Glaucoma Awareness Month

Glaucoma is a complicated disease. It can damage your optic nerve that leads to progressive, irreversible vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness. We all need to make sure we take care of our eyesight. I wear eyeglasses and know the importance of eye exams and making sure your eyes are checked regularly. So to celebrate Glaucoma Awareness Month get your eye … Continue reading Glaucoma Awareness Month

AWADAE- Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome and Epilesy

Karen Duncan, the owner of Peeks Cruises and Tours, has created a foundation that allows families, who have children or adult children with a disablility,  go on a vacation. Many families who have loved ones with disabilities do not go on vacations because they are caught up in the day to day life of caring for that person. The trips allow the family to have … Continue reading AWADAE- Adventures with Autism, Down Syndrome and Epilesy

Uniting the East Austin Community Through Giving Fourth Annual Free East Austin Community Festival Held Saturday, Nov. 4

What started out as the question, “Why is there tension between long time East Austin neighbors and newcomers?” was born the idea for the East Austin Community Festival. Now in its fourth year, event organizers see the necessity of neighbors coming together and building positive relationships. The festival is free and will be held on Saturday, November 4 from 12 noon – 6 p.m. at … Continue reading Uniting the East Austin Community Through Giving Fourth Annual Free East Austin Community Festival Held Saturday, Nov. 4