by Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas — In the aftermath of Winter Storm Uri, hundreds of homes were left with structural damage, broken pipes that required mucking out of homes, and felled tree branches and other debris that needed to be hauled away. Members of the Austin, Texas, chapter of the BYU Alumni Association wanted to do something to … [Read more...] about Winter storm Uri debris cleanup is underway
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A 41,000 pound truckload arrives at Central Texas Food Bank
by Kelly J. Larson, Media Specialist, Austin Area Coordinating Council AUSTIN, Texas — A semi truck filled with food pallets from the Bishops’ Central Storehouse in Salt Lake City, Utah, arrived at the Central Texas Food Bank on July 8, the second such donation since October 2019. In March, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints began sending out 15 … [Read more...] about A 41,000 pound truckload arrives at Central Texas Food Bank
Ventilator designed in record time during pandemic
by Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas — After working around the clock for four weeks, the Austin P51 ventilator was designed by SISU to create a low-cost, high-quality emergency ventilator as quickly as possible in response to COVID-19 demands. On March 15, patients in hospital corridors in Italy were reportedly dying for lack of space in … [Read more...] about Ventilator designed in record time during pandemic
Austin metro area Latter-day Saints volunteer to sew face masks
by Emily Miller, Austin Stake Communication Director AUSTIN, Texas — Betsy Lowe worked in the hospitality industry, but unexpectedly lost her job in March after the SXSW festival was canceled. Lowe, of the Round Rock Texas Stake, found herself with extra time on her hands. Her reaction was, “I thought I could use my time to help other people.” Lowe’s daughter is a … [Read more...] about Austin metro area Latter-day Saints volunteer to sew face masks
Stake president speaks about self reliance and readiness for pandemic
AUSTIN, Texas — Days ago, a reporter contacted the Church’s Austin area website seeking information about how local congregations of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are responding to the pandemic and providing support to its community. President Ryan Robinson of the Cedar Park Stake was interviewed by Ann Smajstrla, who also spoke to leaders of several other … [Read more...] about Stake president speaks about self reliance and readiness for pandemic