Austin in Action
The Handsome Father, a new national non-profit organization headquartered in Austin, launched in April and aims to foster a community of support to connect, equip and inspire gay fathers and fathers-to-be. Focused on providing education, resources and raising...
Austin in Action
If your child underwent a sports physical through the school district, you might question whether a well-child visit with the pediatrician is necessary. The answer is quality, says Vanessa Chiapetta, M.D., of the Austin Diagnostic Clinic (ADC). “Sports...
Austin in Action
PBS KIDS announced the release of an all-new web adventure: Plum Landing, which follows the adventures of Plum, a video game designer from the desolate Planet Blorb, who longs to experience nature. The cross-platform, digital adventure engages children ages 6-9 in...
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The Trail Foundation and the City of Austin plan to celebrate the grand opening of the Boardwalk on the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake on Saturday, June 7, at 10 a.m. The boardwalk provides safe, continuous pedestrian and bicycle access for all levels...
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On Monday, May 5, 20 students from Oak Hill Elementary performed traditional Mexican folk dances reflecting the culture of Mexico. “Behind every dance is a story. The costumes and the movements are designed to tell a story about working, courtship and life in...
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Austin Family was on hand to see the ground breaking for a new sports field for children with disabilities. The field will provide children with physical and intellectual disabilities a safe, barrier-free place to play team sports and participate in educational and...
Austin in Action
The pathway for historically underrepresented students in higher education and high-demand, high-wage jobs just got a lot smoother. Thanks to a $356,467 grant from the Greater Texas Foundation, Pathways of Promise, a new initiative led by E3 Alliance, is the first in...
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Ian McKenna, a fifth-grader at Oak Hill Elementary School in Austin, has been awarded a $500 grant to create a “Giving Garden” to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to children and families in his community and raise awareness about local hunger. He is one of 100...
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The Round Rock Express partnered with Texas Organ Sharing Alliance (TOSA) and St. David’s Round Rock Medical Center to host “Donate Life Texas” Night on opening day, Thursday, April 3 at Dell Diamond, to promote awareness of the need for organ donors. The non-profit...
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Most of us are now familiar with the term “cyberbullying,” which is essentially bullying through electronic technology. This includes, but is not limited to, social media sites, gaming sites, text messaging and email. The National Crime Prevention Council reported in...
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With the help of their families and the community, Berkman Elementary students raised $1,556 for the Central Texas chapter of the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Berkman counselor Lesa Gonzalez said supporting the nonprofit was a high priority for the school this year...
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The Round Rock Express released its 2014 promotional and events schedule, highlighted by the return of Bud Light Friday Fireworks and Alumni Weekend, which culminates with Jackie Moore’s induction into the newly formed Express Hall of Fame. The 2014 promotional...
