Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony

Governor Abbott makes political comments during Veterans Day ceremony

Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.

Along with songs from a choir, a memorial wreath was presented, as well as a traditional rifle salute. But political shots were also fired by Governor Greg Abbott.

Austin-based healthcare company launches veterans initiative

Austin-based healthcare company launches veterans initiative

Medici s launching a new initiative called Operation: 11/11 which aims to provide veterans across the country with concierge level healthcare at no cost and without the waiting rooms.

Medici s launching a new initiative called Operation: 11/11 which aims to provide veterans across the country with concierge level healthcare at no cost and without the waiting rooms.

Austin celebrates Veterans Day with parade, ceremonies

Austin celebrates Veterans Day with parade, ceremonies

The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building.

The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the Congress Avenue Bridge and travels up to the Texas State Capitol Building.

D-Day hero surprised by friends, family with party on 95th birthday

D-Day hero surprised by friends, family with party on 95th birthday

Hubert Miller was 19 when he stormed the beaches of Normandy to help liberate German-occupied France along with thousands of other Allied soldiers.

Hubert Miller was 19 when he stormed the beaches of Normandy to help liberate German-occupied France along with thousands of other Allied soldiers.

Local Texas National Guard prepare for deployment

Local Texas National Guard prepare for deployment

Approximately 350 members of the Texas National Guard have gone through intense training to prepare themselves for the deployment. Families of the soldiers celebrated that hard work at their deployment ceremony at the San Marcos Rattler Football Stadium. 

Approximately 350 members of the Texas National Guard have gone through intense training to prepare themselves for the deployment. Families of the soldiers celebrated that hard work at their deployment ceremony at the San Marcos Rattler Football Stadium. 

Missing airman identified as recovery efforts continue in Gulf of Mexico

Missing airman identified as recovery efforts continue in Gulf of Mexico

An airman who is presumed dead after an unplanned parachute jump from a C-130 aircraft off Florida's Panhandle has been identified.

An airman who is presumed dead after an unplanned parachute jump from a C-130 aircraft off Florida's Panhandle has been identified.

World War II veteran receives high school diploma at the age of 95

World War II veteran receives high school diploma at the age of 95

A World War II veteran received his high school diploma at the age of 95 -- more than 70 years after he left school and joined the Marine Corps.

A World War II veteran received his high school diploma at the age of 95 -- more than 70 years after he left school and joined the Marine Corps.

WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton

WWII pilot celebrates 100th birthday in Bradenton

Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.

Retired Air Force Colonel Jack Koser enlisted in 1940 and served his country for almost 30 years. This week, he celebrated his 100th birthday at home in Bradenton.

Around town weekend events with FOX 7 (November 8-10)

Around town weekend events with FOX 7 (November 8-10)

Many businesses and events around Austin are celebrating Veterans and active military service members with deals for Veterans Day. There are also other fun events highlighting local artists and a few conventions running this weekend.

Many businesses and events around Austin are celebrating Veterans and active military service members with deals for Veterans Day. There are also other fun events highlighting local artists and a few conventions running this weekend.

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

Businesses offer free meals, discounts on Veterans Day in gesture of thanks to those who have served

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

On Nov. 11 this year, businesses across the United States are set to help former and active military members start their week off right by honoring their service with free food, coffee and discounts.

A tribute to the veterans of FOX 7 Austin

A tribute to the veterans of FOX 7 Austin

There are nearly 20 million Veterans living among us, we spoke with a few who work within our newsroom. 

There are nearly 20 million Veterans living among us, we spoke with a few who work within our newsroom. 

Where to find 2019 Veterans Day deals, discounts, and freebies

Where to find 2019 Veterans Day deals, discounts, and freebies

November 11 is Veterans Day and many businesses are offering discounts and deals to honor those who have served and those who are serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

November 11 is Veterans Day and many businesses are offering discounts and deals to honor those who have served and those who are serving in the United States Armed Forces. 

Family honors late firefighter with a memorial in the sky

Family honors late firefighter with a memorial in the sky

There was an incredible memorial in the sky on Saturday to honor an Arizona firefighter. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.

There was an incredible memorial in the sky on Saturday to honor an Arizona firefighter. FOX 10's Jennifer Martinez reports.