016, for its new Family Resource Center at Lanier High School. The Lanier Family Resource Center offers wraparound family...
Flags from the Battle of San Jacinto
Marking the Texas state holiday of San Jacinto Day on April 21, 2016, the Bullock Museum will display together for the first time in 180 years five historic flags present at the Battle of San Jacinto. Fought on April 21, 1836 near present-day Houston, the battle was...
Children Lost to Abuse and Neglect
In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Dell Children’s Child Abuse Team and its local partners honored children lost to abuse and neglect in a remembrance ceremony on Friday, April 8. Representatives from The Center for Child Protection,...
T-Shirt Art Contest
Lifestyle brand Life is Good® has launched its first t-shirt art contest for kids, encouraging them to focus on the good and spread the power of optimism. Every time kids draw and share “why life is good” they’ll help make life better for kids in need. “The world...
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. While child abuse is a serious problem throughout the year, this month the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is stepping up its prevention efforts in a big way. DFPS is...
Road Scholar Grant
A Round Rock woman was recently awarded a Road Scholar grant to explore the Grand Canyon in May 2016. Karen Norrod, 54, received the Caregiver Grant in honor of her work as a family caregiver. Norrod's background includes work as a secretary for the National...
Hot Science – Cool Talks
On April 22, UT Austin's Environmental Science Institute (ESI) will host its next Hot Science – Cool Talks, an event that brings leading scientists and their research to the community. Hot Science – Cool Talks features engaging activities for multiple age groups and...
High School Musical Theatre Awards
Students from 28 area high schools will find out April 13 who takes home awards in the 3rd annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Long Center. The event honors outstanding student achievements in 15 categories, ranging from set design and...
Book Launch
Local author Carmen Oliver held a book launch party at BookPeople on March 6 to celebrate her latest work, a children’s picture book titled “Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies.” “Before I was a reader, I was first a listener,” says Oliver. “I grew up with a mother...
Autism Society Ride/Run
The Autism Society of Central Texas will hold its annual Autism Ride/Run on April 3 at Georgetown High School. Riders can choose a route of 9, 24, 42 or 68 miles. The rides begin at staggered times from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The 5K fun run begins at 9 a.m. A resource...
