Kerbey Lane donates 18,669 meals to Central Texans in need

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Kerbey Lane Cafe donated a total of 18,012 meals to Central Texans in need through its “Hot Cakes for Hunger” drive benefiting Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB), which took place at all seven of its locations July 16-29.

During the campaign, Kerbey Lane donated all proceeds from its specialty pancakes to the food bank, as well as an additional 824 pounds of pancake mix. Kerbey Lane team members presented CTFB with the check from the proceeds and boxes of pancake mix, and helped sort nearly 6,700 pounds of food during their team-building volunteer day at the food bank on August 8. Read more

Freedom Solar expands its presence to Kerrville

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Kerrville family man ‘Solar Bob’ brings solar power to the Texas Hill Country

Robert S. Bradshaw, AKA “Solar Bob,” is expanding Austin-based Freedom Solar Power’s presence to the Texas Hill Country and bringing solar to his family’s hometown of Kerrville, Texas. Read more

Marfa Solar Social to celebrate renewable energy, introduce West Texas residents to benefits of solar

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Free solar energy-focused community event at Ballroom Marfa, Aug. 4

Ballroom Marfa, in collaboration with the Judd Foundation and Marfa Solar System, will host Freedom Solar Power for a “Marfa Solar Social” on Friday, Aug. 4, 6- 8 p.m. Freedom Solar will speak on the benefits of renewable energy, regional solar rebates and solar power technology, and the evening will also feature complimentary refreshments from Big Bend Brewing Co., tacos by Vicente Celis, and a raffle with a chance to win two solar backpacks and other prizes. Read more

Kerbey Lane’s ‘Hot Cakes for Hunger’ to benefit Central Texas Food Bank, July 16-29

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Kerbey Lane Cafe will host a “Hot Cakes for Hunger” fundraiser at all seven of its locations July 16-29, with all proceeds from its specialty pancakes benefiting Central Texas Food Bank. Kerbey Lane will also donate pancake mix to CTFB for every dollar of proceeds from its specialty pancakes. Read more

SunPower by Freedom Solar design center celebrates opening in Galleria, July 15

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Bring your electric bill to enter raffle for a chance to win a FREE home solar project

SunPower by Freedom Solar will celebrate the opening of its new design center in the Hill Country Galleria by offering the chance to win a free home solar project at a family-friendly event with refreshments, music, kids’ activities, and more. Read more

Emancipet offering low-cost heartworm treatment at Central Austin and Houston locations

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Heartworm treatment costing 50-70 percent less than the national average of $1,000 is now available at Emancipet Central Austin and will be available at Emancipet Houston beginning in July. The typical cost of heartworm treatment is not affordable for all pet owners, sometimes resulting in pets turned in to shelters or not surviving the disease. Emancipet’s pricing ranges from $225-$495 depending on the size of the dog, and can be split into two payments. Read more

Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run and Party Photo Recap

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Nearly 2,000 people attended the 14th annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run and Party benefiting The Trail Foundation. The event is TTF’s largest annual fundraiser, and the money raised is critical to help the nonprofit organization fulfill its mission to protect, enhance, and preserve the Ann and Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail. To view photos from the event, click here.  Read more

Client Mike Haggerty, co-owner of ThunderCloud Subs, featured in the ABJ’s Face2Face series

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We’re excited to announce that our client Mike Haggerty, co-owner of ThunderCloud Subs, was the most recent guest for the Austin Business Journal’s prestigious monthly Face2Face interview series. Find out more on the ABJ’s website at http://www.bizjournals.com/austin/news/2017/06/09/get-inside-story-on-iconic-austin-chain.html. Read more

Freedom Solar helps historic funeral business leap into 21st century with rooftop solar

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Freedom Solar recently installed more than 530 kilowatts of solar power on seven locations of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries, the largest and oldest privately owned funeral company in San Antonio. Read more

Meet our new PR assistant, Tiffany Winters!

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Our new PR assistant Tiffany Winters is a third-year student at the University of Texas- Austin, majoring in corporate communications with a concentration in business and a minor in Spanish. We’re excited to have her join the Brenda Thompson Communications team! Get to know her through this brief Q&A…

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