Dana Cooper performs 'What is Love Waiting For'
Singer-songwriter Dana Cooper has been making music for more than 50 years. He's in town playing the Continental Gallery Friday night, promoting his 32nd studio album 'The Ghost of Tucumcari'. A couple of songs on the album feature Lyle Lovett.
DJ KICKIT Day: Shoe Collection Drive
DJ KICKIT is celebrating DJ KICKIT Day Friday night with a shoe collection drive benefiting Thrift-ish. Their goal is to collect 50 pairs of shoes. Joining us to talk about it is DJ KICKIT and Marcella Marie Lopez, the founder of Thrift-ish.
Pet of the Week: Bellini from Gold Ribbon Rescue
Bellini is a 10-month-old Golden mix who gets along great with other dogs. She's hoping to find her forever home.
Film screening: Voy a Desaparecer
Two siblings meet again after 10 years of not seeing each other in the film 'Voy a Desaparecer' (I'm Gonna Disappear). It's one of several films made by and/or about Latinos, Latinas or Indigenous Peoples of the Americas at Cine Las Americas' International Film Festival. The film's director and writer/lead actress join us with more.
Money and mental health
Almost half of all Americans say money, or the lack of it, is impacting their mental health. Finance professor Dan Roccato joins us with a little advice on both.
The Backstage Experience: Sneak peek
The Backstage Experience co-hosts Dave Morales and Jon Stenval join us with a preview of this week's show.
Mexic-Arte Museum: Taste of Mexico on Wednesday
Mexic-Arte Museum's annual Taste of Mexico is this Wednesday at Republic Square. The festival celebrates the artistry and culinary innovation of Austin and Mexico. Tierra Neubaum joins us from Capulin Cantina on South Congress with more.
Things to do in Austin this weekend: May 17 to 19
Looking for some fun ways to spend the weekend? From art and music to fairie trails and celebrations. Here's Leslie Rangel with our FOX 7 Weekend.
Vanessa Lively performs 'The Circle'
Eclectic, bilingual songwriter and nonprofit founder Vanessa Lively stops by Good Day Austin ahead of her performance at the Home Street Music Community Awareness Event on Saturday, May 18 at St. Martin's.
Austin declares it SaulPaul's 'Be The Change' Day
The City of Austin is recognizing an Austin hip hop musician who inspires kids all over the country with his positive message and story as well as his uplifting music. Mayor Kirk Watson is declaring today SaulPaul's 'Be The Change' Day. Casey Claiborne has more.
National BBQ Day: Tips on making the perfect plate
It's National Barbecue Day and we're celebrating with a local shop serving up new school barbecue and offering old school service. Tierra Neubaum joins us from the new Leroy & Lewis brick and mortar with more.
Loneliness in kids and how to help
The latest report from the U.S. Surgeon General focuses on social connection, or the lack thereof. The report says young adults are twice as likely to experience loneliness compared to adults over 65. This raises the question: what can parents do to address the issue? Alison Bogle, with Austin Family magazine, joins us with more.
'Boca Chica' screening in Austin on Friday
Today is day two of Cine Las Americas' International Film Festival. The annual event showcases film screenings made by and/or about Latinos or Indigenous Peoples of the Americas. 'Boca Chica' is screening on Friday. Gabriella Moses, the director, joins us to talk about it.
The importance of booster seats
Safe Kids Worldwide has found that 9 out of 10 parents move their child into using a seatbelt too early, but experts say it's important not to skip or stop using a booster seat.
The future of solar energy in Texas
Texas ranks second nationally for total solar energy capacity, according to the latest data from the Solar Energy Industries Association. President and CEO Abigail Ross Hopper joins us to talk more about the future of solar energy in the state.
National Barbecue Day: Leroy & Lewis
It's National Barbecue Day and we're celebrating with a local shop serving up new school barbecue and offering old school service. Tierra Neubaum joins us from the new Leroy & Lewis brick and mortar with more.
Dress For Success: Empowering Central Texas women
A non-profit that started in New York is dedicated to providing women the tools they need for employment. Since coming to Austin in 2003, Dress For Success has served more than 18,000 women in Central Texas. The organization is celebrating 21 years of community service with an event Wednesday night and everyone is invited.
Rodney Overturff performs 'A Walk Through Hell'
Singer-songwriter and guitarist Rodney Overturff plays an eclectic blend of 90s rock and new pop. You can catch him live on Wednesday at Round Rock Tavern and Friday at The Local Outpost.
Texas beach trips: Austin Travels
A trip to the beach is always a nice summer getaway, and there are lots of places to visit right here in Texas. Kristin Finan, with Austin Travels magazine, joins us with some ideas.
RED Arena Round-Up this weekend in Dripping Springs
The 14th annual RED Arena Round-Up is this weekend with a mission to empower riders with disabilities. There will be barbecue, games and more. Tierra Neubaum is in Dripping Springs with a preview.