Veterans use hemp products for relief of PTSD
In this FOX 7 Care Force, we're looking at the issue of hemp-derived products that many veterans use for relief from post-traumatic stress. First, the state legislature tried to ban them. The governor vetoed that. But now the federal government has banned most of these products. So where does that leave Texas veterans who rely on these products? Joining us to talk about that is Mitch Fuller with VFW and a veteran who uses those hemp products.
State of veterans in Texas | FOX 7 Care Force
James Crabtree with the Texas Veterans Commission talks with FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren about how veterans are doing in Texas.
USAA's Honor Thru Action program
A $500 million program from the USAA is helping veterans. The company offers insurance services to veterans. Now, they're trying to do more with the "Honor Thru Action" program NOW THEY'RE TRYING TO DO MORE WITH THE "HONOR THRU ACTION" PROGRAM.
Army veteran receives new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Disabled Army veteran gets new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Wounded warrior to try for world record | Care Force
A wounded Army veteran who came home with horrific injuries is now hoping to break some records in honor of his comrades who didn't make it home. FOX 5 DC's Josh Rosenthal has more.
How do THC ban bills affect veterans?
FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren spoke with a veteran about how the THC ban bills might affect veterans.
Texas legislature takes up THC ban again
In this FOX 7 Care Force, what is the outlook for a major issue for many Texas veterans? Hemp and THC products to treat PTSD. The governor vetoed a total ban passed by the legislature. Now the issue is up again in the special session. Mitch Fuller with the Veterans of Foreign Wars joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Veterans ask Abbott to veto THC ban
The Texas Legislature just passed a bill to ban all hemp products in Texas. A lot of veterans use THC and hemp products to treat issues like post-traumatic stress. What do they do now to get help? Dave Walden, the state's senior vice commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, met with the governor's office to try and convince him to veto this bill.
Mental health issues with veterans
The Wounded Warrior Project says 63% of veterans face some sort of mental health issue. In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mike Warren speaks to Catherine Atkinson Greenlaw with Thriveworks in Pflugerville about the topic.
Bill to help veterans claim benefits
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we are looking at a maddening problem many Texas veterans are having and a possible legislative solution to it. Mitch Fuller, the legislative chair for the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
SB 3 could impact veterans using legal hemp products: FOX 7 Care Force
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
SB 3 could impact vets using legal hemp products
Mitch Fuller, the legislative chairman of the VFW, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss Texas Senate Bill 3, which would impact a lot of veterans who use currently legal hemp products.
Austin-area WWII veteran finally gets grave marker
Staff Sgt Frank Alvarado's grave now has a marker after decades, thanks to the efforts of his family.
Goodwill veteran support program
A program to help veterans from an organization not normally affiliated with veterans. That would be Goodwill of Central Texas. They have a veterans support program that focuses on reintegrating veterans back into civilian life. Jason Stewart, an Army veteran with 20 years in the military, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss.
Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Kyle
A nonprofit is trying to make homeownership more attainable for veterans to thank them for their service.
Veteran receives mortgage-free home in Kyle
A nonprofit is trying to make homeownership more attainable for veterans to thank them for their service.
How you can 'Make Camo Your Cause' and help homeless veterans
FOX is partnering with U.S. VETS and its "Make Camo Your Cause" campaign for the fourth straight year to help end veteran homelessness. Here's how you can join.
Online university helps veterans get degree
The American Public University System is one of the largest online universities in the country, and they specialize in helping veterans.
Veterans swim with sharks
Twenty wounded veterans were just given the experience of a lifetime. They took part in the eight annual Dive for Freedom where they were surrounded by sharks.