Austin, like most cities in Texas, is filled with awesome Mexican Food Restaurants–-but what’s the best place to grab a wet Burrito or some amazing Tacos? We’ve got you covered in this guide to the Best Mexican Restaurants in Austin. While some of these restaurants aren’t exactly full service we still think these have the […]
With over 128 campuses within the Austin Independent School District the Austin Public Education Foundation (APEF) has a lot on their plate. Created over 20 years ago to support and enhance the work of the Austin Independent School District APEF’s core mission is fundraising for broad school district initiatives support. The Austin Public Education Foundation […]
More than 52,000 unaccompanied children have crossed the border illegally since October, a situation lawmakers are deeming a national crisis. On Thursday, a congressional committee will meet at the spot where many have crossed into the country to try and find a solution to the growing problem. Members of Congress will gather for a field […]
Two men are charged in connection with the shooting death of a 17-year-old. Justice Rain Presto, 17, died on June 22. Police have charged Patrick Molina, 18, and Kent Haley, 19. Both are charged with tampering with physical evidence. Molina is also charged with manslaughter. According to the arrest affidavit, witnesses told police Molina shot […]
Over the last decade, shoppers have laid to rest the paper-or-plastic question once and for all by using a set of reusable shopping bags. It’s a simple way to use less. Just like giving up plastic bags, eco-conscious stores and shoppers are going beyond the bag to eliminate unnecessary packaging altogether. Just imagine a shopping cart filled with food and not a single box, can or […]
When Gabrielle Anwar was a little girl, growing up in a Middlesex, England country village, she made more caterpillar egg cartons than she can remember. It wasn’t that the actress’s family couldn’t afford toys. “We’re not big spenders and we lived a very simple life,” she says. “It was the 1970s and Green Peace wasn’t hip, but it was an emerging movement. However, I always found the […]
According to a University of Oxford study, people who monitored their energy use saved 5 to 15 percent more energy. Still not convinced? Here are just a few reasons to try energy monitoring. Understand energy costs of ‘vampire’ devices, long showers, leaving the lights on, keeping the HVAC system on, etc. Detect if appliances need […]
When it comes to home energy use, the popular business axiom, “You can’t manage what you don’t measure,” applies. Even after people learn that they can save energy and money by turning off the lights and unplugging their phone chargers, there are no measurements or concrete dollar figures. And often, it’s not enough to get someone […]
After assembling a work crew to build an eco-friendly home from the ground up, Amy Holmwood observed that not all of the contractors were green to the core. A company hired to install insulation made of recycled newspaper used a diesel generator to power the equipment instead of a cleaner, greener power source like solar. […]
Recycle or reuse whenever possible, and dispose of properly as a last resort. While lawful disposal varies by jurisdiction, it’s important to understand and follow some universal guidelines. Here’s how to deal with (or find the right place in your area) ten unwanted items: MEDICATIONS Do not flush unless packaging says to. Mix with an […]