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Austin ISD Educators Earn Top State Honors

H-E-B honored some of Texas’ top educators during the 2026 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony in Houston, awarding $480,000 in cash and grants to teachers, counselors, principals, school districts, and early childhood programs across the state. Among the...

AUSTIN PARKS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES POOL AND PLAYGROUND RENOVATIONS AT MONTOPOLIS NEIGHBORHOOD PARK

Media Invited to Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on June 11 at 10:00 AM - WHAT: Austin Parks Foundation and Austin Parks and Recreation will host a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the pool and playground renovations at Montopolis Neighborhood Park on Thursday, June 11, at...

New YMCA Campus to Expand Family Wellness, Childcare, and Recreation in Northwest Austin

Greater Austin YMCA has announced an $18 million total commitment from The Schmetterling Foundation, led by philanthropists Colleen and Jim Clark, advancing construction of the future Schmetterling YMCA campus in the Four Points area. The investment will expand access...

Hutto’s Hooky Named Among World’s Top 20 Cinemas While Delighting Local Families

Golf for $5: A Summer Opportunity for Austin Families

This summer, Austin families have a new reason to head to the course. Bank of America is expanding access to golf through its “Golf with Us” program, offering local kids a chance to play without the high costs that can put the sport out of reach. In partnership...

Kindergarten Teacher Olivia Joseph Earns National Spotlight

A routine morning assembly at Howard Norman Elementary quickly turned unforgettable when kindergarten teacher Olivia Joseph was surprised with one of the nation’s top honors in education, the Milken Educator Award. The recognition, often called the “Oscars of...

Hand to Hold® Celebrates NICU Graduates in Austin

Families across Central Texas are invited to the 2026 NICU Family Celebration on April 25 at Branch Park Pavilion in Austin. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., this festive, family-friendly event honors the strength and resilience of NICU graduates and their loved ones. Hosted...

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Why Our Buebonnets Are So Special

Mar 31, 2026 | 0 Comments

When our family moved to Texas in late August 2015, the landscape did not exactly win us over. The grass was faded from the summer heat, the trees looked tired, and the air felt heavy enough to wear. If it were possible to water plants with perspiration, we would have...

The Ultimate Guide to Austin Summer Camps

Feb 26, 2026 | 0 Comments

Summer in Austin has a rhythm all its own. Long, sunny days. Afternoons that stretch until the fireflies emerge. And for many families, the looming question that arrives weeks before the last day of school: What are my kids doing this summer? You are in luck....

Valentine Chemistry

Jan 28, 2026 | 0 Comments

Everyone knows Valentine’s Day is celebrated in February, but did you know February is also American Heart Month? With hearts everywhere you look, what better time for an annual reminder to pay attention to your heart health? Valentine’s Day and American Heart Month...