101-year-old woman adopts 19-year-old cat from animal shelter
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
Elderly animals typically have a harder time getting adopted, but when 101-year-old Penny decided to adopt a new cat, she found a "purr-fect" companion in Gus, a 19-year-old feline who had recently been surrendered to the animal shelter.
ICU nurse helps young COVID-19 widowed dad fill newborn’s nursery with donations
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Eric Robison, 23, lost his 22-year-old wife to COVID-19 and became a single father within the span of just two months. ICU nurse Ashlee Schwartz saw the young family’s tragic struggle and stepped in to help.
Houston Astros players back local boy with complicated brain tumor
Nine-year-old Charlie Crawmer is back to hitting home runs for his All-Star team and cheering on his Houston Astros again, but that was put on hold for a while because of seizures.
Nine-year-old Charlie Crawmer is back to hitting home runs for his All-Star team and cheering on his Houston Astros again, but that was put on hold for a while because of seizures.
‘First responders are amazing’: Firefighter reads to girl who survived car crash
Firefighter Ryan Benton read a book to a little girl to help take her mind off of the car crash she had just survived.
Firefighter Ryan Benton read a book to a little girl to help take her mind off of the car crash she had just survived.
Hometown Missions helps Dripping Springs family with new home
Luisa and Roy Acosta have lived in Dripping Springs for decades and needed help after their home was damaged.
Luisa and Roy Acosta have lived in Dripping Springs for decades and needed help after their home was damaged.
Toddler's stuffed monkey left behind on 9/11 has family searching 20 years later
Abe Wachsman is searching for the family that he gave a ride to safety on Sept. 11, 2001.
Abe Wachsman is searching for the family that he gave a ride to safety on Sept. 11, 2001.
After vandalism, community helps secure Balcones Youth Sports Complex
Since being vandalized a year ago, the Balcones Youth Sports Complex has received $23,000 in donations with several companies also signing on to partner.
Since being vandalized a year ago, the Balcones Youth Sports Complex has received $23,000 in donations with several companies also signing on to partner.
Former addict's astounding transformation to college graduate: 'Consider starting today'
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Ginny Burton struggled with addiction for most of her life, and was introduced to drugs by her mom when she was just 7 years old. But she finally decided to get clean and turn her life around -- and earlier this year, she graduated with a bachelor's degree in political science.
Florida mom and son take photo in same spot at Magic Kingdom as they did on opening day in 1971
Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ on Friday, October 1st.
Walt Disney World kicked off its 50th anniversary celebration, dubbed ‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration,’ on Friday, October 1st.
Bullied Houston student writes song to empower other children
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
Harper Mixon, 10, is releasing a song in hopes of lifting the spirits of other children who are bullied and is raising funds for an all-inclusive park, so that all kids, regardless of their abilities, can have fun in Houston.
‘Hero even after death’: Fallen Florida deputy’s organs donated to 5 people, including baby
The organs belonging to Deputy Joshua Moyers -- who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in north Florida -- have been donated to five people, including a 29-week-old baby.
The organs belonging to Deputy Joshua Moyers -- who was killed in the line of duty during a traffic stop in north Florida -- have been donated to five people, including a 29-week-old baby.
Riverview teen becomes first female to score touchdown in Florida high school football game
Many people only dream of making history, but it's now a reality for Abby DiCenzo. The Bell Creek Academy sophomore became the first female to ever score a touchdown in a Florida high school football game.
Many people only dream of making history, but it's now a reality for Abby DiCenzo. The Bell Creek Academy sophomore became the first female to ever score a touchdown in a Florida high school football game.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
Gabby Petito’s family gets matching ‘Let It Be’ tattoos she designed
“I wanted to have her with me all the time,” Gabby Petito’s mother Nicole Schmidt said. “I feel it. This helps that.”
“I wanted to have her with me all the time,” Gabby Petito’s mother Nicole Schmidt said. “I feel it. This helps that.”
Ohio father shaves head in solidarity with son battling cancer
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
Rayshawn Mims livestreamed shaving his dreadlocks in front of his 7-year-old son, Ahkeem, who’s undergoing chemotherapy.
Marvel actor Dave Bautista adopts neglected puppy from Tampa shelter
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
A neglected puppy who needed surgery after she was found with a metal chain embedded in her neck now has a real-life superhero as her new "dad": Marvel actor and former WWE wrestler Dave Bautista.
Lifelong singer regains voice through lung transplant
JoAnn Crum of Liberty Hill is singing again after receiving a life-saving lung transplant almost one year ago.
JoAnn Crum of Liberty Hill is singing again after receiving a life-saving lung transplant almost one year ago.
Texas soldier welcomed home by neighbors after seventh deployment
Neighbors, flags and yellow ribbons lined the road as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Lt. Col. George Hurd.
Neighbors, flags and yellow ribbons lined the road as a symbol of gratitude for the sacrifices made by Lt. Col. George Hurd.
Brother’s heartfelt obituary for sister goes viral: ‘I needed you too’
Karen Sydow was described as someone who ‘never had wants or misgivings.’
Karen Sydow was described as someone who ‘never had wants or misgivings.’
Police rescue toddler with head trapped between steel railing
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.
Officers in Boulder, Colo. helped a 3-year-old girl free her head from two steel bars.