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BrighterBuddy in the Media

 BrighterBuddy has been featured in regional news and media outlets highlighting its mission to support autistic and neurodivergent children through confidence-building tools and real-world communication practice. Explore interviews and coverage below. 

Television & Video Interviews

KWTX Interview – BrighterBuddy Founder Story

 KWTX-TV spotlight on BrighterBuddy’s launch, showcasing how the app and sensory plush help autistic children build confidence through structured communication practice.

CBS19 Interview-Central Texas father creates autism support

Inspired by his daughter, founder William Murray created BrighterBuddy to help autistic children build confidence in real-world communication and social skills. This CBS 19 feature highlights the mission behind the app and its impact on families across Central Texas.


 

Recent Articles

Killeen Daily Herald – Dad developing BrighterBuddy app to bring brighter days to autistic children

 A Salado dad is in the development phase of an online tool that could change the way teachers, therapists, and parents help educate children with autism. William (Bill) Murray, founder of the ... 

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Killeen Daily Herald – BrighterBuddy app nears launch, aiming to support children with autism

 What began as an idea scribbled out during a daily commute has grown into a nearly launch-ready app designed to help children with autism build communication, confidence and social skills.

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The Morning Sun – Helping kids shine brighter — exactly as they are

 When Bill Murray, ’14, began his journey at Central Michigan University, he never imagined that one day he’d be designing a tool to help autistic children. But for Murray, CMU was the foundation 

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KWTX-Central Texas dad creating mobile app to assist autistic children

 Bill Murray, a dad from Salado, is in the process of developing a mobile app that he hopes will serve as a tool for autistic children everywhere. The app, called “BrighterBuddy” 

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Temple Daily Telegram-Dad developing BrighterBuddy app to bring brighter days to autistic children

 A Salado dad is in the development phase of an online tool that could change the way teachers, therapists and parents help educate children with autism. 

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Central Michigan University-Helping kids shine brighter — exactly as they are

 In April, he launched BrighterBuddy — a supportive app paired with a sensory plush toy designed to help autistic children practice real-world social and … 

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