Hayward boy's dream to go to Disney comes true - and then some

A Hayward boy with a rare form of cancer who dreamed of going to Disney World will be soon going to the Happiest Place on Earth and fundraising efforts to send him there will also help other children realize their wishes, too.

'Teachers are heroes without capes,' Cy-Fair ISD teacher awarded new car

A local teacher was honored with a new car during an annual giveaway. “Teachers are heroes without capes," said Cy-Fair FCU President and CEO Cameron Dickey.

Chloe's Pet Corral fundraiser collects donations for Central Texas animal shelters

10-year-old Chloe Harlow started her fundraiser Chloe's Pet Corral last year, taking in donations to distribute to animal shelters in Williamson County and Pflugerville.

Betty Reid Soskin, nation's oldest park ranger, retires at 100 years old

Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday following more than 15 years sharing stories of her life and those of other working women during World War II at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historic Park in Richmond.

Round Rock Express to host tornado relief fundraiser on Opening Day

The Round Rock Express will be donating a portion of the proceeds from Opening Day ticket sales to the Round Rock Cares Fund to help tornado victims.

Pets get second chance for adoption thanks to Austin animal shelter

Austin Pets Alive! coordinated with Dog is My CoPilot to bring the dogs and kittens to animal shelters in Idaho, Colorado, and Washington.

New Jersey man wins more than $3 million off three scratch-off tickets in single day

A New Jersey man is bringing new meaning to the phrase "third time's the charm" after scratch-off tickets earn him $50, $100, and then the $3 million Ultimate Riches prize.

11-year-old gets award for saving 'grateful' mom’s life

"I would like to say I was surprised by that, but not really," the girl's mom said. "She is incredibly intelligent, kind, and she has a big heart. It’s not the first time she’s helped somebody."

Texas veteran celebrates 100th birthday with flyover in Austin

A Texas veteran is celebrating his 100th birthday in a very special way. Camp Mabry hosted a flyover of World War II-era planes honoring the 100th birthday of local veteran Stan Brooks.

Salem Lakes fire equipment for Ukraine

A truckload of donations left the Village of Salem Lakes Fire Department Monday after a drive to collect more than 80 fire coats and dozens of helmets and tools to support first responders in Ukraine.

No dog left behind: Retired military K-9 with collapsed spinal cord gets new lease on life

When a K-9 who once helped the military find explosives and missing people became paralyzed, a former Sarasota County deputy stepped in to help the dog roll into his retirement years. 

Teen who drove through Texas tornado given new truck by Fort Worth Chevrolet dealership

The Texas teen who survived after his truck was overturned, then turned right side up while driving through a tornado earlier this week was surprised in Fort Worth with a new car and a generous gift to his family.