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Make-A-Wish Foundation makes teen's quinceañera dreams come true: 'She is a really strong girl'
By John Suayan | Nov 16, 2022
For the family of Genesis Tamez, her quinceañera is more than just a cultural rite of passage but a miracle from above.
Nonprofit organization assists elderly with home repairs: 'As the occupants became older, their finances became more meager'
By John Suayan | Nov 3, 2022
Low-income elderly residents in Houston’s Third Ward Neighborhood are seeing their homes get much-needed repairs thanks to a non-profit organization, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Community steps up for boy who lost mother, sisters in house fire: 'She would have wanted this'
By John Suayan | Oct 12, 2022
An East Texas teenager is in the unenviable position of living the rest of his life without his mother.
Houston Zoo: 'Scientists may gain a better understanding of loggerhead sea turtle behavior in the Gulf of Mexico'
By Mina Fuqua | Sep 26, 2022
The Houston Zoo recently posted about the release of three loggerhead sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico.
Houston nonprofit makes it snow for kid with cancer: 'A little bit of light in a dark situation'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The temperature outside may show nearly 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but for one Houston teenager, it was snowing all around her.
San Marcos resident on Jason Landry handbag fundraiser: 'It's taking an entire community to bring one home'
By John Suayan | Sep 9, 2022
Hill Country volunteers have taken it upon themselves to let the public know that a Texas State University student from the Houston area remains missing.
Nonprofit to provide mental health services to Uvalde students: 'It was an opportunity to do something for the community'
By John Suayan | Aug 22, 2022
With the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District (UCISD) just two weeks away from commencing its first academic year since the Robb Elementary School tragedy, a Houston nonprofit organization is looking to help students who are still reeling from the incident.
Wrecker operator earns recognition for July rescue of deputy: 'We are forever grateful for his actions that night'
By John Suayan | Aug 18, 2022
A tow truck driver’s rescue of a Harris County deputy constable from a flaming patrol vehicle was recognized on Tuesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Neighbors respond to Katy house fire: 'So we went ahead and hosed down this other home'
By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2022
A line of severe weather that rumbled through the Houston area on Wednesday produced lightning that struck an empty residence in Katy and setting it on fire, prompting neighbors to spring into action, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Restaurant owner aids flood recovery efforts in Kentucky, reflects on devastation: 'A wall of water coming at them'
By John Suayan | Aug 10, 2022
A small eatery in Fort Bend County has lent a helping hand to the residents of flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky, Houston NBC affiliate KPRC reported.
Santa Fe holds parade for boy battling terminal brain cancer: 'When a child has a need as a community, we're coming out of the woodwork'
By John Suayan | Aug 2, 2022
A western Galveston County town turned out for one of its own children on Saturday, a 4-year-old boy who is battling terminal cancer.
Missouri City police captain on restaurant fundraiser for wounded officer: 'It means the world to us'
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2022
An Italian restaurant in Pearland over the weekend held a fundraiser for a Missouri City police officer who was shot in the face while responding to a carjacking, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Astros visit grief-stricken Uvalde: 'I don’t know how to thank them'
By John Suayan | Jul 9, 2022
Representatives of the Houston Astros made the 280-mile trip west to Uvalde on Friday to show their support for the grief-stricken South Texas city, according to a report on the team’s website.
Mother of slain Houston girl on support for Uvalde families: 'The one thing that I do want to tell them is to fight for their babies'
By John Suayan | May 30, 2022
The family of a nine-year-old Houston girl who was fatally shot on Valentine's Day earlier this year traveled to Uvalde to provide support to the families of the victims of the Robb Elementary School mass shooting, according to Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
10-year-old on helping bring medical supplies to Ukraine: 'I don’t want the kids to suffer'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
A young Houstonian has lent a helping hand to make sure the people in his father's native land Ukraine are taken care of, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
Nonprofit board member on hurricane food drive: 'We want to make sure they are covered'
By John Suayan | May 18, 2022
Two Houston nonprofit organizations hosted a drive last Saturday (May 14) to make sure that homebound residents have enough to eat in the event of a hurricane.
Levine: 'Life is not about what you get, but it’s about what you give'
By John Suayan | May 5, 2022
A college football coach-turned-fast food franchisee has taken it upon himself to make sure his employees have bright futures, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Turner on Megan Thee Stallion proclamation: 'Her contributions to Houston have helped a tremendous amount of people'
By John Suayan | May 2, 2022
The City of Houston recognized local rapper Megan Thee Stallion on Sunday (May 1) for her philanthropic efforts by issuing a proclamation in her honor and presenting her with a key to the city, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Wright on new heart: 'Thank God I'm here still for my wife, my children and my grandsons'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Though a 2020 hit-and-run accident took Dallas resident Jordan Santiago's life at age 25, his decision to become an organ donor ensures that people such as Ernest Wright, of Montgomery County, get a second chance at theirs.
Cho on benefit concert for food bank: 'This mission of fighting local hunger was such a wonderful passion project'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
A University of Houston music professor is using his talents to help those grappling with food insecurity, according to Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.