Do Boot Camp Alternatives for Teens Work Better for Mental Health and Behavior?
Many parents look for help when their teen faces behavior problems or mental health struggles. Boot camps have been a common choice for years, but questions remain about whether they truly address the deeper issues teens face. More families now consider other options...
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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...
It’s My Park Day Supports 170 Austin Parks and Counting
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 is awarding over $60,000 in Student Scholarships for the Trades
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...
Free 10K Training for Austin Youth
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,...
Round Rock Area Serving Center Expansion
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...
A Celebration of Poets
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...
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Launch With Strong Early Momentum
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...























