An Austin military family now proudly owns a re-furbished Kia Soul. It's all part of Progressive Insurance's Keys to Progress Program, a one-day event that grants free cars to veterans across the nation.More>>
World War II truly threatened our very existence as a culturally diverse, free nation. The men and women who fought and won the great conflict are now in their 80s and 90s and we are losing these heroes and their accounts of the war at the rate of approximately 600 per day.More>>
A former Marine from New Braunfels, who is suffering from PTSD after serving in Iraq, is now in jail on attempted murder charges. One of the people he allegedly attempted to murder is his mother, who'sMore>>
A special homecoming is being put together in Round Rock for one of our wounded warriors. A non-profit volunteer group called Helping a Hero is having a house built! It began with shovels filled with dirt,More>>
Richard Overton, 107, of Austin, is believed to be America's oldest living World War II veteran. He had planned to spend Memorial Day quietly at home with close friends. However, that changed for aboutMore>>
Millions of families across the country will fire up their grills today as the unofficial kick off to barbecue season. Now, you can turn your summer cook-out into a fundraiser for our troops The USO isMore>>
The FOX7 Care Force is honoring our wounded warriors by looking at a place that helps make them whole again, if not in body then certainly in spirit. The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army MedicalMore>>
Veterans injured while on active duty often have to go through a long, complicated process in order to get the disability benefits they're entitled to. According to the Texas Veterans Commission, theMore>>
Friday, May 10 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-10 20:23:24 GMT
The Telling Project, a theater production where veterans and family members go on stage to tell their stories. It's a show that's helping veterans and their families cope with life after the military.
The Telling Project, a theater production where veterans and family members go on stage to tell their stories. It's a show that's helping veterans and their families cope with life after the military.
Thursday, April 25 2013 3:39 PM EDT2013-04-25 19:39:42 GMT
Blue Star Mothers is a service organization that started during World War II and with the country at war over the last decade the group is doing what it's always done, serve and support military families. A
Blue Star Mothers is a service organization that started during World War II and with the country at war over the last decade the group is doing what it's always done, serve and support military families. A
Thursday, April 11 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-04-11 22:46:08 GMT
The Hazlewood Act is one of the great things about being a veteran in Texas. In short it gives vets and their families 150 class hours at any state university in Texas. Thousands of vets take advantage
The Hazlewood Act is one of the great things about being a veteran in Texas. In short it gives vets and their families 150 class hours at any state university in Texas. Thousands of vets take advantage
Tuesday, April 9 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-04-09 14:52:35 GMT
There are nearly two million military children sacrificing on behalf of our nation. In honor of these unsung heroes the U.S. Department of Defense has designated April as Month of the Military Child.
There are nearly two million military children sacrificing on behalf of our nation. In honor of these unsung heroes the U.S. Department of Defense has designated April as Month of the Military Child.
Thursday, April 4 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-04-05 02:35:08 GMT
Texas Operation Military Kids is a youth program for the children of military men and women across the state. And Thursday night, more than 300 complimentary tickets were set aside for military and their
Texas Operation Military Kids is a youth program for the children of military men and women across the state. And Thursday night, more than 300 complimentary tickets were set aside for military and their
Thursday, March 28 2013 5:23 PM EDT2013-03-28 21:23:27 GMT
In our state about 11 percent of veterans are women. And in Texas they want to create their own businesses. Of the vets the Texas Veterans Commission's veterans entrepreneur program is helping start companies—24
In our state about 11 percent of veterans are women. And in Texas they want to create their own businesses. Of the vets the Texas Veterans Commission's veterans entrepreneur program is helping start companies—24
Tuesday, March 26 2013 9:31 PM EDT2013-03-27 01:31:01 GMT
A group of University of Texas students are leading a movement that's catching on in a big way and bringing a well-known name in Longhorn football back to campus.
A group of University of Texas students are leading a movement that's catching on in a big way and bringing a well-known name in Longhorn football back to campus.
Thursday, March 14 2013 8:18 PM EDT2013-03-15 00:18:23 GMT
This is Texas women veteran's month and that is our focus. There are about 188,000 women veterans in Texas, the second most of any state. We're having a conversation with Angela Shinn the Women Veteran's
This is Texas women veteran's month and that is our focus. There are about 188,000 women veterans in Texas, the second most of any state. We're having a conversation with Angela Shinn the Women Veteran's
Thursday, February 28 2013 3:41 PM EST2013-02-28 20:41:09 GMT
A south Austin veteran by the name of Andrew O'Brien is trying to stop the epidemic of suicides among active duty military and veterans. He has valuable perspective on this issue. He tried to kill himself
A south Austin veteran by the name of Andrew O'Brien is trying to stop the epidemic of suicides among active duty military and veterans. He has valuable perspective on this issue. He tried to kill himself
Friday, February 8 2013 10:49 PM EST2013-02-09 03:49:13 GMT
The Texas Veterans Commission is the oldest and largest state veteran's organizations in the country.Joining FOX 7 to talk about what they do and how they can help vets is Cheri Smith.
