Protect Your Pipes In Cold Weather

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It’s only the first week of winter and we are expecting some of the coldest air in a long while, air that could cause your water pipes to freeze. Austin Water has some tips on their website

The Other Ones Foundation: Creating Community

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As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we give thought to those who may be cut off from family during the holidays, people experiencing homelessness: The Other Ones. The folks at The Other Ones Foundation (or TOOF) think about

Treefolks Crown Tree of the Year!

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The Austin-based non-profit Treefolks plants trees, gives away trees and teaches people all about the care of trees here in Central Texas. And this weekend they are bringing back the Austin Tree of the Year Awards. Kevin

Christmas come early to the Caswell House

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The Austin Junior Forum is a non-profit organization that raises money to support a number of other organizations, particularly those that help women, children and the elderly. Their biggest event of the year – Christmas at the

Help the Austin Animal Center “Clear the Crates”

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The Austin Animal Center is currently well over capacity with adoptable dogs and cats. In fact, the kennels are full and some dogs have to be kept in crates. Kevin Connor talks with AAC Program Manager Mark

HAAM: Helping to keep Austin Music alive and well

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The Health Alliance for Austin Musicians strives to provide access to affordable healthcare to working musicians within a 50-mile radius of Austin. Kevin Connor catches up with HAAM VP Rikki Hardy about the challenges for musicians in

RMHC: Help when families need it most

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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas provide a home away from home for families who have a child in the hospital. The demand for their services has never been greater. Kevin Connor talks with CEO

Behind the Scenes at Operation Blue Santa

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As we celebrate Christmas in July, Kevin Connor talks with Austin Police Department District Representative Israel Garcia about the yearlong planning and preparation that goes into Operation Blue Santa. Find out how you can volunteer, adopt and

Austin Water: Restrictions, Mindfulness and a 100 Year Plan

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With this extreme pre-Summer heat comes a great demand for water. But with lake levels lowering, Austin Water has entered into Stage 1 water use restrictions. Kevin Connor talks with Kevin Critendon, Austin Water’s Assistant Director for