Austin Parks Foundation awards grants for improvements, renovations
The Austin Parks Foundation has announced the recipients of a combined total of $130,000 in funding to improve sports fields, trails, and more.
The Austin Parks Foundation has announced the recipients of a combined total of $130,000 in funding to improve sports fields, trails, and more.
We Are Blood facing shortage due to pandemic, asking for donations
We Are Blood says it is facing a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is once again asking for donations. Those who donate will also receive COVID-19 antibody testing.
We Are Blood says it is facing a shortage due to the coronavirus pandemic and it is once again asking for donations. Those who donate will also receive COVID-19 antibody testing.
Austin Empty Bowl Project goes virtual in 2020 to fight hunger
The Austin Empty Bowl Project has been fighting hunger in the Austin area for more than two decades and despite all the challenges from the pandemic this year that mission continues.
The Austin Empty Bowl Project has been fighting hunger in the Austin area for more than two decades and despite all the challenges from the pandemic this year that mission continues.
Hays County Brown Santa starts annual drive for money, food, toys
The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food, and toys to help families in need.
The Hays County Brown Santa program has started its annual drive for money, food, and toys to help families in need.
Local mascots promote COVID-19 safety in Austin Public Health PSA
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
Austin Public Health (APH), in partnership with the Austin Independent School District, University of Texas, Austin Community College, and Dell Medical School, has created a PSA to promote ‘defense’ against COVID-19.
ColdTowne Theater closes its doors after 14 years
ColdTowne has been a space that they say over the years has brought comfort to any who walked inside. So after 14 years, they're giving some of that comfort back to the community.
ColdTowne has been a space that they say over the years has brought comfort to any who walked inside. So after 14 years, they're giving some of that comfort back to the community.
#pollperks campaign launched to help local businesses and get out the vote
The bipartisan campaign #pollperks is aimed at getting Central Texans to the polls while also helping local businesses in Austin and San Antonio. Voters can show off their "I Voted" stickers and get a discount, freebie, or a treat.
The bipartisan campaign #pollperks is aimed at getting Central Texans to the polls while also helping local businesses in Austin and San Antonio. Voters can show off their "I Voted" stickers and get a discount, freebie, or a treat.
FOX Sports donates $43K in sports equipment to North Texas Boys & Girls Clubs
FOX Sports donated more than $43,000 worth of equipment. FOX 4 was there at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club location as the equipment came in.
FOX Sports donated more than $43,000 worth of equipment. FOX 4 was there at the Grand Prairie Boys & Girls Club location as the equipment came in.
New COVID-19 hotline provides resources, info for high-risk workers
Austin Public Health launched a high-risk worker hotline to promote the safety and well-being of the vulnerable workers in our community.
Austin Public Health launched a high-risk worker hotline to promote the safety and well-being of the vulnerable workers in our community.
Organizations help those experiencing food insecurity, get people registered to vote
Catholic Charities of Central Texas and El Buen Samaritano are getting eligible voters registered and also helping those experiencing food insecurity.
Catholic Charities of Central Texas and El Buen Samaritano are getting eligible voters registered and also helping those experiencing food insecurity.
Operation Blue Santa cancels annual parade, not accepting toy donations
Organizers have canceled the Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the non-profit will also not accept toy donations.
Organizers have canceled the Chuy's Children Giving to Children Parade due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the non-profit will also not accept toy donations.
Celebration of historic Evergreen Cemetery held in East Austin
Organizers of the event said its purpose was to reclaim the cemetery as a space of “peace, gratitude, and reverence for Black lives.”
Organizers of the event said its purpose was to reclaim the cemetery as a space of “peace, gratitude, and reverence for Black lives.”
Round Rock police to hold 2020 Fill the Cop Car food drive
Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at four H-E-B stores throughout the city.
Nonperishable food donations can be dropped off from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 17 at four H-E-B stores throughout the city.
Austin community leaders get flu shots ahead of flu season
Flu season officially begins soon and Austin Public Health says it's extremely important everyone gets their flu shot, especially while COVID-19 remains.
Flu season officially begins soon and Austin Public Health says it's extremely important everyone gets their flu shot, especially while COVID-19 remains.
Walburg community rallies around employees out of work following fire
People in the community of Walburg are determined to show that they have a bigger heart than the big fire that hit them earlier this month.
People in the community of Walburg are determined to show that they have a bigger heart than the big fire that hit them earlier this month.
Salvation Army starts 'Rescue Christmas' fundraising campaign early as demand hits all-time high
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
For the first time in 130 years, the Salvation Army is launching its "Rescue Christmas" fundraising campaign early this year as requests for its services have hit an all-time high due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Austin Parks Foundation hosting Party for the Parks at Home
The Austin Parks Foundation is bringing Party for the Parks back for another year but this year it's going virtual and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, September 30.
The Austin Parks Foundation is bringing Party for the Parks back for another year but this year it's going virtual and you can enjoy it from the comfort of your own home on Wednesday, September 30.
Fit2Vote brings together Austin fitness community to get out the vote
Fit2Vote is a new campaign that's bringing together the Austin fitness community in the hopes of getting more people to participate and vote in the upcoming election.
Fit2Vote is a new campaign that's bringing together the Austin fitness community in the hopes of getting more people to participate and vote in the upcoming election.
Salvation Army of Austin opens registration for 2020 Angel Tree
Families with children ages 0-12 who live in Travis and Williamson counties will be required to register online only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Families with children ages 0-12 who live in Travis and Williamson counties will be required to register online only due to the coronavirus pandemic.
'LAW-tería' virtual game night being held to benefit legal aid in TX
The Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas is hosting a virtual game night featuring a version of the popular game Lotería.
The Hispanic Issues Section of the State Bar of Texas is hosting a virtual game night featuring a version of the popular game Lotería.