Saturday, Sept. 13

• 2014 Texas Heroes for Children Gala, honoring State Reps. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, and John Frullo, R-Lubbock; 208 Barton Springs Rd., Austin (6-10 p.m.)

Thursday, Sept. 18

• Colorado River Alliance Barstow Speaker Series; 111 E. Cesar Chavez St., Austin (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.)
  
• Rep. Ron Reynolds, D-Missouri City, birthday celebration and fundraiser; 12330 Southwest Fwy., Stafford (6-9 p.m.)