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.
Organizations working to make veteran homelessness a thing of the past
David Traxler, the executive director of U.S. VETS Houston, joined FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss how his organization is working to make veteran homelessness a thing of the past.
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.
Treatment courts help veterans in trouble with the law
In this FOX 7 Care Force, we update you on a service for veterans who have a tougher time transitioning to civilian life. For over a decade, Texas has set up veteran treatment courts to help veterans in trouble with the law.
Round Rock organization helps veterans through boxing
A theme that has been seen over and over is how veterans can become isolated after they leave the service. An organization in Round Rock, Comat Vets Boxing, is fighting to fill that isolation.
Texas now has the highest veteran population in the country
Texas has now surpassed California as the state with the most veterans, but what does that mean for veterans? Sal Castillo with the Texas Veterans Commission joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss in this FOX 7 Care Force.
New display in Bastrop highlights Texan Latinos in WWII
The exhibit, titled "Images of Valor: US Latinos and Latinas in WWII," is a series of panels showcasing the stories and contributions of Latino veterans.
Disabled Army veteran receives new roof in Austin
Local organizations and a roofing company joined forces to donate a new roof to a disabled Army veteran in Austin.
Disabled veteran gifted custom-designed home in Canyon Lake
Brian Boone lost the lower part of his leg while on deployment to Afghanistan. In this edition of FOX 7 Care Force, we learn about his new custom-designed home, gifted by Homes For Our Troops, that has over 40 special adaptations for Boone's disability.
Care Force: What is the status of cannabis for veterans in Texas?
In this FOX 7 Care Force, Mitch Fuller with the VFW joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to talk about the legislative changes, or lack thereof, for CBD and cannabinoids for Texan veterans with PTS.
VA introduces new suicide prevention initiative
The VA has been trying to find a way to lower the number of veteran suicides. One way they're doing that is with an initiative called mission daybreak.
Tech company uses virtual reality to treat veterans with PTSD
Chris Brickler of MyndVR joined FOX 7's Mike Warren to talk about how his company is using VR to treat veterans with post traumatic stress.
Texans to celebrate Military Spouse Appreciation Day with online event
Laura Koerner, Chairwoman of the Texas Veterans Commission, joins FOX 7 Austin's Mike Warren to discuss the online event happening on May 8
'The Wall That Heals': Replica Vietnam memorial to appear in Kyle
A replica of the Vietnam memorial wall in Washington D.C. will be exhibited in Kyle in May.
Texas Veterans Commission urging women veterans to take advantage of benefits
The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is urging more women veterans to take advantage of the benefits afforded to them.
Local veteran continues to serve community after multiple deployments
A local veteran is continuing to serve, well-after his multiple deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
VA's new policy tries to stop veteran suicides
In the FOX 7 Care Force, we're looking at perhaps the most important issue facing veterans, suicide.
Veterans receive new benefits after passing of Pact Act
The new benefits come from the Pact Act, which was passed last year to help veterans who have been exposed to toxins mainly through burn pit smoke.
Texas Veterans Commission looking to expand rural reach
Texas Veterans Commission's executive director and veteran Thomas Palladino discussed what the new priorities are for the organization in 2023.
What does the new state legislative session mean for Texas veterans?
Mitch Fuller, the national and state legislative chairman with the Texas Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), speaks on the upcoming legislative session in Austin.