Hays County Brown Santa starts annual drive for money, food, toys
The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food, and toys to help families in need.
Local mascots promote COVID-19 safety in Austin Public Health PSA
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
ColdTowne Theater closes its doors after 14 years
ColdTowne has been a space that they say over the years has brought comfort to any who walked inside. So after 14 years, they're giving some of that comfort back to the community.
#pollperks campaign launched to help local businesses and get out the vote
The bipartisan campaign #pollperks is aimed at getting Central Texans to the polls while also helping local businesses in Austin and San Antonio. Voters can show off their "I Voted" stickers and get a discount, freebie, or a treat.
FOX Sports donates $43K in sports equipment to North Texas Boys & Girls Clubs
FOX Sports donated more than $43,000 worth of equipment. FOX 4 was there at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club location as the equipment came in.
New COVID-19 hotline provides resources, info for high-risk workers
Austin Public Health launched a high-risk worker hotline to promote the safety and well-being of the vulnerable workers in our community.
Organizations help those experiencing food insecurity, get people registered to vote
Catholic Charities of Central Texas and El Buen Samaritano are getting eligible voters registered and also helping those experiencing food insecurity.
Operation Blue Santa cancels annual parade, not accepting toy donations
Organizers have canceled the Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the non-profit will also not accept toy donations.
Celebration of historic Evergreen Cemetery held in East Austin
Organizers of the event said its purpose was to reclaim the cemetery as a space of “peace, gratitude, and reverence for Black lives.”
Round Rock police to hold 2020 Fill the Cop Car food drive
Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at four H-E-B stores throughout the city.
Austin community leaders get flu shots ahead of flu season
Flu season officially begins soon and Austin Public Health says it's extremely important everyone gets their flu shot, especially while COVID-19 remains.
Walburg community rallies around employees out of work following fire
People in the community of Walburg are determined to show that they have a bigger heart than the big fire that hit them earlier this month.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Parks Foundation hosting Party for the Parks at Home
The Austin Parks Foundation is bringing Party for the Parks back for another year but this year it's going virtual and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, September 30.
Fit2Vote brings together Austin fitness community to get out the vote
Fit2Vote is a new campaign that's bringing together the Austin fitness community in the hopes of getting more people to participate and vote in the upcoming election.
Salvation Army of Austin opens registration for 2020 Angel Tree
Families with children ages 0-12 who live in Travis and Williamson counties will be required to register online only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'LAW-tería' virtual game night being held to benefit legal aid in TX
The Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas is hosting a virtual game night featuring a version of the popular game Lotería.
Austin police cancel 'National Night Out' amid coronavirus fears
Austin police have canceled this year's National Night Out.
Texas Mamma Jamma Ride hosting Mamma Jamma Challenge
The Texas Mamma Jamma Ride is an annual bike event that raises funds to support local programs and services for those fighting breast cancer and survivors in the Central Texas community. In places of the in-person ride this year, the organization is hosting the Mamma Jamma Challenge.
FOX 7 Discussion: COVID-19's impact on nonprofit organizations
A new report from United Way of Texas highlights the challenges nonprofits are facing and United Way of Williamson County CEO Jodee O'Brien talks more about the findings.