Military Order of the Purple Heart assisting Central Texas veterans financially amid inflation
Due to economic impacts, more veterans are needing financial assistance and organizations throughout Texas are stepping in to help.
The 38 Challenge working to prevent suicides by shattering stigma around mental health issues
The purpose of The 38 Challenge is for people to intentionally place themselves in 38 minutes of extreme conditions to draw attention to a silent problem in our community, which is mental health and people taking their own lives.
The evolution of treatments for veterans with PTSD
Tim Frere, with The Samaritan Center, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how treatments have changed for veterans with PTSD and what new treatments are now being offered.
Lakeway accepting applications for Spirit of Freedom Monument engravings
Those added this year will also be recognized at the City of Lakeway's annual Veterans Day Ceremony in November.
Biden welcomes Wounded Warriors to White House, praises members as 'spine of America'
More than two dozen veteran and active duty troops on Thursday rode two laps around the South Lawn as part of a multi-day cycling event.
Austin CBD business owner donates money, free products to veterans
The co-founder of an Austin CBD business is helping his fellow veterans by donating proceeds and giving away free product.
K9s for Warriors provides service dogs to help veterans suffering from PTSD
The organization K9s for Warriors is helping veterans suffering from PTSD by providing them a companion to help with healing and recovery.
WWII D-Day veterans honored in DC on 78th anniversary of invasion of Normandy
World War II veterans who invaded Normandy in France on June 6, 1944, were honored at the WWII Memorial on the National Mall in D.C. on Monday to remember the 78th anniversary of the event.
Texas Veterans Commission holds 5K run to celebrate Women Veterans Day
To celebrate Women Veterans Day, the Texas Veterans Commission is holding a 5K on Saturday, June 4.
President Biden observes Memorial Day with ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery
President Joe Biden observed Memorial Day with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery Monday.
What are the biggest mental health needs for veterans?
Sean Hanna with the Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute, a non-profit that encourages improved mental health policies, joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss the current mental health needs of veterans.
Air Force veteran named new Veterans Services Director in Williamson County
The Williamson County Commissioners Court selected Juan Amaya Jr., who started his new role on Friday, May 6.
H-E-B gifts 4,500 bouquets across Texas for Military Spouse Appreciation Day
Celebrated on the Friday before Mother's Day, Military Spouse Appreciation Day recognizes military spouses and the “meaningful impact they have on our military communities,” says H-E-B.
Research on psychedelic mushrooms, ecstasy as PTSD treatment shows positive results
MAPS is conducting research on using psychedelics as treatment for PTSD. So far, the results have been positive.
National Museum of the Pacific War hosts special screening of 'To What Remains'
Project Recover is a group dedicated to locating veterans who are still missing in action. Their recent film highlights that search, and was screened at the National Museum of the Pacific War in Fredericksburg, Texas.
'Magic mushrooms' for therapy? Veterans helping sway conservatives
The medicinal use of hallucinogenic mushrooms is making inroads in U.S. states as military veterans advocate for the therapeutic value of psychedelic drugs.
WWII soldier's remains returned to Mississippi for burial
Pvt. Andrew Ladner was laid to rest Saturday at Wolf River Cemetery in Gulfport.
All Black female WWII unit to be awarded Congressional Gold Medal
The only all-female, Black unit to serve in Europe during World War II will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal more than 75 years later.
FOX 7 Care Force: The evolution of PTSD treatments for veterans
Tim Frere with the Samaritan Center joins FOX 7's Mike Warren to discuss how PTSD treatments for veterans has changed and improved over the years.
Senate clears bill to make WWII Japanese American internment camp a national historic site
The Senate passed a bill to make Amache, the site of a former WWII internment camp for Japanese Americans in Colorado a national historic site.