Meals on Wheels works to feed Austin community despite federal budget cuts
Following federal cuts to the Meals on Wheels budget, the nonprofit is now in a state of uncertainty. Despite the slashes, the organization is using every day to make a difference in the Austin community.
Businesses partner with Salvation Army to help central Texans beat the heat
Beating the Texas heat isn’t easy, especially if you don’t have air conditioning. But thanks to a local fan drive, hundreds of central Texas residents now have a way to stay cool this summer.
Helicopter rains cash onto Detroit street in honor of respected community member
As many made their commutes on Detroit's eastside on Friday, some were in awe as money began raining from the sky.
Chris Kelley 5K honors memory of fallen Hutto officer
Saturday evening, about 500 people lined up to race in the annual Chris Kelley 5K at the Brushy Creek Amphitheater.
Austin Wildlife Rescue seeks food donations for rescued animals
Austin Wildlife Rescue took in nearly 2,000 animals over the month of May, and they're asking for your help to feed the rescues.
Non-profit mobile clothing closet helps those in need
For those who are cleaning out their closets this summer break and wondering where you can drop off your used clothes, a local non-profit is happy to take them off your hands.
Free meals: School sites to host Central Texas Food Bank mobile pantry distributions
Central Texas Food Bank is helping families out during the summer months when many no longer have access to free meals at school.
Hippo 5K Crawfish Stampede to help raise money for scholarships
The Hutto community is being asked to lace up their shoes and head out the Nguyen Football Field for a morning full of fun.
Pecan Street Festival's move from 6th Street leaves some vendors with mixed feelings
Austin's annual Pecan Street Festival is moving from 6th Street to Bee Cave. The festival said the move is due to “recent restructuring of 6th St. and public safety concerns.”
Austin's Pecan Street Festival moving to Bee Cave after 50 years
Austin's annual Pecan Street Festival is moving from 6th Street to Bee Cave.
Michigan family jailed in Mexico over timeshare dispute
It has been an international nightmare for two American citizens who are stuck in a Mexican jail for a dispute over a time-share for 21 days.
Giraffe in Detroit: Animal spotted in bed of pickup is 100% real
A giraffe in the back of a truck turns out it was precisely what it looked like for a Metro Detroit driver.
Central Texas Food Bank opens submissions for annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition
All K-12 students within the Central Texas Food Bank's 21-county service area can now submit their artwork for the organization's annual "Feeding Creativity" art competition.
Los Angeles wildfires: Austin woman donates proceeds to Pasadena Humane Society
As the Los Angeles County community continues to deal with active wildfires, Central Texans are doing what they can to help.
Vandegrift HS student holds toy drive to support Dell Children's Medical Center
The countdown to Christmas has already started and it's been a busy season for Santa's helpers at Vanderrift High School.
Austin Empty Bowl Project raises funds to support food-insecure Central Texans
The annual Austin Empty Bowl Project brought together thousands to enjoy some soup for a good cause: to help food insecure Central Texans.
Historic East Austin Baptist church prepares for its 150th anniversary
Ebenezer Third Baptist Church is counting down the days to its 150th anniversary.
Georgetown lemonade stand raises money for cancer research after two local children died
Two Georgetown women meet just about every weekend to sell fresh squeeze lemonade to support two of their neighbors who have lost children to cancer.
Downtown Austin mural unveiled to celebrate new beginning
A new community came together to celebrate a new beginning in downtown Austin with a mural.
Round Rock neighbors push back against trail plan by WilCo
Some Round Rock residents are pushing back against a proposed trail in the Vista Oaks neighborhood in WilCo.