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05/13/2026

A super great day at the Art Squared Market in San Marcos!

05/13/2026

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Once lost to science after its use faded during the Renaissance, Egyptian blue has been re-created by a team of researchers.

04/29/2026

Made by Olivia (our TXST intern)!

04/29/2026

Decades of research show resilience is a dynamic process. It’s shaped by the small, everyday decisions and adjustments individuals make as they adapt to significant adversity while maintaining, or gradually regaining, their psychological and physical footing over time.

Resilience is not about erasing pain. It is about learning how to integrate difficult experiences into a life that continues forward.

03/16/2026

Nothing to do the first weekend of April? Here's something to do!

03/16/2026

A fantastic class today at Buda Oaks making origami butterflies to welcome spring with all the things we love decorated on them!

03/02/2026

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Hays County Jail Provides Inmates with Opportunities for Growth and Rehabilitation. They offer inmates meaningful opportunities to focus on personal growth a...

02/17/2026

Find something to dabble in this month!

An expert says that dabbling, or trying new things just for fun, is good for us because it can invite a host of mental health benefits.

02/13/2026

Blind contour drawings help us realize that perfect isn't always the most beautiful!

02/13/2026

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Homeboy Industries this week purchased the Monastery of the Angels in the Hollywood Hills and plans to turn the four-acre property into a mental health and substance abuse treatment center.