Veteran-created business teaches self defense in Cedar Park
In Cedar Park, there is a thriving veteran-created business that's now nationwide. It specializes in teaching people self-defense skills.
Pilots, lawmakers want FAA to reform how it handles mental health
A local commercial pilot said he can no longer fly, as of now, because of how the FAA is addressing veterans and mental health. He said his story highlights a much broader dilemma.
New VA rule could prevent veterans from being buried with spouses
Critics say rules present veterans with 'false choice'
Are psychedelics the future of treating veteran mental health?
Can psychedelics help treat veteran mental health issues? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Mitch Fuller with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars to learn more.
Veteran admits to faking need for wheelchair to claim over $660K in benefits
A New Hampshire veteran admitted that he was faking his need for a wheelchair for two decades in order to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in benefits.
Veterans in the workforce: Are they thriving?
Are veterans thriving in the work force? FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Trevor Bogan of the Top Employers Institute to see what can be done to improve veteran success.
Disabled veteran's truck robbed on Christmas morning
Steven Kelleher, a disabled veteran in Lago Vista, says he lives to help people. Now he needs help after three people were caught on camera stealing from his truck on Christmas morning.
Pflugerville Wreaths Across America led by next generation of service members
Members of Austin's Civil Air Patrol Pegasus Composite Squadron, all between 12 and 18-years-old, volunteered in Pflugerville to lay wreaths at the graves of fallen service members.
Volunteers, Gov. Abbott lay wreaths on graves at Texas State Cemetery
Hundreds gathered at the Texas State Cemetery this morning for National Wreaths Across America Day. The annual tradition honors those who served our country.
Wreaths Across America to lay wreaths on soldiers' graves this weekend
This weekend, volunteers and staff with Wreaths Across America will be placing wreaths on the graves of veterans and fallen soldiers at cemeteries across the country. FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren has more in this Care Force.
Texas World War II veterans honored in 88th Honor Flight Austin
The 88th Honor Flight Austin left Austin-Bergstrom Wednesday. The flight is taking 11 World War II veterans to Washington, D.C. to visit the memorials that honor their service.
Organization helps veterans with service dog costs
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren speaks with Cole Lyle, founder of Kaya's K9s, about how his organization is helping support veterans' service dogs when they need help.
Vietnam veteran shares his experiences in new book
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with veteran and UT professor James Kearney about his new book, 'Duty to Serve, Duty to Conscience.'
Celebrating Veterans Day: How these organizations are helping empower our vets
This Veterans Day, LiveNow from FOX spoke with the people helping to empower veterans with resources they need to thrive. Here’s a look at what they do.
Minnesota Korean War veteran still waits for Purple Heart medal after 70 Years
Earl Meyer remembers in vivid detail when his platoon came under heavy fire during the Korean War -- he still has shrapnel embedded in his thigh. But over 70 years later, the 96-year-old is still waiting for the U.S. Army to recognize his injury and to award him a Purple Heart medal.
Care Force: Transitioning from military to civilian life
In this FOX 7 Care Force, FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren chats with William Toti, a retired Navy Captain whose new book "From CO to CEO" chronicles one veteran's take on the transition from military to civilian life.
Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations
The funding will help provide services to more than 5,300 area veterans and their families across 30 counties.
Central Texas veterans honored in 86th annual Austin Honor Flight
An opportunity of a lifetime. Friday morning, 41 area veterans flew out from Austin-Bergstrom to Washington D.C. to visit the war memorials built in their honor.
How a government shutdown will affect veterans
Veterans should prepare for some services to be cut until the shutdown ends.
WWII veteran hoping for 100 cards for her 100th birthday
A World War II veteran from North Texas is hoping others will help her celebrate her 100th birthday.