24 feel-good, heartwarming things that happened in 2024
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, 2024 delivered joy, laughs and happy tears.
'If you don't have a dream, how you gonna make a dream come true' encourages Famous 5th Ward Fashion Designer
A Houston native who grew up in Fifth Ward defied the odds to become a renowned fashion designer, inspiring a new generation of aspiring creatives.
Houston Vietnam War Veteran buys his first house, realtor hopes 'Santa' will bring him furniture for Christmas
A Houston realtor is seeking donations to help furnish the first home of a recently-housed Navy veteran.
Message in a bottle makes it from Florida to Texas - and will keep going
A message in a bottle traveled more than 1,000 miles from a Southwest Florida island to South Padre Island in Texas.
Watch: Colorado deputy helps Captain America after motorcycle breakdown
Captain America may not break down (superheroes rarely do), but sometimes his motorcycle does.
Arizona grandma and stranger she mistakenly texted in 2016 will celebrate 9th Thanksgiving together
In 2016, Wanda Dench meant to invite her grandson to her Thanksgiving and accidentally texted Jamal Hinton of Phoenix.
Community rallies behind Sunnyside eatery "The Shack," fighting for legacy amid hardship
In the Sunnyside neighborhood of Houston, "The Shack," a family-run restaurant, has ignited a wave of community backing as it faces economic challenges. When mounting costs jeopardized its survival, Lakeisha Randle-Koontz, the daughter of the restaurant's founders, made an online appeal that touched hearts and inspired action. Now, as customers flock to support, Randle-Koontz emphasizes the importance of local entrepreneurship and its impact, aspiring to embolden a new generation in her community to believe in self-reliance and the power of communal support.
Jason and Kylie Kelce announce they are pregnant with fourth daughter
Thank heaven for little girls! The Kelce household is growing, preparing to add a fourth baby girl to their lineup.
Dad lists things his wife has said to him that he could 'never say to her'
A woman in Nashville was cracking up as she recorded her dad listing things her mom has said to him that he could “never say to her."
Houston woman gives friend she's known for 2 decades the gift of life
When we asked Theresa Whitaker if Hillary Gramm saved her life, she didn't hesitate.
Beloved custodian gets school building named after her: 'She's one in a million'
Claudene Wilson’s official title at Swedeborg Elementary is custodian. But to the kids and school community she served for 30 years, “Ms. Claudene" is so much more.
Star of Hope helps mother of two earn GED, gain stability
The Star of Hope Mission hosted a golf tournament to raise funds for their programs that help homeless families and individuals in Houston.
Soldiers pause to help girl celebrate 9th birthday during hurricane relief efforts
“I just thought it would be nice to do something special, so I called back to leadership, and we got her a cake. It turned into a little birthday party with the kids dressed in costumes—it was a good time," U.S Army Soldier, Spc. John Folk said.
Arizona's famous 'Thanksgiving Grandma,' Wanda Dench diagnosed with cancer
Arizona's Thanksgiving Grandma, Wanda Dench, known for her bond with Jamal Hinton from a misdirected text, revealed her breast cancer diagnosis on social media on October 16.
Houston’s Santa Maria Hostel launches new clinic, helping women and children fight addiction
A local facility that helps treat women for substance abuse is opening another clinic!
9-year-old Houston girl on a mission to help pets displaced by Hurricane Helene
A 9-year-old girl has raised significant funds to support pets affected by Hurricane Helene, demonstrating her compassion and dedication to animal welfare.
Dad treks miles through Hurricane Helene aftermath to walk daughter down aisle
David Jones walked for 5 1/2 hours through flood damage in South Carolina to make his daughter's wedding in Tennessee.
6-year-old boy kidnapped from Oakland found alive 70 years later
Luis Armando Albino was 6 years old in 1951 when he was abducted while playing at an Oakland park. Now, more than seven decades later, Albino has been found thanks to help from an online ancestry test, old photos and newspaper clippings.
After losing parents, Texas woman offers guidance to help others cope with grief
A woman from north Texas is sharing her story of grief to try to help others. Theo Boyd went through the unimaginable five years ago. Her dad accidentally ran over her mother on a tractor on their farm in Waxahachie and killed her, shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary.
Survivor partners with doctor to promote cord blood donation
Ariane Navarro, a cancer survivor, now advocates for umbilical cord donation alongside her doctor.