Austin ISD Educators Earn Top State Honors
H-E-B honored some of Texas’ top educators during the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony in Houston, awarding $480,000 in cash and grants to teachers, counselors, principals, school districts, and early childhood programs across the state. Among the...
AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES POOL AND PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS AT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
Media Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 11 at 10:00 AM - WHAT: Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the pool and playground renovations at Montopolis Neighborhood Park on Thursday, June 11, at...
New YMCA Campus to Expand Family Wellness, Childcare, and Recreation in Northwest Austin
Greater Austin YMCA has announced an $18 million total commitment from The Schmetterling Foundation, led by philanthropists Colleen and Jim Clark, advancing construction of the future Schmetterling YMCA campus in the Four Points area. The investment will expand access...
Hutto’s Hooky Named Among World’s Top 20 Cinemas While Delighting Local Families
Golf for $5: A Summer Opportunity for Austin Families
This summer, Austin families have a new reason to head to the course. Bank of America is expanding access to golf through its “Golf with Us” program, offering local kids a chance to play without the high costs that can put the sport out of reach. In partnership...
Kindergarten Teacher Olivia Joseph Earns National Spotlight
A routine morning assembly at Howard Norman Elementary quickly turned unforgettable when kindergarten teacher Olivia Joseph was surprised with one of the nation’s top honors in education, the Milken Educator Award. The recognition, often called the “Oscars of...
Hand to Hold® Celebrates NICU Graduates in Austin
Families across Central Texas are invited to the 2026 NICU Family Celebration on April 25 at Branch Park Pavilion in Austin. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this festive, family-friendly event honors the strength and resilience of NICU graduates and their loved ones. Hosted...
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Baby Giraffes Delight Hill Country Visitors
Spring in the Texas Hill Country brings an extra dose of wonder this year with the arrival of two baby giraffes at Longneck Manor. The Fredericksburg wildlife destination recently welcomed a female calf, born Feb. 9 to 5-year-old Tana, and a male calf, born...
Grow Your Green Space With Free Trees in Austin
(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 Launch Free Zilker Eagle Field Trips for AISD Students
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...
Austin Students Represented Texas at InauguralGovernor’s Cup Robotics Showcase
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...
