Virtual Summer

Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour Stroll through Austin's historic downtown houses during virtual tour By Katie Friel

8.10.20  |  11:30 am

In normal times, a home tour is one of my favorite activities. Traipsing through beautiful properties fulfills both my love ...

Charity Spotlight

Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive Austin nonprofit's big fundraiser goes virtual to keep the music alive By Arden Ward

7.27.20  |  2:32 pm

Every fall, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians brings together local music lovers and performers for a day full of fundraising ...

Doing Good

Hill Country counties among 10 most charitable places in Texas Hill Country counties among 10 most charitable places in Texas By Lindsey Wilson

7.10.20  |  1:49 pm

One bright spot during this difficult time has been watching people up their charitable contributions, whether that means giving money ...

Nonprofit News

City of Austin announces $6M in COVID-19 relief grants for nonprofits City of Austin announces $6M in COVID-19 relief grants for nonprofits By Vivian Ortiz, KVUE

7.7.20  |  12:45 pm

KVUE — The Austin City Council has approved more than $23 million to help nonprofits and businesses during this COVID-19 pandemic ...

Cycle for change

UT Austin's popular ride against cancer switches gears to go virtual UT Austin's popular ride against cancer switches gears to go virtual By Katrina Autem

6.19.20  |  10:29 am

In response to the risk of COVID-19, Texas 4000 has changed plans for its 2020 summer ride for cancer awareness ...

Bring the restaurant home

3 Austin chefs dish out virtual cooking classes to support urban farm 3 Austin chefs dish out virtual cooking classes to support urban farm By Katie Friel

6.10.20  |  1:15 pm

Urban Roots is cooking up something special for its next fundraiser. Like so many organizations, the local nonprofit has been ...

Y-M-C-A

YMCA of Austin flexes opening date for gyms, pools, and summer camps YMCA of Austin flexes opening date for gyms, pools, and summer camps By Katie Friel

5.27.20  |  1:16 pm

Fitness fans and parents, take note: YMCA of Austin is rolling out its reopen plan, including facilities, summer camps, swimming ...

Movie time

Austin Film Society unreels at-home movies from indie Texas filmmakers Austin Film Society unreels at-home movies from indie Texas filmmakers By Katie Friel

5.22.20  |  9:13 am

Texas movie theaters may now reopen at limited capacity, but AFS Cinema is among the many waiting a bit longer ...

Research on the Rocks

Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine Tito's pours $1M into Texas research institution for COVID-19 vaccine By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

5.14.20  |  11:49 am

A famous Austin-based vodka distiller is sending funds to a Houston research group that's working on a vaccine to ...

Opt for Optimism

Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural Austin artist talks inspiration behind bright new South Lamar mural

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4.29.20  |  12:00 pm

The new "Optimism Starts With You" mural that has gone up on the side of the restaurant TLC in Lamar ...