Salvation Army Angel Tree applications open through end of October
Families must complete an online application and upload required documents using a smartphone or computer by the deadline.
Central Texas Food Bank launches new strategic planning tool to help end hunger
FACT identifies areas where Central Texans face food insecurity and uses real-time data to map gaps in services within the food bank’s service area.
Austin FC nonprofit giving back to low income students
The Verde Leaders Program is about teaching soccer but also about providing tools for kids to thrive academically and personally.
Austin plans network of resilience hubs in preparation of disaster
The City of Austin said six "safe locations" will be activated later this year under pilot program.
Austin Museum Day offers free admission to over 30 local museums
Austin Museum Day is on Sunday, Sept. 18. The day-long event offers free admission to over 30 participating museums!
Bobby Berk teams up with Yelp to help Texas small businesses
Small businesses across Texas are getting money to make needed repairs and some lucky Texans could win money to cover their own home improvements on Make It Happen Day.
Labor Day weekend blood drive organized by Austin nurse
On Wednesday, a drive benefiting We Are Blood is being held at the Heart Hospital of Austin ahead of Labor Day weekend.
APD's Operation Blue Santa hosting toy drive in South Austin
Austin Police's Operation Blue Santa is holding a toy drive on August 27 in South Austin.
TxDOT awarded $25M for long-distance bikeways across Texas
Funding will help build a statewide network for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Celebrating culture of Japan at Oita Japan Festival in Austin
The 2022 Oita Japan Festival will be held on August 20 at the Asian American Resource Center.
6 Austin Public Library locations to reopen Sundays
The Central Library, four branch libraries, and the Austin History Center will be open to the public on Sundays for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic starting September 11.
'Something at the Park' organizers prepare students with supplies before school starts
Community members dug into food and beat the heat with some snow cones and water slides at the 12th annual 'Something at the Park' event.
Local organization 100 Black Men of Austin helps teachers stock up classrooms
The President of 100 Black Men of Austin said he wanted kids to be able to see themselves in books in their classrooms. He, with some help, made it happen.
Back-to-school celebration at Uvalde library honors victims
Exactly 21 figures sit ready to be delivered to El Progresso Memorial Library in Uvalde. One figure for each of the 19 children and 2 teachers killed in the Robb Elementary School Shooting.
New pedestrian, bicycle bridge over Lady Bird Lake to be completed by 2026
A new pedestrian and bicycle bridge is coming to the east side of Lady Bird Lake. Construction on the project is expected to be completed in 2026.
Pedernales Fire encouraging donations to 'Operation Backpack' school supply drive
As part of Operation Backpack, school supplies will be collected at four locations in Spicewood.
MOWCTX launches "Beat the Heat" initiative to provide fans, AC to those in need
“Beat the Heat” is a $55,000 initiative to purchase fans and window units for those in need, as well as make repairs to existing air-conditioning systems.
Zilker Brewing releases commemorative Parks and Rec can
Austin Parks Foundation has collaborated with Zilker Brewing Company to create a limited-edition 30th anniversary Parks and Rec can. They're also celebrating with pop-ups throughout the month of August all across town.
Democratic Socialists of America holds Organized Labor for Reproductive Justice Rally
The event included labor unions, activists, and abortion funds. Organizers say the resource fair brings together everyone from legal experts to unions highlighting working class voices.
Fundraiser for back-to-school hairstyles for kids at Austin shelters
Jenny Perez with Sonshine Braiding has started a GoFundMe to raise $3,000 and help about 30 kids and teens currently in care at SAFE Alliance's Austin shelters.