KXAN Meteorologist Joined NICU Read-a-thon
The Austin news team supported Dell Children’s Medical Center by reading books to infants in the unit.
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September 23, 2026
Austin Staff Recommended Keeping Social Services ContractsCity officials advised maintaining all 133 agreements despite some identified compliance concerns.
September 22, 2026
CC4C Paired Three Children With Local Sports TeamsThe Austin nonprofit matched local children with rare medical conditions to high school sports programs.
September 21, 2026
Carrying Hope Marked Ten Years of ServiceThe Austin-based nonprofit has supported over 40,000 youth and families impacted by the foster care system since 2016.
September 21, 2026
Austin Voters Approved Property Tax Hike in 2024The 2024 ballot measure increased school taxes by 9.1 cents to help address a large district deficit.
September 19, 2026
DAWA Celebrated Seven Years of Community SupportThe Austin-based nonprofit marked its seventh anniversary with a festival at The Austin Beer Garden Brewing Co.
September 18, 2026
Imagine Muny Gala Raised Golf Course FundsLocal musicians and community supporters united to help preserve the 102-year-old Lions Municipal Golf Course.
September 18, 2026
Student Won $1.2 Million After Field Goal KickA University of Texas at Austin freshman secured a massive prize and sparked $1 million in charitable donations.