Santa uses sign language to spread cheer to deaf, hard of hearing children in the DMV

Santa Claus arrived last week to the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in Maryland, spreading Christmas cheer and fostering a memorable, unique connection with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Popular musicians join forces to raise funds for Christmas toys in Houston

Dr. Shawn and Heather Taher, owners of Body Balance Chiropractic & Wellness Center, share serious Christmas cheer every year through their Body Balance Foundation. It all started as a dream to help children being treated at Texas Children's Hospital.

Day 8 of 12 Days of Christmas 2022 with the Munoz family
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We have just six days left until Christmas and we are hoping to make it special for our day eight family of the 12 days of Christmas is that Mrs. Munoz lost her husband to COVID-19 rearing their daughter. So at FOX 26, we're doing what we can to help here with our Chief Elf Ruben Dominguez.

Love for 'Colors': Man's pet turtle of 24 years sparkles as flower girl in his wedding

A Chicago man's nearly quarter-of-a-century friendship with his pet turtle, Colors, reached its pinnacle last month when he asked her to be a flower girl at his wedding.

Volunteers support Uvalde, Texas on Wreaths Across America Day

After the school shooting, planning for Wreaths Across America Day in Uvalde “was too much” — but the generosity of volunteers from thousands of miles away helped get the job done.

A MIRACLE: Boy born without skin is doing well, now back in Houston

The San Antonio boy who was born with a rare skin disease is happy and healthy. He and mother recently moved back to Houston for more operations.

Marine Corps’ mascot gets promoted to private 1st class

Pfc. Chesty XVI, an English bulldog, received his promotion at a ceremony Tuesday. His predecessor was given a pardon and retirement after becoming a bit of a handful.

Adorable video: Police dog attempts to shovel snow in Vermont

Police posted the video on Facebook, joking that the dog, identified as K9 Nova, was excited to announce her new job with Public Works.

Houston doctor who suffered brain aneurysm celebrating her gift of life

A Houston doctor who has helped patients rehab at TIRR Memorial Hermann for 30 years became a patient herself, and she says it truly is a miracle that she’s still here.