The largest gathering of sports and fitness groups in Central Texas is mobilizing this Saturday, July 17, to inspire Hispanic families to lead healthier lifestyles. Athletes from the Austin Aztex, the Austin Toros, the Round Rock Express, and the Texas Stars, along with 150 fitness guides, wellness specialists, counselors, and non-profit representatives, will be at the Fitness Feria to help encourage children to get active. Hispanics are the target of this fitness fair because they are … [Read more...]
Fourth of July events around Austin
Not sure what to do to celebrate America’s 234th birthday? Below is a list of events happening in and around Austin this July 4th weekend, fireworks included. Fri July 02 Carlos'n Charlie's Fireworks (Emerald Point Marina, 5973 Hiline Rd) The infamous bar and grill on Lake Travis will have fireworks on July 2 and July 3. Show starts at sunset, so it is advised to arrive around 8:00pm. Admission is FREE. The restaurant will not do fireworks on July 4; however, they will have live music. Gates … [Read more...]
NHPO Hosts Think Tank on Arizona’s Immigration Law
A representative from the Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund (MALDEF, the organization leading efforts on disputing the Arizona immigration initiatives), members from the National Hispanic Professional Organization (NHPO) of Austin, and community members gathered at Dario’s Mexican Restaurant in East Austin to discuss the effect and consequences of Arizona’s Immigration Law, which will go into effect July 29. The law has become a local concern now that Republican State … [Read more...]
$10.5M multi-use indoor sports facility planned for East Austin
Developers plan to bring jobs, an anticipated $2 million dollars in revenue a year, as well as a healthier lifestyle and a safe place to play, to the East Austin community. The Central Texas Sports Alliance (CTSA) plans to start building an indoor/outdoor multi-use sports facility on a large plot of land on Springdale Road, between 51st Street and Manor Road, in a few months. The project could cost anywhere from $7.9 to $10.5 million, depending on amenities. Developers have built similar … [Read more...]
YWCA of Greater Austin Recognizes Five Women of Merit
The Austin chapter of the YWCA, the oldest and largest multicultural women's organization in the world, will honor five women that have impacted the Austin community at their Women of the Year Awards Luncheon. The annual event takes place on June 8 in the Mabee Ballroom at St. Edward’s University. “Since 1986, the YWCA has honored women in our community for their outstanding service as professionals or volunteers,” said Diana Gorham, Executive Director of YWCA Greater Austin. “Of all our … [Read more...]
Pachanga Latino Music Festival 2010
The Pachanga Latino Music Festival, which took place on Saturday, May 22 at Fiesta Gardens in East Austin, was a lively party indeed. Now in its third year, the event had a stellar lineup, including local and international acts ranging from DJs to mariachis and traditional Tejano to electronica infused with Latin sounds. There was something for everyone at this family-friendly event, including the Ninos Rock Pachanga tent, where local artists Vallejo, David Garza, Brian Ramos, and Hayden Vitera … [Read more...]
El Buen Samaritano, helping low-income families get healthy
As lawmakers and First Lady Michelle Obama implement changes impacting health care and childhood obesity issues across the nation, a South Austin nonprofit continues to tackle these very issues on a local level, as it has been for quite some time now. El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, a nonprofit committed to helping low-income families in need of help lead healthy and productive lives, has provided health care services and health and wellness programs to uninsured families living in … [Read more...]
Youth Voices = Social Justice + Hip Hop + Creative Youth
“Hip-hop is not just music, but a support system and a social structure that unifies youth culture.” – The Cipher, Austin’s Hip Hop Project In East Austin's Southwest Key Community Center over 100 people, diverse in age, race, and class, are bobbing their heads to the rhythm as youth from across Travis County "spit their truth". Amazing young poets and artists from The Cipher hip hop project, slam finalists from the Texas Youth Word Collective, and a new group called the Rhythm Writerz … [Read more...]
Imagine Austin and Speak Week: Share your vision
Imagine Austin Community Forum Series 2 begins April 27 Austinites are once again invited to help craft Austin’s growth and development over the next 25 years by participating in the creation of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan. The Imagine Austin development process relies heavily on public input. Since beginning the public involvement process last October, the Imagine Austin initiative has received more than 5,600 inputs from residents through public meetings, kick-off surveys and … [Read more...]
CASA seeks volunteers to advocate for abused children
April is National Child Abuse Prevention month and Court Appointed Special Advocates of Travis County, or CASA, hopes to increase awareness to this serious, often-overlooked subject. “It is not easy to talk about,” said Melia Greber, Volunteer Coordinator at CASA, “and we need to take steps to change it.” Volunteers with CASA of Travis County have been speaking up for children in child protective services (CPS) cases for 25 years. Close to 80% of the children involved in CPS cases are … [Read more...]
