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Marking the Texas state holiday of San Jacinto Day on April 21, 2016, the Bullock Museum will display together for the first time in 180 years five historic flags present at the Battle of San Jacinto. Fought on April 21, 1836 near present-day Houston, the battle was...
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In recognition of April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Dell Children’s Child Abuse Team and its local partners honored children lost to abuse and neglect in a remembrance ceremony on Friday, April 8. Representatives from The Center for Child Protection,...
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Lifestyle brand Life is Good® has launched its first t-shirt art contest for kids, encouraging them to focus on the good and spread the power of optimism. Every time kids draw and share “why life is good” they’ll help make life better for kids in need. “The world...
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Governor Greg Abbott has proclaimed April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. While child abuse is a serious problem throughout the year, this month the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is stepping up its prevention efforts in a big way. DFPS is...
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A Round Rock woman was recently awarded a Road Scholar grant to explore the Grand Canyon in May 2016. Karen Norrod, 54, received the Caregiver Grant in honor of her work as a family caregiver. Norrod’s background includes work as a secretary for the National...
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On April 22, UT Austin’s Environmental Science Institute (ESI) will host its next Hot Science – Cool Talks, an event that brings leading scientists and their research to the community. Hot Science – Cool Talks features engaging activities for multiple age groups...
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Students from 28 area high schools will find out April 13 who takes home awards in the 3rd annual Greater Austin High School Musical Theatre Awards at the Long Center. The event honors outstanding student achievements in 15 categories, ranging from set design and...
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Local author Carmen Oliver held a book launch party at BookPeople on March 6 to celebrate her latest work, a children’s picture book titled “Bears Make the Best Reading Buddies.” “Before I was a reader, I was first a listener,” says Oliver. “I grew up with a mother...
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The Autism Society of Central Texas will hold its annual Autism Ride/Run on April 3 at Georgetown High School. Riders can choose a route of 9, 24, 42 or 68 miles. The rides begin at staggered times from 7:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. The 5K fun run begins at 9 a.m. A resource...
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The Austin Area Garden Council will hold its 59th annual Garden Festival on April 2 and 3 at the Zilker Botanical Garden. This family-friendly event is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day and offers a one-stop, garden shopping destination that includes a flower show,...
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Water is a popular way to cool off in Texas, but our state leads the nation in child drownings, with peak incidents happening in May, June and July. Because of these facts, the Texas Legislature has designated April as Water Safety Month in an effort to raise...
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Artists and students are invited to turn a baseball into a work of art in the “Have a Ball” contest in Round Rock. There is no entry fee, and all entrants receive a free ticket to the Round Rock Express game on April 16. Entries will become available...