The Texas Veterans Commission is the oldest and largest state veteran's organizations in the country.Joining FOX 7 to talk about what they do and how they can help vets is Cheri Smith.
Thursday, January 31 2013 6:47 PM EST2013-01-31 23:47:08 GMT
Women vets, and the wives, mothers, daughters and sisters of vets are a group with distinct needs and challenges. In Austin there are two women that are doing everything they can to help those people re-connect. They
Women vets, and the wives, mothers, daughters and sisters of vets are a group with distinct needs and challenges. In Austin there are two women that are doing everything they can to help those people re-connect. They
Thursday, January 17 2013 6:48 PM EST2013-01-17 23:48:37 GMT
People are coming together to help a vet and his wife make a life in Giddings. It began in Giddings with a donated house. An east coast non-profit group called HonorVet contacted community leaders in
People are coming together to help a vet and his wife make a life in Giddings. It began in Giddings with a donated house. An east coast non-profit group called HonorVet contacted community leaders in
Thursday, December 13 2012 6:55 PM EST2012-12-13 23:55:51 GMT
A couple times a month disabled soldiers from the San Antonio Military Medical Facilities and vets can come to the Texas Rowing Center and hit the water for adaptive rowing practice. Two recovering troops
A couple times a month disabled soldiers from the San Antonio Military Medical Facilities and vets can come to the Texas Rowing Center and hit the water for adaptive rowing practice. Two recovering troops
Thursday, November 29 2012 6:42 PM EST2012-11-29 23:42:44 GMT
In Central Texas there hundreds of ways to help and support returning veterans and one of those ways is through music. FOX 7 photojournalist Peter Hull takes us to the Saxon Pub for a free music workshop
In Central Texas there hundreds of ways to help and support returning veterans and one of those ways is through music. FOX 7 photojournalist Peter Hull takes us to the Saxon Pub for a free music workshop
Friday, November 16 2012 3:30 PM EST2012-11-16 20:30:24 GMT
This weekend the charity Brides Across America provided brides that were either on active duty with the military or engaged to somebody who is with free wedding dresses.
This weekend the charity Brides Across America provided brides that were either on active duty with the military or engaged to somebody who is with free wedding dresses.
Thursday, November 15 2012 7:05 PM EST2012-11-16 00:05:51 GMT
One of the great things about being a veteran is the education benefits especially for Texas veterans. More and more are taking advantage by going to college. But like almost everything else for a vet,
One of the great things about being a veteran is the education benefits especially for Texas veterans. More and more are taking advantage by going to college. But like almost everything else for a vet,
Thursday, November 15 2012 7:04 PM EST2012-11-16 00:04:53 GMT
The unemployment rate for veterans in Texas is higher than it is for civilians. Efforts are underway to change those numbers for soldiers and their families.
The unemployment rate for veterans in Texas is higher than it is for civilians. Efforts are underway to change those numbers for soldiers and their families.
Thursday, October 11 2012 6:36 PM EDT2012-10-11 22:36:13 GMT
A group in San Antonio is changing damaged lives with unconditional love that comes with four legs. A man, Air Force veteran Tom Caddell and a dog, Mollie are saving each other's lives. "A lady in my
A group in San Antonio is changing damaged lives with unconditional love that comes with four legs. A man, Air Force veteran Tom Caddell and a dog, Mollie are saving each other's lives. "A lady in my
Thursday, September 20 2012 7:07 PM EDT2012-09-20 23:07:28 GMT
An organization is helping veterans who perhaps need the most help. "Green Doors" offers housing to vets who just can't afford a place to live. It's a group that wages war on "veteran homelessness". Army
An organization is helping veterans who perhaps need the most help. "Green Doors" offers housing to vets who just can't afford a place to live. It's a group that wages war on "veteran homelessness". Army
Thursday, September 6 2012 6:37 PM EDT2012-09-06 22:37:05 GMT
In June a record 38 soldiers took their lives. Just in Hays County recently, four veterans killed themselves. The number of suicides weighs heavy on Sean Hanna and Terry McDowell. Both are vets and they
In June a record 38 soldiers took their lives. Just in Hays County recently, four veterans killed themselves. The number of suicides weighs heavy on Sean Hanna and Terry McDowell. Both are vets and they
Friday, August 17 2012 6:47 PM EDT2012-08-17 22:47:47 GMT
David Castillo has been through so much since returning from war in Iraq in 2009. He was losing just about everything he had, but he never gave up on his kids and now a number of organizations have stepped
David Castillo has been through so much since returning from war in Iraq in 2009. He was losing just about everything he had, but he never gave up on his kids and now a number of organizations have stepped
Thursday, August 9 2012 7:10 PM EDT2012-08-09 23:10:45 GMT
Tens of thousands of Texas veterans are waiting to receive their benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA. More then 68,000 disability claims are backlogged in Texas with the VA. According
Tens of thousands of Texas veterans are waiting to receive their benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, the VA. More then 68,000 disability claims are backlogged in Texas with the VA. According
Thursday, July 26 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-07-26 21:17:02 GMT
A scratch off lottery ticket is helping fund a Horses for Heroes program, aiding in the transition back to civilian life. At the Ride On Center for Kids it's about the horses and what they can bring
A scratch off lottery ticket is helping fund a Horses for Heroes program, aiding in the transition back to civilian life. At the Ride On Center for Kids it's about the horses and what they can bring
Wednesday, July 18 2012 2:41 PM EDT2012-07-18 18:41:02 GMT
An absent parent can leave a void and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Texas is trying to fill it with a new program called Military Mentoring. The Ventresca family like most other families has its
An absent parent can leave a void and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Central Texas is trying to fill it with a new program called Military Mentoring. The Ventresca family like most other families has its
Thursday, June 28 2012 6:45 PM EDT2012-06-28 22:45:43 GMT
A parade for veterans will be held Saturday July 7 in downtown Austin. The event is officially called "Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade and Jobs and Resource Fair". The parade is to thank troops who served
A parade for veterans will be held Saturday July 7 in downtown Austin. The event is officially called "Welcome Home Iraq Veterans Parade and Jobs and Resource Fair". The parade is to thank troops who served
Monday, June 11 2012 2:05 PM EDT2012-06-11 18:05:29 GMT
Join the FOX 7 Care Force at 10 am on Main Street in Round Rock to wave a flag, salute a veteran and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Round Rock July 4th Parade.
