From Houston's Fifth Ward to Harvard Medical School and beyond
It has been quite a journey for Dr. Ann Barnes who grew up in Houston's Fifth Ward. She started as a young doctor at Bentaub Hospital. Now she's the Chief Medical Executive over Harris Health System.
Texas singer secures second mortgage to pay his band during pandemic
Getting creative to survive tough times in COVID. As many musicians scrambled to stay afloat, one singer is selflessly looking out for his band as well, keeping the paychecks coming even as shows stopped.
Grace Pizza & Shakes wants you to leave encouraged, inspired
A couple of restaurant owners are sharing not only good food with their customers but also their faith and their testimonies, giving the gift of grace.
Musical theatre showstopper! Pushing back against the pandemic after it put the brakes on performing arts
A couple of ladies are working hard, even without an audience, to keep things going in musical theatre as COVID keeps the curtain from rising.
How would you like to repel from the roof of a Houston hotel?
A Women's Home fundraising event has Houstonians going Over The Edge, repelling from the roof of the Doubletree Hotel.
Did you do the ice bucket challenge? A native Houstonian touched personally by ALS has an updated challenge
The wife of a former NFL player who's battling ALS is offering support to loved ones who are also caregivers.
Family left homeless in the February Texas freeze surprised with a nice gift
A single mom and her three children are surprised with new furniture after losing everything during the February freeze.
Student entrepreneurs running fundraisers like businesses to raise money for scholarships
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Houston-area brothers recognized by two mayors for volunteer work, entrepreneurship
The Gee brothers aren't even old enough to drive yet, but they are inspiring others with their giving spirit.
Online women's empowerment event to inspire, encourage following your dreams
Powerhouse trailblazers will gather for a virtual women's empowerment event and you are invited.
Houston female engineer inspiring girls to join her profession
Speaking to girls groups, at schools and other organizations a black female engineer is hoping to persuade other minorities to join the profession.
Want free education? Gallery Furniture offers free vocational, high school, preschool
Mattress Mack has given plenty over the years. Now he's helping career dreams come true. Gallery Furniture has three new schools and they're all free of charge.
Houston-area woman empowering seniors through exercise with free Zoom classes
Some seniors are getting fit and socializing during the pandemic thanks to a free fitness class being held virtually.
More animals in need of homes after last week's winter storms
The Houston Humane Society is full and offering a special to help get animals adopted after last week's severe winter weather.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
Major art show celebrating Black History Month features once-homeless Houston artist
A once-homeless Houston artist has his works on display at an indoor-outdoor exhibit that runs through March.
Houston professor helps families with autistic children all over the world
A Houston educator is volunteering to help families around the world who were told there is no help for their children.
Houston fashion designer teaches herself to sew by watching YouTube
A young Houston mom knew school was out of the question at the time, but she didn't give up on her dreams. She's now a successful fashion designer after teaching herself to sew by watching YouTube.
Houston-area educators going above and beyond during COVID-19 pandemic
Aldine ISD's Johnson Elementary has created a CARES Team to keep COVID cases down and keep a connection with families during the pandemic.
Tribute for 61-year-old leads grieving family to Dickinson High football
A 61-year-old cancer patient passes and his grieving family gives a $9,500 gift to something that meant a lot to him, his high school football team.