HISD student was going to miss out on prom but big hearted school employee pays his way
Houston ISD administrator goes above and beyond to help a high school senior go to prom dressed to the nines!
Santa, Mrs. Claus visited Houston NICU babies to bring them holiday cheer
The holidays are a time for families and loved ones to enjoy time together, but unfortunately, some are not able to get that time. So Santa and Mrs. Claus made a visit to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake NICU babies.
Houston's Super Feast running out of food, asking for donations
The City Wide Club said they’re in desperate need of food donations and volunteers to help with the 44th annual Christmas Eve Super Feast.
Meals on Wheels does wellness checks on elderly, provide emergency kits ahead of freeze
Meals on Wheels is working hard to make sure Houston's elderly population is taken care of during the freeze. On Thursday, volunteers delivered emergency food kits to dozens of seniors, so they're prepared to hunker down Friday.
Celebrity designer Jimmy the Jeweler gave away more that $10K in toys, gifts to Houston families
Jimmy the Jeweler gave away more than $10,000 worth of toys, gifts, and bikes to Houston area families just in time for Christmas.
Houston ISD kids surprised with new bikes, nearly 600 given out
Every second grader at 10 HISD schools will be going home with a brand new bike today.
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.
Patient dear to Santa's heart grateful to be alive after his own heart stopped several times
After being on life support and a two month hospital stay, a jolly man known to wear a red suit at this time of year is heading home for the holidays.
Christmas competition is creating a special season for seniors, giving back to charities
You're invited to attend and cast your vote on the best decorated Christmas tree at the Festival of Trees for seniors, which is also benefiting Houston area charities.
Harris County Sheriff's Deputy helps homeless man get his own apartment just in time for Thanksgiving
70-year-old Robert has been homeless most of his life but not anymore thanks to a kind Harris County Sheriff's Deputy.
Netflix series 'From Scratch' is Houston woman's real-life love story
You may remember Gene Locke as Houston City Attorney or as a County Commissioner but now he's a proud papa as his two daughters' Netflix series is doing extremely well.
Houston Thanksgiving Super Feast: Emergency Turkey Drive donation fuels much-needed increase
Donations drastically decreased but are on the rise after Monday's emergency drive for Thursday's Super Feast.
Black fraternity gives back to Houston community for Thanksgiving
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity is doing their part for the community by giving out more than 300 free turkeys to families in need.
Man returns favor to Mattress Mack 20 years later, says he changed his life at 10-years-old
After Carlos Hardy's family received a house full of free furniture from Mattress Mack, the 10-year-old promised himself he would someday buy furniture from Mack. That self-proclamation helped him get back on the right path when he veered off course and more than 20 years later he's now a paying customer of Gallery Furniture.
History-making, former Houston Colt 45's player, talks about the Astros in the World Series
The former professional baseball player also had a history making career in the Houston Police Department, becoming the first Black supervisor in HPD.
Houston father who defied odds now dealing with his son's death
At 15 he had his son. Both ended up seniors at the same time, one in high school, and one in law school. Days after the dad passed the bar however, his son passed away.
Houston ISD student saves teacher who had a heart attack in the classroom
A student returns the favor for a coach & teacher who has been there for him over the years. Now both say the other "saved my life".
Famous 'Good Times' painting bought by Houston man for $15 million, now on display at MFAH
The painting from Good Times is just about as memorable as the show's theme song. Certainly you know the artwork displayed in the credits of the 1970's sitcom. Now you can see it in person at Houston's Fine Arts Museum.
Yates HS grads coming together for a teacher who has been a father figure for decades
He's been much more than a photography teacher to his students. Now, they hope to help him.
Houston mayor shares childhood reading struggles to help promote literacy
Children who don't have books read to them are more likely to become adults who are unemployed, homeless, or incarcerated. Wednesday was Houston Reads Day. Some area leaders and athletes read to students at school.