Disabled veteran's truck robbed on Christmas morning
Steven Kelleher, a disabled veteran in Lago Vista, says he lives to help people. Now he needs help after three people were caught on camera stealing from his truck on Christmas morning.
Pflugerville Wreaths Across America led by next generation of service members
Members of Austin's Civil Air Patrol Pegasus Composite Squadron, all between 12 and 18-years-old, volunteered in Pflugerville to lay wreaths at the graves of fallen service members.
Volunteers, Gov. Abbott lay wreaths on graves at Texas State Cemetery
Hundreds gathered at the Texas State Cemetery this morning for National Wreaths Across America Day. The annual tradition honors those who served our country.
Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on soldiers' graves this weekend
This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.
Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin
The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.
Organization helps veterans with service dog costs
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Cole Lyle, founder of Kaya's K9s, about how his organization is helping support veterans' service dogs when they need help.
Vietnam veteran shares his experiences in new book
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with veteran and UT professor James Kearney about his new book, 'Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience.'
Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Care Force: Transitioning from military to civilian life
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with William Toti, a retired Navy Captain whose new book "From CO to CEO" chronicles one veteran's take on the transition from military to civilian life.
Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations
The funding will help provide services to more than 5,300 area veterans and their families across 30 counties.
Central Texas veterans honored in 86th annual Austin Honor Flight
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
WWII veteran hoping for 100 cards for her 100th birthday
A World War II veteran from North Texas is hoping others will help her celebrate her 100th birthday.
Rockne, Texas celebrates World War II veteran with annual homecoming parade
Rockne, Texas' annual homecoming parade, held on Saturday morning, was dedicated to one special man this year: Arthur Goertz, a soon-to-be 100-year-old World War II veteran who fought in the Marshall Islands and is an active member in the Rockne community.
Texas now has the highest veteran population in the country
Texas has now surpassed California as the state with the most veterans, but what does that mean for veterans? Sal Castillo with the Texas Veterans Commission joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in this FOX 7 Care Force.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Williamson County offers emergency financial assistance to veterans
In order to be eligible for emergency funds, veterans must have an honorable discharge or under honorable discharge.
Care Force: What is the status of cannabis for veterans in Texas?
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
What is the difference between Memorial Day and Veterans Day?
Memorial Day and Veterans Day are two important holidays that honor those who have served in the United States military. However, there is a difference between the two holidays.