Video resource highlights services for military families transferring to Texas
The governor's office says the video provides information on employment, education, skills development, and health services offered for those about to transfer or have transferred to Texas.
FOX 7 Care Force: Life Skills for Soldiers
Brendan Duebner with Life Skills for Soldiers joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how his organization is helping servicemembers transition to civilian life.
Valley veteran 'overwhelmed' by generous strangers after sharing his difficult journey
A Valley veteran was in a 30-day coma and woke up to eviction and his things auctioned off. He was then scammed out of $2,000 while trying to find a new home. Now a month later, it's all changed for him.
Central Texas VA begins distributing Moderna COVID-19 vaccine
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System says it is one of 113 VA Medical Centers across the country to receive the first limited supply of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.
FOX 7 Care Force: Caregivers of veterans
Dee Blasik, veteran, caregiver and advocate, joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about her experiences as a caregiver.
Retired Air Force colonel, 93, whittles walking sticks to raise money for food bank
A 93-year-old retired Air Force colonel, known as "Mr. Fix It" to his grandchildren, is using his handyman talents to give back to the community.
Veterans Affairs announces 37 centers to receive initial COVID-19 vaccines
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs released a preliminary plan for distributing COVID-19 vaccines once the Food and Drug Administration issues an emergency use authorization.
Pearl Harbor survivors remember 1941 attack from afar due to pandemic
On Pearl Harbor Day, elderly survivors stayed home to pay respects from afar due to the coronavirus pandemic.
FOX 7 Care Force: How pandemic is affecting veterans with PTSD
Mike Warren speaks with Blake Holbrook, an Iraq veteran and PTSD survivor who is also a counselor with the Samaritan Center, about what resources are available to help veterans.
Healthy 35-year-old Midlothian man with no underlying conditions dies of COVID-19
Family members say the 35-year-old father of five was an overall healthy man before he died of COVID-19. His family wants to share how bad and how fast the virus can get.
Formerly homeless veteran and mother of 6 becomes 1st-generation college graduate
LaKendra Mackey’s own experiences of facing homelessness, PTSD, and raising a child with special needs inspired her to become a social worker to help others.
Veterans ride from Round Rock to Killeen for the Boot Campaign
The ride was in partnership with The Boot Campaign, an organization that's mission is to help restore the lives of veterans and military families.
Central Texas veteran saving lives at home by donating his kidney
As an Army combat medic, his job was to save lives, so it seems that donating one of his kidneys is an extension of that.
Veterans, 100 and 105 years old, fly above Santa Rosa in WWII-era plane for Veterans Day
Before Bay Area residents Al Maggini and Del Tiedman took to the sky they offered differing perspectives on what the holiday means to them.
FOX 7 Care Force: Texas Veterans Commission
The goal of the Texas Veterans Commission is to improve the quality of life for the men and women who've served our country.
Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week offering free legal help to veterans
Texas veterans can get free legal services during a statewide effort in honor of Veteran's Day. Texas Veterans Legal Aid Week will be held November 9-13 and veterans are invited to participate virtually this year.
Veterans march in Round Rock to raise awareness about suicide rates
Active duty and veteran servicemen and women marched the streets in Round Rock on Saturday to raise awareness for the suicide rates among service members.
Veteran finally granted US citizenship -- 53 years after receiving Purple Heart while serving in Vietnam
A Vietnam War veteran and Purple Heart recipient has finally been granted US citizenship, more than 50 years after his military duty.
FOX 7 Care Force: Pandemic impact on mental health in the US military
Forensic psychologist Dr. Blake Harris joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about how the COVID-19 pandemic could be playing a role in reports of increased military suicides in this FOX 7 Care Force.
FOX 7 Care Force: Veteran Spouse Network
Dr. Elisa Borah with UT's School of Social Work and founder of the Veteran Spouse Network joins Mike Warren on FOX 7 Austin to talk about the organization in greater detail.