Austin Tree of the Year Awards returns after nearly a decade
The Austin Tree of the Year Awards are back after nearly a decade! Nominations will be open until Sept. 30.
Donate blood for the Battle of the Badges between June 30th and July 9th
You can cast your vote when you donate blood at We Are Blood. When you check in for your donation you will vote for APD, Austin Fire, ATCEMS, or TCSO.
H-E-B to send 500 care packages to active-duty service members
H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.
List of where to see Fourth of July fireworks around the Austin area
Looking for a 4th of July celebration to attend, or a place to watch a fireworks display? FOX 7 Austin has a list of free events happening around the Austin area.
Residents invited to celebrate 25th anniversary of San Marcos Activity Center
The City of San Marcos is inviting residents to celebrate the San Marcos Activity Center's 25th anniversary.
Austin-area animal shelters are overcrowded; adoptions and foster care needed
On July 2, Austin Pets Alive, the Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Georgetown Animal Shelter will host an adoption event.
Austin ISD hosts job fair for different departments
Austin ISD said the departments of food service, maintenance and transportation are hiring.
City moving forward with improvements to African American Cultural Heritage District
Some big improvements are coming to east Austin's African American Cultural Heritage District.
Tesoros Trading Company closing its doors after more than 3 decades
Tesoros has been at its South Congress location for 15 years. When COVID hit in 2020, the owners had to temporarily close the store and lay off 11 people.
Bee Cave city leaders to hold virtual Q&A July 7
Residents in Bee Cave can join through Zoom or watch on Facebook. The city recommends sending questions ahead of time via email as those will be answered first by city leaders.
City of Georgetown looking for artists to showcase sculptures in outdoor exhibit
Sculptures will be installed in October and will be on display until October 2023. All sculptors with works selected to be in the tour will be awarded a cash prize.
City of Austin holds first community meeting for Montopolis Pool Project
The city is asking residents to share their thoughts on the Montopolis Pool Project in the first community meeting, being held on June 21.
Rising gas prices affecting Meals on Wheels Central Texas, team of drivers
Van de Putte said at MOWCTX they are currently $6,000 over their monthly gas budget. And when volunteer numbers are down, they have to hire more drivers which adds to costs.
Family of two girls killed in Uvalde shooting speak at Texas Capitol gun control rally
The Cazares family spoke at the 2022 March For Our Lives rally at the Texas Capitol after losing two little girls in the Uvalde school shooting.
H-E-B Tournament of Champions raises record-breaking amount for Texas charities
One of the largest charitable events in the nation, the H-E-B Tournament of Champions annually raises millions of dollars to support Texas nonprofits.
We Are Blood opening new donor center in Cedar Park on June 22
The new donor center in Cedar Park will be the fourth area location for We Are Blood. The donor center, located at 251 North Bell Boulevard, will open on June 22.
Del Valle ISD Book Bus brings free books to families this summer
The Del Valle ISD Book Bus will visit locations in the area on select Thursdays this summer and is free for all families to visit and receive books and more.
Austin Public Library presents 'Banned Camp' summer event series with BookPeople
The series lasts throughout the summer with author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more at Austin Public Library locations, virtually, and at other locations throughout the city.
Two open-call opportunities for City of Austin's Art in Public Places program
The City of Austin's Art in Public Places program has two open-call opportunities for Texas-based artists. The application is open until August 4, 2022.
AGE of Central Texas breaks ground on new South Austin facility
The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.