Austin in Action
At the recent Parenting Media Association (PMA) awards ceremony, Sherida Mock, Editor of Austin Family Magazine, was presented with two awards for articles showcasing her writing. In awarding a Gold Award for Sherida’s November 2015 interview, “Coming Home,” the...
Austin in Action
On May 4-31, Austin’s Largest Baby Shower will collect donations of new or gently used baby clothes and diapers to help children and expectant moms who are escaping abuse or domestic violence. Drop off locations can befound in Austin, Round Rock, Cedar Park and...
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Austin Children’s Shelter will hold its annual Touch-a-Truck event on May 7 at Camp Mabry. The family friendly event lets kids of all ages play on a variety of automobiles and learn how they help serve their communities. In addition to the vehicles, families can enjoy...
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The O. Henry Pun-off returns to Austin for its 39th annual event on May 7 in Brush Square Park. The event, billed as the “World Championship” of puns, will run from noon to 6 p.m. and include live music, food truck offerings and two contests: Punniest of Show, a...
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The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has declared May 2-8 as Screen-Free Week. The organization urges families to unplug from digital entertainment and spend free time playing, reading, daydreaming, creating, exploring and connecting with friends and family....
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Recently, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas received a check for $21,250 in support of its Healing Hearts program. The check came from Tatum’s Love Foundation, an organization founded by Ben and Emilee Blackburn to honor a daughter lost as a baby....
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The Soul of a Musician live music series continues through June with Sunday performances showcasing local artists. Founded by Rev. Merrill Wade, the series has transformed into an important therapeutic outlet for the city’s musicians to explore the emotional and...
Austin in Action
A non-profit’s wish list often includes things like renovating a park or neighborhood rec center, removing graffiti or sprucing up a facility. Unfortunately, many groups lack the funds and manpower to complete their “dream project.” But Thumbtack–an online...
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Sixteen Austin-area elementary schools will participate in a study with UT Austin researchers, thanks to a $3.85 million grant from the National Institutes of Health. Researchers will use school gardens to learn whether growing fruits and vegetables and learning...
Austin in Action
On April 13, hundreds of local high school students, teachers, fans and Austin media gathered at the Long Center for the Third Annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards (GAHSMTA). Months of rehearsing, local productions, and hard work came to a head as...
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Schlitterbahn Galveston Island has released a computer-generated video in advance of debuting the world’s tallest water coaster, MASSIV. The ride video, based on drawings of the ride and photos of the park, provides a guest’s perspective of riding the coaster – minus...
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Austin Voices for Education and Youth, in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, held a ribbon cutting ceremony on April 12, 2016, for its new Family Resource Center at Lanier High School. The Lanier Family Resource Center offers wraparound family...
