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.
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.
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.
Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
Non-profit still giving Christmas gifts to kids in CPS custody
Kind-hearted constable and his wife, who were battling COVID-19, give back by giving gifts to Houston kids in CPS custody.
Kind-hearted constable and his wife, who were battling COVID-19, give back by giving gifts to Houston kids in CPS custody.
Turning to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond
Radio DJ sharing the power of prayer with his listeners as more people turn to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond.
Radio DJ sharing the power of prayer with his listeners as more people turn to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond.
91.7 NGEN radio host DJ Marcus Sullivan serves up motivation in addition to music
In this Positively Houston, we talk with a Houston DJ who's known for not only the music he plays but the motivation he gives.
In this Positively Houston, we talk with a Houston DJ who's known for not only the music he plays but the motivation he gives.
Houston Salon owner offering free services to essential workers
Queen's Bee Salon and Spa is giving free services to all essential workers from the medical field, to grocery store employees to police, fire, and teachers.
Queen's Bee Salon and Spa is giving free services to all essential workers from the medical field, to grocery store employees to police, fire, and teachers.
Non-profit, Cool Dad, shows off importance of fatherhood
Santa's little helpers are typically tiny guys with pointy ears in funny shoes but a couple of Houston dads who don't fit that description are packing in the presents this year, just in time for Christmas.
Santa's little helpers are typically tiny guys with pointy ears in funny shoes but a couple of Houston dads who don't fit that description are packing in the presents this year, just in time for Christmas.
Houston teacher raps to motivate, encourage students during pandemic
Landis Elementary math and science teacher Miss Spurlock is rocking the mic for her students so they can be motivated to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Landis Elementary math and science teacher Miss Spurlock is rocking the mic for her students so they can be motivated to learn during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kids Meals Houston work with volunteers to provide 2,000 Thanksgiving dinners
Dozens of volunteers have come together to make it happen, packing up and giving out Thanksgiving dinners to thousands of Houstonians through Kids Meals Houston.
Dozens of volunteers have come together to make it happen, packing up and giving out Thanksgiving dinners to thousands of Houstonians through Kids Meals Houston.
Former Shriners Hospital patient pays it forward after receiving life-changing treatment
Brittany Smith Tukkinen is donating a portion of her business profits to Shriners Hospital as a thank you for their service.
Brittany Smith Tukkinen is donating a portion of her business profits to Shriners Hospital as a thank you for their service.
Houston twins recognized nationally for feeding families in need
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
The Zhu sisters have now provided meals to more than 1,000 Houstonians. They're only 17 years old and they're just getting started.
One Houston HISD teacher is shaping the lives of children through cheerleading
When you watch Melissa Brown's Divine Cheer Explosion cheer squad in action you'll see incredibly talented girls. What you don't see is all the time, work, and devotion Brown is putting into them to get them there.
When you watch Melissa Brown's Divine Cheer Explosion cheer squad in action you'll see incredibly talented girls. What you don't see is all the time, work, and devotion Brown is putting into them to get them there.
Kingwood Park HS students work together to build homeless veteran a home
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
The amazing little house was built by Kingwood Park students as part of Humble ISD's Big Heroes, Tiny Homes program.
12-year-old Katy girl creates fun game to help children learn financial literacy
12-year-old Ava McGil created the game Money Madness to help kids learn how to save money.
12-year-old Ava McGil created the game Money Madness to help kids learn how to save money.
Beyonce sends flowers to Houston child with Stage 3 brain cancer
Lyric Jacks, 13, has a lot of fight in her. Houston natives Beyonce and Trae tha Truth are among the many people showing her support.
Lyric Jacks, 13, has a lot of fight in her. Houston natives Beyonce and Trae tha Truth are among the many people showing her support.
10-year-old Houston boy doing his part to raise awareness for cancer research
10-year-old Hunter Wilson is not just a great big brother, he's leading the way for others as a cancer awareness advocate.
10-year-old Hunter Wilson is not just a great big brother, he's leading the way for others as a cancer awareness advocate.
Kingwood Kindness lend a hand to neighbors in Louisiana following Laura
A group from Kingwood just returned from assisting folks in Louisiana who were hit hard by Laura.
A group from Kingwood just returned from assisting folks in Louisiana who were hit hard by Laura.
Mother-daughter duo battle through hardships to celebrate graduation together
The 17-year-old Jai Gillard wants to become a Behavioral Neuro Psychologist to help people struggling with mental health. She hopes her efforts will keep things such as school shootings from happening.
The 17-year-old Jai Gillard wants to become a Behavioral Neuro Psychologist to help people struggling with mental health. She hopes her efforts will keep things such as school shootings from happening.
Positively Houston: Pearland teen donates book sales to essential workers
"The healthcare workers have been working really, really hard these past couple of months and I wanted to do my part,” says 15-year-old Sydney Matthew.
"The healthcare workers have been working really, really hard these past couple of months and I wanted to do my part,” says 15-year-old Sydney Matthew.