Free Info on Payday and Auto Title Loans
The League of Women Voters of the Austin Area invites the public to a free presentation on Payday & Auto Title Loans in Texas, on October 11 from 2:30-4:30 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin, TX. A brief overview of payday and auto title...
Hutto ISD Uses Emergency System
Hutto ISD announced it has implemented Rapid Responder, an emergency management and crisis preparedness system. The system is helping all eight Hutto ISD schools to better prepare and plan for potential emergencies. Three years ago, a chemistry experiment that went...
Clay Madsen Foundation Honors Grant Recipients
The Clay Madsen Foundation, a Round Rock-based charity that provides support and resources to local families with a child battling cancer, honored its grant recipients and thanked major sponsors at a meet-and-greet in September. Honored grant recipients included: AJ...
Dance Recital Entertains Ronald McDonald House
Madeleine Nagle, a senior at Westwood High School, organized a classical Indian dance recital performed for the children and families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in late August. The dancers, aged 4 to 13, were participants of a summer dance camp Nagle hosted....
Music Fest Supports Kids With Brain Injury
On October 17, the Battle of the Youth Bands and Family Fun Fest will raise funds for Hope4Minds, an organization that helps children with an acquired brain injury. Activities will include live music, a silent auction, food trucks, carnival games and more. The event...
Goodwill Excel Center Opens New Facility
The first public charter high school in Texas for people over age 17 held tours for community leaders in late August. The school, which graduated its first students in June, opened its new facility at 1015 Norwood Park Blvd. The 31,000 square foot facility provides...
eBooks Available
Bookshare, the world’s largest online library of accessible ebooks for people with print disabilities, is once again making its 350,000-ebook library available for K-12 students through its Accessible Books for Texas initiative. Through the statewide initiative,...
Día de los Muertos Festival
On October 17, Easter Seals Central Texas hosts its annual Día de los Muertos Festival at Fiesta Gardens from noon to 10 p.m. The family-friendly event includes entertainment and activities for kids of all ages. Highlights of the festival include a costume parade,...
Hush Hush Music Bash for Kids
On October 3, the Domain joins forces with LiveMom.com and Spare the Rock, Spoil the Child to host the Hush Hush Music Bash, a free music festival for kids. The festival takes place at the Amy Donovan Plaza in Domain II from 4 to 7 p.m. The live acts include Elizabeth...
Girl Scouts Thank Firefighters
For the fifth year, Girl Scouts from Walnut Creek/Delco-Simond honored their local firefighters. The girls, who ranged in age from the youngest Daisies to the oldest Seniors and Ambassadors, served dinner and expressed their appreciation in the days around September...
New Website for MAMAs Austin
The Mother Attorney Mentoring Association, (MAMAs Austin) announced its new public face, www.MAMAsAustin.org. The 501(c)(3) organization recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and has over 430 members. The group focuses on professional development, networking...
Partnership Creates SAFE Alliance
Austin Children's Shelter and SafePlace have joined forces to create SAFE. The new organization will deliver comprehensive services and address the spectrum of needs for individuals and families affected by violence and abuse. “We formed a partnership 2 ½ years ago...
