Austin in Action
April is Million Mile Month™, a 30-day challenge to log 1,000,000 miles – and generate $1,000,000 – in support of building life-long healthy habits and fit kids. Sponsored by leading employers and supported by organizations across Texas, Million Mile Month aims to get...
Austin in Action
Texas School for the Deaf (TSD) hosted the 2014 Gallaudet University Southwest Regional Academic Bowl February 27 through March 2. The competition involved high school teams from state schools and programs serving deaf and hard-of-hearing students. The Bowl...
Austin in Action
The Westlake High School girls swim team took home the UIL 5A State title February 22, edging out Southlake Carroll by just one point for the victory. This marks the third state championship for the Westlake girls swim team since 2007. Freshman swimmer Victoria...
Austin in Action
Pflugerville’s Sarah Young was recognized for her outstanding commitment to improving her community environment with the Keep America Beautiful (KAB) First Place Youth Recognition Award. Keep America Beautiful, the nation’s leading nonprofit that builds and sustains...
Austin in Action
Austin Community College (ACC) recently partnered with Hackney Community College in the London borough of Hackney to offer students the opportunity to work on an innovative project with an international partner. The Millennial Mentoring project engaged seven students...
Austin in Action
Pflugerville ISD recently partnered with the Texas Diversity Council to host a Young Women’s Leadership Symposium for eighth through 12th grade students in Central Texas. Roughly 60 young women attended the event at Dessau Middle School, where they were treated to an...
Austin in Action
The UK-based Independent School Association (ISA) has recently elected the Abercorn International School (Lakeway) as an Overseas Affiliate Member. With this prestigious membership, Abercorn International School becomes only the fourth overseas school granted such...
Austin in Action
The Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center of The University of Texas at Austin is proud to announce new developments in the Luci and Ian Family Garden, opening May 2014. Named after lead donors Luci Baines Johnson, younger daughter of President Lyndon and Lady...
Austin in Action
Austin’s youth took education into their own hands January 19 at the 7th Annual Jam Fest. Band Aid School of Music owner James Mays organized the benefit for the Eanes Education Foundation. “These young people raised over $6,000 for teachers’ salaries in...
Austin in Action
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the nation’s report card, reported AISD students ranked second in fourth grade math and third in eighth grade math in the percentage of students scoring at the proficient or advanced levels. In...
Austin in Action
Round Rock High School senior and Dragon Band member Joseph Raby was selected for the 2014 Bands of America Honor Band. As a member of this ensemble, Raby will practice and perform in Music for All’s National Concert Band Festival March 6 through 8 in...
Austin in Action
Ten years ago in 2003, five six-year old boys joined together as Tiger Cub Scouts in Den 8. Although the Den’s membership changed over the years, the core five stayed committed and transitioned to Boy Scouts. Now in 2013, the core five Tigers are all Eagle Scouts. To...
