Betty Reid Soskin: Oldest active National Park Service ranger turns 100

Betty Reid Soskin is known as being a civil rights activist, musician and pioneering businesswoman and was also awarded a commemorative coin personally presented to her by President Barack Obama in 2016 for being the oldest ranger in the park service.

California middle school named for nation's oldest living park ranger

Congratulations Betty Reid Soskin. A middle school in El Sobrante was named Wednesday for the nation's oldest living National Park Service ranger, who also happened to be celebrating her 100th birthday during the ribbon cutting.

National Park Service oldest park ranger celebrates 100th birthday

The oldest active ranger in the National Park Service and well-known activist Betty Reid Soskin is celebrating her 100th birthday.

Runner plans marathon fundraiser for Shepherd Center

A Colorado man is training to run his first-ever marathon, and using the experience to raise money for the Atlanta hospital he says saved his life.

Blogger, artists offering portraits to families who lost pets in fire

A local dog blogger has recruited a group of artists to help create free pet portraits for the 59 families who lost their dogs in Saturday's fire.

'True gentleman': 4-year-old tips his hat to Disney princesses during parade

On a recent trip to Walt Disney World, 4-year-old Bernardo was seen tipping his hat to every Disney princess passing by at a Magic Kingdom parade. His mom says her son is "Disney's true prince."

Couple adopts 2 sets of twins to keep family together: 'We have a lot of love'

Karen and Tobias Thompson have seven adult children, 28 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. When they found out their niece and nephew were having trouble at home, they took them in -- then found out their half-sisters were in the foster system and were constantly being moved around. The couple ended up adopting all four children to keep them together.

Newborn named after Marine dad killed in Afghanistan airport bombing

The name of Lance Cpl. Rylee McCollum, a Marine who was killed in a bombing in Afghanistan last month, will live on through his newborn daughter.

Round Rock woman gets to move back home after winter storm

While repairs were underway at her Round Rock home, 82-year-old Marquita Wanslow checked into a hotel, where she has been since March.

Student-run grocery store inside Sanger ISD high school serves community

A high school in Sanger has opened a grocery store in its building to better serve families in its community. Payment is with points rather than cash or credit. Its design's purpose is to have families think of it as a grocery store rather than a food pantry.

Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday

Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.

Crossing guard killed at Lafayette school lauded as hero

A memorial was created in memory for 44-year-old crossing guard Ashley Dias, who died helping students cross the street, at Stanley Middle School in Lafayette.