Join the FOX 7 Care Force at 10 am on Main Street in Round Rock to wave a flag, salute a veteran and enjoy the sights and sounds of the Round Rock July 4th Parade.
Thursday, May 24 2012 5:16 PM EDT2012-05-24 21:16:48 GMT
America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen. A staggering
America's newest veterans are filing for disability benefits at a historic rate, claiming to be the most medically and mentally troubled generation of former troops the nation has ever seen. A staggering
Thursday, May 17 2012 11:57 PM EDT2012-05-18 03:57:24 GMT
The Capitol of Texas Triathlon is on Memorial Day and disabled veterans will be well represented. That's because this year the event will also be the para-triathlon national championship.
The Capitol of Texas Triathlon is on Memorial Day and disabled veterans will be well represented. That's because this year the event will also be the para-triathlon national championship.
Monday, May 7 2012 10:18 PM EDT2012-05-08 02:18:25 GMT
Austin's unemployment rate is better than the national average but that's not the case for area veterans.
Austin's unemployment rate is better than the national average but that's not the case for area veterans. Charlie Daniel is one of thousands of Austin-area veterans currently without a job. Several times
Monday, May 7 2012 3:41 PM EDT2012-05-07 19:41:01 GMT
Many new vets are transitioning from survival in a war zone to starting a new life here after the military.
Many new vets are transitioning from survival in a war zone to starting a new life here after the military. Ever since Heather Romiti got out of the army she has been on a mission to as she puts it "heal
Monday, May 7 2012 3:27 PM EDT2012-05-07 19:27:45 GMT
It was one year ago, that U.S. special forces killed Osama Bin Laden. The man, who commanded that mission, Admiral William McRaven, spoke in Austin Tuesday night, at the Champions of Justice Gala.
It was one year ago, that U.S. special forces killed Osama Bin Laden. The man, who commanded that mission, Admiral William McRaven, spoke in Austin Tuesday night, at the Champions of Justice Gala. Admiral
Friday, May 10 2013 6:32 PM EDT2013-05-10 22:32:34 GMT
Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home.
Britain's Prince Harry saluted America's war dead in somber remembrance at Arlington National Cemetery on Friday, pausing, too, to place flowers on the tombstone of President John F. Kennedy and visit the grave of a British World War II hero buried far from home.
Thursday, November 1 2012 7:20 PM EDT2012-11-01 23:20:33 GMT
Perhaps the biggest issue and struggle facing returning veterans is the long wait to receive disability benefits from the U.S. bureau of Veteran's Affairs, the VA. The state of Texas is confronting that
Perhaps the biggest issue and struggle facing returning veterans is the long wait to receive disability benefits from the U.S. bureau of Veteran's Affairs, the VA. The state of Texas is confronting that
Thursday, February 14 2013 7:15 PM EST2013-02-15 00:15:36 GMT
One agency is helping vets navigating through a gigantic bureaucracy in order to receive what they are entitled to. That's the philight for thousands of Texas veterans. And that is the ultimate mission
One agency is helping vets navigating through a gigantic bureaucracy in order to receive what they are entitled to. That's the philight for thousands of Texas veterans. And that is the ultimate mission
Care Force
FOX 7 is launching an ongoing campaign to honor, respect and ultimately help Central Texas veterans and their families as they are reunited and return to civilian life. In the months to come, you will see many inspiring stories and find out about many easy ways you can get involved in the FOX 7 Care Force.
Friday, May 3 2013 10:08 PM EDT2013-05-04 02:08:05 GMT
A state representative's bill will provide more service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Texas House passed Bill 489 this week, sending it to the Senate by a 120 to 21 vote. It's
A state representative's bill will provide more service dogs to veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. The Texas House passed Bill 489 this week, sending it to the Senate by a 120 to 21 vote. It's
