92-year-old Louis C. Hicks, a WWII veteran living in central Austin, had been using his gas stove and oven to heat his home, with a portable fan to blow the hot air into the living room.
Officer Chastity Salazar became aware of Hicks’ heating setup when she responded to his 911 call about someone stealing tools from the shed behind his home.
Salazar knew of a way to help Hicks, so she contacted her colleagues at the Austin Police Department. The Austin PD, Austin Cops 4 Charities, Austin Police Association, and St. David’s Foundation, collaborate to donate A/Cs and heaters to people in need. Read the full story here ▶
