'I was so happy': Arizona teens fix family's fallen Christmas decorations

A group of teens in Phoenix saw Christmas decorations that had fallen, and to the surprise of the family, they were caught on video fixing the decorations. "I'm glad during Christmas we were able to do something that uplifted him so much."

56 years later, Vietnam War veteran gets to thank the man who saved him

Two Marines were among many who bravely fought in the Vietnam War's first bloody battle. One was severely injured; the other saved his life. Now, more than 50 years later, the injured veteran from Ruskin finally got his chance to say 'thank you.'

APA! staff save two cats poisoned by dog flea treatment

Two tabby cats now have a new home for the holidays after Austin Pets Alive! staff worked into the early morning hours to save them.

How a 'gifted' 11-year-old got accepted to Arizona State University

11-year-old Jimi "Monty" Hernandez was accepted into Arizona State University with plans to become a pediatric neurologist. He will be studying biochemistry, then head to medical school after graduating from ASU.

7-Eleven worker receives home-cooked meal from woman in TikTok video

"Went to the gas station for lighter fluid. I told the clerk I would bring him a plate before he got off work. He thought I was lying. This was his reaction…," the woman wrote on TikTok.

Florida Army veteran pays off past-due utility bills for families ahead of Christmas

A Florida Army veteran who once spent a Christmas without electricity is continuing to pay it forward for his neighbors in need for the holidays. This is the third year he's paid off all of the past-due utility bills in his city ahead of Christmas.

Air National Guardsman returns home, surprises son at school

Master Sergeant Jaron Brown returned home from deployment with the Air National Guard and surprised his son at his school in Marlton!

21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021

From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.

Texas couple's dog found in Michigan after missing for months

Jennifer Hysell and her husband drove 15 hours from Dallas to be reunited Tuesday with Parker, their beloved pit bull.

Daughter of fallen Pinellas County deputy to literally carry father’s legacy as she follows in his footsteps

When Katherine Shoulta's father, Deputy Jason Shoulta, died in an off-duty crash in 2012, she knew she wanted to follow in his footsteps. At her swearing-in, she was given his original handcuffs by her new employer -- the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office.

Brother to accept degree for sister who died weeks before graduating from University of Florida

Mariel White was a sophomore at UF when she suffered four strokes that left her paralyzed from the waist down. She returned to campus and finished her degree, but died just weeks before graduation. Now her brother will walk in her place to accept the degree she fought so hard to earn.

Austin couple donates around 85 toys to APD's Operation Blue Santa

This year was especially hard for APD's Operation Blue Santa to meet its goal, but it's donations like this that make it easier to deliver toys to those who need it most, said the organization.

‘We appreciate him’: Class pools money to buy teacher 1st pair of Air Jordans

One group of students went above and beyond to surprise their history teacher with his favorite pair of Air Jordans sneakers — a style he had never owned before.

114 year-old Berkeley woman, 110 year-old Oakland man make up the 'oldest living' in the state

It’s a distinction few can claim and most certainly one worth celebrating. Known as the oldest living person in California, Mila Mangold turned 114 years old last month, surrounded by residents and staff of her senior care home in El Cerrito.

Utah high schoolers launch booster club to support students in the arts

Caleb Stay, 17, helped launch “The Bruin Classies” at Mountain View High School in Utah to support student performers at their events.