(Photo courtesy of City of Austin) Looking to grow your green space this spring? Austin families have several easy, affordable ways to add trees and support a healthier environment. Through NeighborWoods, a partnership between the City of Austin and TreeFolks,...

Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Ed Fund have partnered to bring a new field trip program to Zilker Park, centered around rides on Austin’s iconic Zilker Eagle mini train. The program provides AISD students with a free, fun, and educational experience connecting...

  Texas Gov. Greg Abbott invited St. Michael’s Prep FIRST Tech Challenge Team 12928, the Lightsaders, to represent Texas at the inaugural United States Governor’s Cup FIRST Tech Challenge Showcase in Washington, D.C., held in February. In a formal letter to...

  Austin families can roll up their sleeves for the spring edition of It’s My Park Day on Saturday, March 7. Hosted by the Austin Parks Foundation, the biannual event has united neighbors for more than two decades to care for trails, greenbelts, and neighborhood...

The Hourglass Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and the Philanthropic Arm of Flexco Fleet Services, has opened the application window for their 2026 student scholarship opportunities. The Hourglass Foundation is committed to being a small part of a larger solution to...

  This spring, Austin Youth Fitness invites third through eighth graders to lace up for the Govalle 10K Training Club, a free program designed to prepare young runners for the Capitol 10K. Held Saturdays from 9 to 10 a.m., now through April 4, excluding March 21,...

The Round Rock Area Serving Center opened a new facility for the Treasures Charity Resale Shop & Boutique to support the food pantry and program services. The clothing and furniture store is open to the public and is located at 1075 E Main Street, Round Rock...

Year after year, publishing poetry has become a cherished tradition for Mrs. Manisha Winchell's second-grade classroom at Harmony Science Academy-Cedar Park. Sixteen of her students recently received national recognition after their work was selected for publication...

  Hundreds of private schools and education providers across Texas are signing on to the new Texas Education Freedom Accounts program, signaling strong interest ahead of its first year. Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced that about 600 private...

  An Austin early childhood education program is being recognized for going above and beyond for local families. H-E-B has named the Goodwill Exploration Center in Austin a finalist in the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards, an annual program that honors...

Give Back Together: Celebrate National Blood Donor Month with We Are Blood January marks National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the life-saving contributions of blood and platelet donors across the country. Central Texas families are encouraged to participate...

    University of Texas football legend and former Kansas City Chiefs Pro Bowler Derrick Johnson is connecting with families through his debut children’s book, Super DJ Saves Field Day, a story rooted in empowerment, education, and self-belief. Inspired by...