Disabled veteran gifted custom-designed home in Canyon Lake
Brian Boone lost the lower part of his leg while on deployment to Afghanistan. In this edition of FOX 7 Care Force, we learn about his new custom-designed home, gifted by Homes For Our Troops, that has over 40 special adaptations for Boone's disability.
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.
VA introduces new suicide prevention initiative
The VA has been trying to find a way to lower the number of veteran suicides. One way they're doing that is with an initiative called mission daybreak.
Tech company uses virtual reality to treat veterans with PTSD
Chris Brickler of MyndVR joined FOX 7's Mike Warren to talk about how his company is using VR to treat veterans with post traumatic stress.
Texans to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day with online event
Laura Koerner, Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the online event happening on May 8
'The Wall That Heals': Replica Vietnam memorial to appear in Kyle
A replica of the Vietnam memorial wall in Washington D.C. will be exhibited in Kyle in May.
Texas Veterans Commission urging women veterans to take advantage of benefits
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is urging more women veterans to take advantage of the benefits afforded to them.
Local veteran continues to serve community after multiple deployments
A local veteran is continuing to serve, well-after his multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
VA's new policy tries to stop veteran suicides
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we're looking at perhaps the most important issue facing veterans, suicide.
Veterans receive new benefits after passing of Pact Act
The new benefits come from the Pact Act, which was passed last year to help veterans who have been exposed to toxins mainly through burn pit smoke.
Texas Veterans Commission looking to expand rural reach
Texas Veterans Commission's executive director and veteran Thomas Palladino discussed what the new priorities are for the organization in 2023.
What does the new state legislative session mean for Texas veterans?
Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.
Austin Vietnam veteran fights rare disorder that weakens his body's muscles
The Army special forces veteran is fighting IBM, inclusion body myositis, a rare disorder that weakens the body's muscles. His doctor says many patients end up bedridden, and worse.
Dress for Success Austin helps female veterans find careers after military service
The Dress for Success Austin organization recently brought in 18 veteran women to help put them on the road to post-military success.
Field of Honor event in Georgetown begins Nov. 5
Dr. Genie Cox and Cat Phelps, who are both with the Rotary Club of Georgetown, discuss the Field of Honor event in Georgetown.
Austin Veteran Arts Festival 2022 begins in Central Texas
Avafest 2022 is a series of events for and by veterans, and the purpose is to help each other through artistic expression and to get more veterans involved.
Former Marine builds successful small business in Pflugerville
Caleb White, a former Marine, shares his story about how he built a successful small business in Pflugerville.
Veteran uses military training to reopen, revamp Austin brewery business
With his dream business on the line, former Marine First Lieutenant Mark Phillippe used the lessons he learned on deployment to save his microbewery.
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 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.