Austin's Givens District Park honored as Lone Star Legacy Park

Givens Park is one of three Texas parks honored with this designation in 2022 alongside Henderson Park in Brenham and Hermann Square in Houston.

Austin Humane Society, Yard Bar team up for pet adoption events

The Austin Humane Society and Yard Bar are teaming up for a Super Bowl tailgate party, adoption event, and Puppy Bowl this weekend.

UT professor says her self-made gin may be protecting her from cedar fever

Molly Cummings is a UT professor by day, and a gin distiller by night. She says she hasn't had cedar fever in years, and her gin may be the reason.

Austin family hopes son's love for basketball will help save his life

Simon Croke is a 'pro' at basketball, and his family hopes his skills will help bring awareness to the fatal disease he is battling.

Krispy Kreme thanking those who donate blood with free doughnuts

Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts — a dozen of them, to be exact — as a thank you to those who donate blood amid the national shortage.

Local organization hopes graduates will help fill Tesla, Samsung jobs

Skillpoint Alliance is a local nonprofit aiming to help fill the need of skilled and specialized workers within Austin's manufacturing industry.

10-year-old Houston cancer patient sworn-in by dozens of law enforcement agencies

Devarjaye Daniel, a 10-year-old Houston cancer patient, became an honorary police officer for 35 law enforcement agencies in Brazoria County on Wednesday, getting closer to his goal of 100!

National blood shortage crisis impacting Central Texas blood banks

High demand from local hospitals for blood and fewer volunteers are two main factors that We Are Blood says are impacting blood supply locally.

Meals on Wheels to continue modified meal delivery schedule

MOWCTX was previously set to resume daily meal delivery the week of Jan. 24, but will instead deliver three weeks' worth of meals on Jan. 28.