YMCA of Central Texas receives $1 million donation from Sports Clips founder
The donation from Sports Clips founder Gordan Logan will be used to build a new YMCA facility in Georgetown.
Celebrating and raising awareness on World Down Syndrome Day
March 21 is World Down Syndrome Day and the Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas is holding several events.
Williamson County celebrates 175th anniversary March 10-11
Williamson County will be hosting events March 10 and 11 honoring the founding of the county in 1848.
The Yard in South Austin to host clothing swap experience
Sip & Swap is being held on April 1 at MADabolic Austin South in The Yard to give people a chance to clean out their closets and freshen up their wardrobes.
East Austin theater hosts special show asking for help on Amplify Austin Day
It’s Amplify Austin Day, a community-wide day of giving that benefits more than 700 organizations across Central Texas. One of them is an East Austin comedy theater in search of a permanent home.
Amplify Austin Day CEO discusses how Austinites can participate in day of giving
The Amplify Austin Day CEO discussed how Austinites can participate in this day of giving.
Jarrell community rallies around firefighter battling cancer
During the celebration of the new aerial ladder for Jarrell Fire Rescue, one firefighter who is battling cancer attended with his family.
Jarrell Fire Rescue gets new aerial ladder
The ladder is 105 feet long. The truck weighs almost 80,000 pounds, and has a pump and a 500 gallon water tank.
Central Texas Food Bank opens new food pantry in South Austin
The food bank says they have had more visitors than usual with many who were once supporting the food bank needing support for the first time.
Texas ice storm: Austin small businesses severely impacted by major power outage
For restaurants, the costs are really adding up: from lost revenue, to spoiled food, to employees who are now out of a week’s pay.
Central Texas Food Bank provides 500 households with food in response to increased need
About 20 volunteers took the pallets of food off the trucks, made lanes for the cars to come through, helped direct traffic, and placed food in the trunks of hundreds of cars.
First and only LGBTQ+ bar, Stonewall Warehouse, closes in San Marcos
Stonewall Warehouse opened eight years ago in San Marcos. It was an LGBTQ+ bar with karaoke, drag shows, and other events.
Funeral held for AFD Battalion Chief Travis Maher
Family and friends paid their respects to Battalion Chief Travis Maher at Shoreline Church. Chief Maher was a 23-year veteran of AFD.
Salado church hosts first service in new building after EF-3 tornado
The Salado community has been in recovery mode since April trying to clean up the destruction.
The Life Academy in Round Rock gives away thousands of toys to families
Dr. Proctor said they are planning to open the doors for the final time on Friday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Life Academy is located at 3620 Hillside Dr. in Round Rock.
Owners to rebuild after fire destroys Salado boutique
The Salado Volunteer Fire Department says the cause is still under investigation.
APD's Operation Blue Santa in need of volunteers to distribute gifts
Margarine Beaman, the President of Operation Blue Santa, discussed how the organization is in need of volunteers to help deliver gifts to families.
Baseball community rallies behind 7-year-old in hospital following crash
A baseball parent close to the family said Jude is still in critical condition.
Toys for Tots Austin needs help filling warehouse ahead of distribution to families
Those interested in donating toys can search for the nearest drop-off location using their zip code. Dispersed drop boxes will be picked up starting Thursday, Dec. 8.
Giving Tuesday: How to support Austin communities in need
Tuesday, November 29 is Giving Tuesday, a global day of generosity and giving back to our local communities after Black Friday and Cyber Monday. There are several ways to participate and over 700 organizations to support.