ABC Kite Fest Canceled
Statement from ABC Kite Fest Organizers: In response to the latest developments regarding COVID-19, the ABC Kite Fest event organizers and executive team have elected to cancel this year’s event, scheduled for March 29. Protecting the health and safety of festival...Spring Fishing Classic
Taking place from March 12 to April 1, 2020, the Spring Fishing Classic at Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s is the largest free fishing event of its kind in North America. All Bass Pro Shops and Cabela’s store locations across the United States will be participating in...Austin Music & Arts Festival
The 2020 Austin Music & Arts Festival will take place March 14-15 at Old Settlers Park located at 3300 E. Palm Valley Blvd. in Round Rock. Come and enjoy live music, fine art displays, a classic car show, a custom motorcycle show, and dozens of fun attractions....Blanton Block Party Canceled
Statement from Blanton Block Party organizers: The Blanton Block Party has been canceled, but thanks to our sponsors we’re offering free admission all day on Sat., March 28, 11am to 5pm. In consideration of our community and according to guidelines related to social...Rodeo Austin Canceled
Statement from Rodeo Austin organizers: Public health and safety remain Rodeo Austin’s top priority. At the direction of City of Austin and Travis County officials, Rodeo Austin is heartbroken that 2020 events have been canceled. Rodeo Austin will respectfully...A Voice for Children: How Dionn Schaffner Continues Her Mother’s CASA Legacy
By Jennifer Hill Robenalt CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Travis County has a big job to do. And their volunteer advocates are at the heart of their service to children. It’s CASA’s mission to provide every child who’s been abused or neglected a...Capitol Christmas
Celebrate the start of your holiday season in downtown Austin at the 25th annual Downtown Holiday Stroll and KUT / KUTX Holiday Sing-Along on Sat., Dec. 7. The free festivities kick off at 5 p.m. with live music, a holiday market, photos with Santa, kids play area,...Don’t Let Bed Bugs Become Part of Your Summer Travel
Summer is here, and the travel session is in full swing. We love the idea of family trips. The fun, the memories, the souvenirs, and … bed bugs? WHAT?! If there’s any souvenir we do NOT want coming home with us after our trips this summer, it’s BED BUGS! Those pesky...N.Y.O.S.
12301 N Lamar Blvd A, Austin, TX 78753 We educate the whole student. We foster a collegial Pre-K – 12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies and expectations for civic engagement. Website 512-...Dr. Rachel Kowert Answers Our Questions
AF: How long have you been a writer? I have been creative writing my whole life, but I published my first scientific writing in 2012. AF: What inspired you to write this book? Over the last 10 years, we have learned a lot about the physical, social and psychological...Cynthia Leitich Smith Answers Our Questions
AF: How long have you been a writer? The long answer is since second grade. I dictated a poem for my teacher to my mother that was read over the school intercom—my first audio production. By sixth grade, I had a column, Dear Gabby, in Mr. Rideout’s...
