Donate blood for the Battle of the Badges between June 30th and July 9th

You can cast your vote when you donate blood at We Are Blood. When you check in for your donation you will vote for APD, Austin Fire, ATCEMS, or TCSO.

H-E-B to send 500 care packages to active-duty service members

H-E-B is inviting customers to nominate an active-duty service member to receive the care package. Nominations are now open and will be accepted until 500 are received.

List of where to see Fourth of July fireworks around the Austin area

Looking for a 4th of July celebration to attend, or a place to watch a fireworks display? FOX 7 Austin has a list of free events happening around the Austin area.

Austin-area animal shelters are overcrowded; adoptions and foster care needed

On July 2, Austin Pets Alive, the Austin Animal Center, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter, and Georgetown Animal Shelter will host an adoption event.

Austin ISD hosts job fair for different departments

Austin ISD said the departments of food service, maintenance and transportation are hiring.

Tesoros Trading Company closing its doors after more than 3 decades

Tesoros has been at its South Congress location for 15 years. When COVID hit in 2020, the owners had to temporarily close the store and lay off 11 people.

Bee Cave city leaders to hold virtual Q&A July 7

Residents in Bee Cave can join through Zoom or watch on Facebook. The city recommends sending questions ahead of time via email as those will be answered first by city leaders.

City of Georgetown looking for artists to showcase sculptures in outdoor exhibit

Sculptures will be installed in October and will be on display until October 2023. All sculptors with works selected to be in the tour will be awarded a cash prize.

City of Austin holds first community meeting for Montopolis Pool Project

The city is asking residents to share their thoughts on the Montopolis Pool Project in the first community meeting, being held on June 21.

Rising gas prices affecting Meals on Wheels Central Texas, team of drivers

Van de Putte said at MOWCTX they are currently $6,000 over their monthly gas budget. And when volunteer numbers are down, they have to hire more drivers which adds to costs.

H-E-B Tournament of Champions raises record-breaking amount for Texas charities

One of the largest charitable events in the nation, the H-E-B Tournament of Champions annually raises millions of dollars to support Texas nonprofits.

We Are Blood opening new donor center in Cedar Park on June 22

The new donor center in Cedar Park will be the fourth area location for We Are Blood. The donor center, located at 251 North Bell Boulevard, will open on June 22.

Del Valle ISD Book Bus brings free books to families this summer

The Del Valle ISD Book Bus will visit locations in the area on select Thursdays this summer and is free for all families to visit and receive books and more.

Austin Public Library presents 'Banned Camp' summer event series with BookPeople

The series lasts throughout the summer with author events, storytimes, book clubs, and more at Austin Public Library locations, virtually, and at other locations throughout the city. 

Two open-call opportunities for City of Austin's Art in Public Places program

The City of Austin's Art in Public Places program has two open-call opportunities for Texas-based artists. The application is open until August 4, 2022.

AGE of Central Texas breaks ground on new South Austin facility

The new South Austin center will provide programming and support for older adults and family caregivers, including a state-of-the-art, non-residential adult day health center for older adults living with memory loss or dementia.

Kyle Parks & Recreation kicks off Market Days with Juneteenth event

The event will feature a Juneteenth Proclamation and live performances as well as local vendors, arts and crafts, farm to market items and more.