Austin woman forgoes college, inspires others by working trade job

College isn't for everyone, and there are plenty of trade jobs to consider. That's what an Austin woman decided to do, and now she is following in her father's footsteps working at HOLT CAT, where she is the only woman in the shop.

Austin's Siete Foods surprises Latina business owners with cash awards

This week, the owners of La Cocina de Consuelo and Comadre Panaderia, two Latina-owned restaurants in Austin, got a surprise from Siete Foods: $15,000 and $10,000 grants to bring comfort and nourishment to their customers.

Austin man with terminal illness hopes to inspire others through his comic book

Anthony Castro is a north Austin man making his dream come true after a scary medical diagnosis. He is now a published author, and he hopes to use his journey to inspire others.

6-year-old MN girl gets new kidney thanks to her teacher

A 6-year-old girl from southern Minnesota is about to undergo a life-changing kidney transplant, thanks to an amazing chain of kidney donations that started with her teacher.

Chicago woman skydives at 104 years old

A woman born and raised in Chicago is proving that dreams really do come true.

Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.

'They saved her life': 13-year-old from Tracy survives cardiac arrest

School leaders and first responders are being credited with saving Heather Freligh's life at Freiler School in Tracy where the eighth grader stopped breathing and suffered an apparent cardiac arrest Friday.

Georgetown HS junior gets perfect SAT score on the first try

He’s still unsure what he wants to study, but he wants to make sure his resume looks its best when he applies for college next year.

Man hears parents' voices again thanks to record store, breaking decades of silence

Fred Clausen, a man who had not heard his parents' voices in decades, experienced a heartwarming reunion with their recordings at a vinyl store in New Hampshire.

Sacramento father of 6 gifted new car

After several months of riding his bike to work, a Sacramento father of six received a generous gift.

Former President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn attend Plains Peanut Festival

In a heartwarming surprise, former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn were spotted taking part in the Peanut Festival in their hometown of Plains.

'Really remarkable': Missing toddler found in woods asleep on family dog

Troopers used drones and police dogs in the search while local police and citizens from both Michigan and adjacent Wisconsin helped look for the girl in the remote wooded area.