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.

9/11 love story: Two strangers meet during one of the most devastating attacks on US soil

Two strangers found love on a day hate changed history in America. The Houston husband and wife met after their international flight had to land in Canada instead of Houston during the 9/11 tragedies 20 years ago. They've now been married 19 years.

9/11 love story: Two strangers meet during one of the most devastating attacks on US soil
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Two strangers found love on a day hate changed history in America. The Houston husband and wife met after their international flight had to land in Canada instead of Houston during the 9/11 tragedies 20 years ago. They've now been married 19 years.

Sanitation worker, boy trade gifts in mutual acts of kindness

Ashley Rai said her young son gave a bag of chips to a sanitation worker to show gratitude. In return, the sanitation worker gifted him toys.

Mattress Mack to help Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida, sending 30 trucks with donations

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture are helping Louisiana residents affected by Hurricane Ida with shelter and by sending 30 trucks with aid; and they are asking the public to make donations to help.

Houston?s own Mattress Mack gearing up to help residents evacuating from Hurricane Ida
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Jim McIngvale, affectionately known as ?Mattress Mack? is already getting ready to help the folks of Louisiana. He's loading up his truck with aid and supplies. FOX 26's Jose Grinan tells us more with the ongoing relief efforts.

Mother reunites with good Samaritan who leapt into action to save her son from choking

A good Samaritan came to the rescue after a woman's son began choking while they were driving in Texas City. The mother shares the frightening experience with us and her gratitude to the man for his heroic actions.

Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor now a freshman at Harvard University

She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.

Santa Fe High School mass shooting survivor now a freshman at Harvard University
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She was a freshman at Santa Fe High School when a gunman opened fire in a deadly school shooting. Now, Jai Gillard, one of the survivors, is a freshman at Harvard.

Polish Olympian auctions off medal to help fund baby's heart surgery

Polish javelin thrower Maria Andrejczyk held an auction for her Olympic medal in an effort to help fund a baby’s life-saving heart surgery.

Deputy with Harris County Sheriff's Office feeds residents experiencing homelessness

Wednesday afternoon's heavy downpour wasn't enough to stop a deputy with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office from ensuring Houston residents wouldn't go hungry.