Here are five Olympic-style ways to help a kid recharge for a primary sport, or maybe discover a new one. You don't need a bobsled track or mountain.

As the Trump administration shakes up recommendations for childhood vaccines, some states are moving to ensure vaccines ...

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As children engage in various extracurricular activities, parents often face the challenging decision of whether to allow their kids to quit mid-season. This topic has sparked considerable debate ...

The Austin Film Society's 2026 Texas Film Awards will honor a mix of talent highlighting the evolving scope and identity of Texas' film industry.

Most agree MPS schools need air conditioning. Here's why it hasn't happened yet, and what would need to change.

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The four winning essays in the 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Essay Contest for Bridgeport middle school students.

The makerspace for bird enthusiasts was recently awarded $384,000 from the Illinois Audubon Society to help it grow.

For Illinois, Trump's strong-arm approach has meant regular threats to a range of federal funding streams, which add up to at ...