‘I am smart!’: Teacher has students say positive affirmations in mirror in viral video
In the video, students are seen lining up saying affirmations including, “I am smart,” “I am a good person” and “I am strong and independent.”
Midlothian boy born with rare condition gets a special escort on his first day of kindergarten
It was a very special first day of school for a Midlothian kindergartener who looks a little different. Last week, his mom made a plea for kindness that has sparked an outpouring of support.
Houston-based virtual memorial honors victims of COVID-19 by spotlighting lost loved ones
The COVID-19 Wall of Memories looks to spotlight the faces of victims who have fallen to the deadly virus and honor their memories.
Las Vegas officers escort boy to school after his dad died of COVID-19
Las Vegas officers escorted a fourth grader to his first day of school just months after his dad, a fellow officer, died of COVID-19.
HERO: Fast-acting employee saves woman's life after she was seen choking
An employee at a Chinese restaurant in Katy is being lauded as a hero for leaping into action and giving a customer the Heimlich maneuver after she was seen choking.
Local adaptive sports team hopes to bring home a big win later this week
An adaptive sports team in Houston is getting back in the game after nearly two years of having to sit on the sidelines.
Team USA Paralympian prepares for swim competition in Tokyo
As the swimming has wrapped up at the Olympics. The Paralympians are now preparing to head to Tokyo for their chance at a medal. We caught up with the World Champion Swimmer on Team USA: Sophia Herzog
Nonprofit shifts from 'birthday bundles' to 'back-to-school bundles' for children!
A group that aims to make birthdays special for kids in our area has shifted focus to back to school,
Fire Chief visits family that was wrongly told by 2 paramedics a 14-year-old special needs boy was dead
A heartwarming follow-up to a story about a local family who was told their child with special needs was mistakenly pronounced dead when he wasn’t. HFD Fire Chief Sam Pena visited the family to offer a formal apology.
Man rents movie theater, surprises wife with lost wedding footage
The wedding footage, which was thought to have been deleted, was discovered 14 years after the couple got married.
Future Olympians: Toddlers compete in adorable ‘diaper dandies’ race
Toddlers in Georgia competed in their first track-and-field race after being inspired by the 2020 Olympics.
Houstonians speaking out to support those suffering a mental health crisis
Mental health help is available if you're feeling the stress of the pandemic or emotional tension for any reason.
Local group helps refugee children feel at home
A local group is partnering with artists to help brighten the new homes of Afghan refugees.
Houston nonprofits spend Islamic holiday by giving out food, toys to residents in need
Most people arguably spend religious holidays with their loved ones, but a couple of local nonprofits instead were out giving back to the community.
Mom throws Southwest Airlines-themed birthday party for 6-year-old son
An airplane-loving 6-year-old was delighted by the Southwest Airlines birthday party his mom put together.