'88 & Still Working': Viral GoFundMe helping Michigan vet retire

The Army veteran would have retired a long time ago, but for the past 13 years, life has not gone according to plan. His story was the substance of a viral video that took flight online this week - raising over a million dollars.

Businesses help Harris County residents, first responders after severe weather
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Businesses are stepping up to help residents and first responders dealing with the aftermath of Monday's severe storms. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour got a look at how the businesses assisted those in a northwest Harris County neighborhood.

Watch: Michigan woman rescues raccoon stuck inside dumpster

The woman attempted using a metal trashcan and a cardboard box to get the raccoon out, but neither option worked.

Tiny tales through Texas Children's NICU read-a-thon

Since its start six years ago, TCH's NICU Little Listeners Read-a-thon has distributed over 12,600 books to families. This year alone, Texas Children’s distributed over 1,700 books to 180 families.

Houston-area 'Meals on Wheels' program gets $7K donation
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A FOX 26 viewer is making another generous donation to a Greater Houston program. FOX 26's Randy Wallace was there for the surprise donation and the viewer's challenge for other Houstonians.

'Thank you, Cy Ridge': Community helps longtime Cypress Ridge lunch lady after devastating fire

Last month, a Spring Branch apartment fire destroyed the home of a longtime Cypress Ridge High School lunch lady. Now, the community has stepped up to help her get back on her feet.

Houston school community supports lunch lady impacted by apartment fire
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A well-known high school lunch lady is back on her feet after losing everything in a massive Houston apartment fire. FOX 26's Jillian Hartmann spoke to the woman about how her community at Cypress Ridge High School supported her when she needed it most.

Montgomery Co. firefighter, wife welcoming family's 1st baby girl in 108 years

Family members gathered on Sunday as Montgomery County firefighter Lt. Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia Sherman, learned they would be having a daughter. According to the family, the couple is welcoming the first baby girl in the Sherman family line in 108 years.

Family welcomes 1st baby girl in 108 years
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Family members gathered on Sunday as Mongetomery County firefighter Lt. Michael Sherman and his wife, Joacquia Sherman, learned they would be having a daughter. According to the family, the couple is welcoming the first baby girl in the Sherman family line in 108 years.

'Heroic actions': Army football player saves driver from fiery crash

A West Point cadet is being praised for their heroic actions after rescuing a man from a burning vehicle in New York’s Hudson Valley.

10-year-old chess prodigy defeats 60-year-old grandmaster

At 10 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan has become the youngest female chess player to defeat a grandmaster.

New homes for veterans opened in Houston's Veterans Village
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The Tunnel to Towers Foundation opened over 10 new comfort homes to provide housing to senior veterans. FOX 26's Darlene Janek Faires attended the opening and spoke to two Veterans Village residents.