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A new case study by Baylor University found improved student behavior and performance at high-risk middle and high schools that used the “Violence-Free Zone” or VFZ. The “Violence-Free Zone” (VFZ) is the national model of mentoring students in areas with...
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The Hays County Food Bank needs volunteer van drivers to pick up donated food on weekend mornings from 7:45 to 11 a.m. Drivers must be at least 25 years old, with no driving citations for at least 3 years and willing to approve a background check. Van drivers must...
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The Easter Bunny is visiting Lakeline Mall from March 6 to April 4 in the Dillard’s Women’s Court. Kids can visit with the Bunny and take a photo. Set an appointment to save time and avoid the line at simon.noerrbunny.com. The mall is also offering a...
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Spring break 2015 at SeaWorld San Antonio will include daily operation March 7-22 and special attractions such as the Spring Into Night evening entertainment show and a new Lumberjack Challenge. SeaWorld’s brand-new Lumberjack Challenge: Alaska vs. Texas runs only...
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Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) will once again honor the hard work of outstanding local and regional high school students with ten $1,000 scholarships. The deadline to apply is Monday, March 30. The scholarships, which CTMC has been awarding to area high school...
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Round Rock’s youth get a real taste of police work during the Round Rock Police Department’s Junior Police Academy (JPA). The camp is designed to strengthen the connections between law enforcement and local youth, giving them a chance to see what it’s like to be a...
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A study comparing Texas youth with nearly identical characteristics shows that juveniles under community-based supervision are far less likely to reoffend than those incarcerated in state correctional facilities, the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center,...
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Stepping Stone School announced the opening of its new, state-of-the-art campus in Austin’s Southpark Meadows on March 2. The new campus features a heritage oak tree, naturally shaded outdoor play areas, enhanced security and Stepping Stone School’s nationally...
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The Texas State-Fish Art Contest, headquartered at the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC), announced the deadline for entries in the 2015 contest is March 31. The contest is open to any student in public, private or home schools in grades K through 12....
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KLRU announced its annual PBS Kids Writers Contest, designed to promote the advancement of children’s reading skills through hands-on, active learning. Children in kindergarten through 3rd grade are encouraged to write and illustrate original stories and submit them...
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Keep Austin Beautiful hosted its 29th annual awards celebration and brunch on February 4. The event honored award winners in six categories, including the Dell Youth Achievement Award and the Silicon Labs Education Award. “The Keep Austin Beautiful program has...
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UT has announced that registration for this event is now closed. On Saturday, Feb. 28, the Cockrell School of Engineering at UT Austin will host a free afternoon of activities designed to introduce girls to the field of engineering. Activities run from 2 p.m. to 5...
