Allison Miller
News 4 San Antonio
Austin, TX, United States
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Power restored after hours long outage at Austin airport leads to halted flights
The Austin–Bergstrom International Airport has lost power Wednesday morning.IT's causedAirport officials say they don't know the cause of the outage. → Read More
Central Texas business gives frontline heroes a free wedding
As many businesses in the event planning and wedding industries have been forced to close their doors permanently due to the financial ramifications of the pandemic, Loot Rentals has survived and reached an incredible milestone – their 10th anniversary. To celebrate and give back to their community, the Austin-based, female-founded company hosted free, all-inclusive weddings at the recently… → Read More
An Austin couple honors their late baby girl, creates nonprofit in her name
An Austin couple is celebrating their late baby girl, thanking the organizations that helped in her final months of life, and creating a nonprofit to help other families in their situation. Caption: Rose and David say the day Penny first smiled was the best! PENNY'S STORY. Rose Garcia-Winsman and David Winsman are young parents. Rose was a hair-dresser, David was a musician who, until COVID, was… → Read More
Otters snuggle to stay warm during the winter power outage at Austin Aquarium
When the power went out at the Austin Aquarium during the storms, the community stepped up to save the animals. One employee shared the adorable otters snuggling to keep warm on TikTok. Caption: KEYE. Lead Mammal Keeper at the Austin Zoo, Will Whisennand, loves his job. All the animals he says are like his children. → Read More
12-year-old in Cedar Park helps raise thousands for local food bank
She may only be 12-years-old but Gracie Garbade is on a mission to help those in need. The middle schooler is making a difference for her Central Texas community, donating money and food to local food banks. Gracie Garbade. She started giving back when she was just 5 years old and so far has raised $17,000 dollars and 8,000 pounds of food. She just held another food drive after learning many in… → Read More
Texas teacher using an online school platform to help teach Black History
An Austin teacher is using an online platform to teach kids the background and significance of Black history, opening the door for conversations at home. Outschool instructor, Karen Evans. Local teachers like, Karen Evans in Austin, are turning to online teaching and offering classes about Black History-related topics to reach a broader and larger range of students across the world via… → Read More
Will your plants survive the harsh winter? Tips from a horticulturalist
After layers of ice, snow and sub-freezing temperatures, many are left wondering if their plants will survive. There's good news according to Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center's senior horticulturist, Julie Marcus. She tells us that some may not, but most will. For the most part, it's a waiting game. Her biggest takeaway: Put the pruning sheers down and walk away! Here are some of the ANSWERS… → Read More
Love is in the water -- Austin business hopes to save your cancelled wedding
Turns out you can't cancel LOVE. :) One Austin business is hoping to spread the love this V-Day and give back to its customers, who they say have carried them through the pandemic. Rowing Dock, on Austin's Town Lake, is hosting weddings on the water. → Read More
Two Austin brothers are helping students STEM out of the ordinary with Trashbots
Trashbots, an accessible and adaptable STEM education platform, is disrupting the tech-education sector and it’s been launched by brothers Rohit and Sidharth Srinivasan, both Westlake High School graduates. Trashbots, an accessible and adaptable STEM education platform, is disrupting the tech-education sector and it’s been launched by Westlake High School graduates and Austin brothers Rohit and… → Read More
Texas winery debuts augmented reality wine labels, a first in the state.
Messina Hof, a pioneer in Texas wine as well as one of the oldest and the most awarded winery in the state, and VISION Production Group, a critically acclaimed, innovative media production company, are excited to unveil their groundbreaking augmented reality (AR) wine labels. The labels will be featured on three of Messina Hof’s latest wines that will debut alongside their newest Messina Hof… → Read More
Community Pods in Austin offers K-5 students a safe place to learn so parents can work
The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and broader economic environment have had a huge impact on education, amplifying inequities, and threatening to widen the achievement gap. As students prepare to return to school, families, and communities are struggling to balance education and safety, with low-income families being hit the hardest. → Read More
Austin father-son's hard seltzer raises money for the Breast Cancer Resource Center
A local father and son just jumped on the hard seltzer train, but before you say "not another one", the Austin duo, both named Austin are doing things a little differently. Austin and Austin, Founders of BLue Norther. Blue Norther was created after trying to find something to quench their thirst on a hot day when a beer just didn't cut it and other hard seltzers didn't taste good. → Read More
Local club for dads making a difference in their and their families' lives
Get parent tips, go on outings, meet others with kids, sounds like a mom club right? Nope! One Austin man is out to help the fathers in our community. Andrew O'Brien and Lonestar Dads are making a difference for the men in the family. Caption: Daddy-daughter surprise tea party. → Read More
ATX Free Fridge Project: Feeding the community through solidarity over charity
(KEYE) — Feeding the community through solidarity, not charity. That's the message behind the ATX Free Fridge Project. These colorful refrigerators are located just outside Nixta Taqueria on 12th and Cedar. And another on sits just outside Unit C Studio & Gallery on 2nd Street. After seeing other cities' projects, the founder of ATX Free Fridge, Kyandra Noble, wanted to bring it here and says… → Read More
Hospice Austin's Camp Brave Heart helps kids cope with loss
Hospice Austin's Camp Brave Heart's 23rd year just wrapped up, helping kids who have lost a loved one. Instead of canceling this year because of the pandemic, they got creative, taking the camp virtual. Each child that attends the camp has lost someone close to them. This year, instead of hold the camp out in Wimberley, each camper was sent a box of supplies and logged in online. Chat rooms are… → Read More
Two Austin brothers develop program to connect the most vulnerable with volunteers to help
It's a program that's changing the game not just during the pandemic but well after and two Austin brothers helped develop it. Neil and Yash Patil are making a difference, connecting people who need help with those that can give it. Software engineer and UT graduate Neil Patil and his brother, Lasa High School junior, Yash were more productive than most during the quarantine developing a program… → Read More
Entertaining bored kids everywhere, Zoos are turning to drive-thru options
There are several zoos in Central Texas that are turning into drive-thrus. The transformation helps you keep your social distance while still enjoying the sights and sounds of the animals. The drive-thru zoos are also help keep the animals feed with low staff on hand. The Exotic Resort Zoo in Johnson City, Texas is one open for business closes to Austin. → Read More
Austin's Fat Bottom Cabaret, making a difference, one curve at a time
One group is making waves, showing it all off and not apologizing for it. Allison Miller caught up with an Austin cabaret team during rehearsal to see how they're making a difference, one curve at a time. 69824868_2486358884744247_5176592909272612864_n. jpg. "This is it. You're getting the women with fat bottoms. Welcome. " Nikki McCullough (Stage name: Nikki DeVaughn) leads a total of eight… → Read More
Making a Difference
Mother's Day is Sunday, celebrating those special women in our lives. From mom to mom, CBS Austin's Allison Miller shows us how local women are making a difference.Mother's Milk Bank at Austin is the largest in the country. They collect donated breast mil → Read More
Temps in the mid to high 90's all weekend
Friday, June 24, 2016FEELING HOT, HOT, HOTTemperatures will stay warm this week, in the 90s. We'll sit under a ridge of high pressure allowing temperatures to climb to 95 degrees all weekend. To make matters worse, our south to southeast flow will contin → Read More