Lifestyles
TubaChristmas returns to Oak Park, readies for new 2015 home
Last time at the mall Low-brass instruments got to shine Saturday at the annual Merry TubaChristmas show, which was likely the last to be held ...
Jenae Peterson, Author at Austin Daily Herald - Page 45 of 62
salvation army
Salvation Army set for December, hopeful for January
The Salvation Army has collected about 7,000 pounds of food since October, but with an increasing need, it may only last through December. “We probably ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, December 7, 2014 8:01 am
Austin
Austin students step up to the future
The Austin business community, along with the Step Up Achieve Austin program, has made it possible the last two years for Austin High School and ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, December 6, 2014 6:00 pm
Business
Book fair gets underway at library
The Friends of the Library book fair kicked off Thursday, and the first night started strong. “We are very very surprised at the outpouring of people,” ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 5, 2014 10:18 am
Faith
A spiritual lift during the holidays; Grace to host annual remembrance service
The holidays are a joyous time for family and friends, but they can be lonely and hard to get through for people going through a ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, December 5, 2014 9:09 am
Business
RCC receives $13K for STEM; Money will support 13 scholarships
A business is helping local college students achieve their goals of seeking careers in science and technology.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 4, 2014 10:41 am
Best Bets
Best Bets: Getting into the holiday spirit
With sights set on Christmas, everyone is getting ready to spread holiday cheer. There is a book fair with brand new books, a holiday show ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Thursday, December 4, 2014 10:37 am
News
Christmas comes to the NW
Austin (left) and Adden Johnson sit on Santa’s lap at the AmericInn during Christmas in the Northwest Tuesday night.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, December 3, 2014 10:25 am
Business
Books for the holidays; Friends of the Library partners with Barnes & Noble to sell new books
The Friends of the Austin Public Library are back with another book sale, but this one is much different than the group’s usual style. After ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, December 2, 2014 10:49 am
Michael Veldman and Friends
The final Christmas curtain
Veldman and Friends announce this will be last year
by Jenae Hackensmith, Monday, December 1, 2014 7:03 am
Oak Park Mall
Tubas will spread the cheer
Get the tubas out and decorated, because TubaChristmas is on it’s way to help boost the holiday cheer.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:01 pm
Christmas in the City
Ringing in the Holidays; Christmas in the City comes to Austin
Santa Claus visited Austin Friday night at the annual Christmas in the City in downtown Austin.
by Jenae Hackensmith, Saturday, November 29, 2014 5:57 pm
Best Bets
Best Bets: Austin kicking off holiday season
Austin is officially kicking off the Christmas season Friday night. The Austin Area Chamber of Commerce and other groups are preparing to get people in ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Friday, November 28, 2014 10:32 am
Education
Students send flags to thank soldiers
About 30 envelope-size flags are on the way to Afghanistan after ninth-grade students cross-stitched them for soldiers overseas. “It took a while, but I knew ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Wednesday, November 26, 2014 10:30 am
Education
AVID for the next level; Program prepares Austin students for higher ed
The first year of AVID, or Advancement Via Individual Determination, is underway at Austin High School for ninth- and 10th-grade students. Educational Services Director John ...
by Jenae Hackensmith, Tuesday, November 25, 2014 10:15 am
SportsPlus
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