Biden signs 4 bills aimed at supporting veterans and their families
President Joe Biden signed four bills into law that aim to assist U.S. veterans and their families, including additional funding and support for maternity care.
Thousands of military families struggle to put food on the table
As many as 160,000 active-duty military members are having trouble feeding their families, yet an obscure federal rule prevents thousands from receiving food stamps: "It's a shocking truth that's known to many food banks across the United States. This should be the cause of deep embarrassment."
City of Kyle holds its 2021 Veterans Day parade
The City of Kyle partnered with VFW Post 12058 and AMVETS to host a Veterans Day parade and commemoration event to honor local veterans.
What is Austin doing for homeless veterans?
Recent data does show the number of homeless veterans in the Austin area has improved in recent years. In 2011, veterans accounted for over 14% of the homeless population in Austin. Now, they account for less than 3%.
UT Austin named best Texas school for veterans
UT Austin currently serves around 475 military veterans, and close to 1,300 students are spouses or children of current or former military members.
Veterans honored during ceremony in Georgetown for Veterans Day
The ceremony included a special recognition for those who wore a uniform during the 19-year-long War on Terror and for 13 service members who died during the evacuation in Afghanistan.
Biden calls veterans the 'soul of America' in Arlington ceremony
President Biden visited the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Veterans Day and announced an effort to better identify toxic air issues for deployed troops.
Commemorating a century of honor at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
Arlington National Cemetery is preparing to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier this Veterans Day, Nov. 11.
Groups clean veteran headstones ahead of Veterans Day in Round Rock
Groups in Williamson County spent Saturday cleaning headstones at a Round Rock cemetery ahead of Veterans Day.
City of Georgetown to hold Veterans Day events
The City of Georgetown will be holding its annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Nov. 11.
FOX 7 Care Force: Austin Veteran Arts Festival
Herlinda Zamora with the City of Austin joins Mike Warren to talk about the 3rd annual Austin Veterans Arts festival.
Canine Companions puppy trainers meet their service dog puppies
Five eight-week-old future service dogs met the volunteer puppy raisers they'll be spending the next year and a half with training and socializing.
Pearl Harbor survivor, WWII veteran asks for birthday cards for his 100th birthday
A World War II veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor needs your help to celebrate his milestone 100th birthday by sending him birthday cards to celebrate his big day on Dec. 13.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas Veterans Commission grant program and services
One of the many things the organization does is fund smaller service organizations that work directly with veterans in need and recently it awarded almost $7 million in grants.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veterans and dementia
The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is hosting a webinar for Texas veterans to discuss the topic of dementia.
Vietnam War veteran needs help starting barber shop back up
It was at the age of 13, Robert Guidry fell in love with cutting hair, first his brother and then others. It wasn’t until he served in the Marines during the Vietnam War did he realize even more the importance of a good cut.
Central Texas Food Bank expands grocery home delivery program
Disabled persons, veterans, and active-duty military who cannot attend in-person distributions are now eligible for free monthly grocery deliveries.
From Ground Zero to Afghanistan, veteran reflects on rage and perspective
Bryan Stern remembers running from the disintegrating World Trade Center, turning around, and not being sure that what he was seeing was even real. After that, he headed to Afghanistan: "I remember wanting my pound of flesh."
FOX 7 Care Force: Suicide among veterans and active duty military
A new study released by the Costs of War Project looks at the costs of deployment and how servicemen and women struggle.
FOX 7 Care Force: Push to provide services for local veterans
Manuel Jimenez, Chair of the Austin Veterans Commission, is the man behind the push to get the City of Austin to create an Office of Veteran and Military Affairs.