19-Year-Old Meals on Wheels Driver Saves Woman's Life
When Alekzander Dzivak arrived to deliver a meal in Fort Worth, he heard a desperate voice through a doorbell camera. His quick thinking saved an elderly woman's life.
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Volunteer Driver's Quick Thinking Saves Woman's Life
A volunteer delivery driver noticed something was wrong when an elderly woman didn't answer her door for a routine delivery. His decision to call for help saved her life.
North Crowley Wins First State Title in 18 Years
After 18 years of waiting, the Fort Worth North Crowley Panthers claimed their first state championship with a commanding 65-52 victory over San Antonio Brennan. The triumph came just days after the Panthers toppled defending champion Duncanville in an epic semifinal showdown.
Fort Worth Launches Free Program for Small Business Owners
Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
19 Buddhist Monks Walk 2,300 Miles from Texas to DC for Peace
Nineteen Buddhist monks completed a 109-day, 2,300-mile barefoot journey from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., spreading a message of peace and unity. Their final address at the Lincoln Memorial drew the largest, most diverse crowd the head teacher had ever seen.
Fort Worth Nonprofit Guides 8,000+ Cancer Patients Yearly
The Careity Foundation has spent 21 years helping uninsured cancer patients navigate treatment, providing everything from mammograms to emotional support. At their recent survivor luncheon, 80 people gathered to celebrate journeys of hope and healing.
Sister's Rare Disease Inspires Burleson Mom's Research Quest
After losing her sister to Alström syndrome at 28, Rocky Tucker now leads an international organization bringing researchers and families together to find a cure. This May, Fort Worth hosts a global conference for one of the world's rarest diseases.
Store Manager Saves Woman Frozen Stiff in Texas Storm
A Fort Worth convenience store manager lifted a homeless woman whose body had frozen solid during a winter storm, likely saving her life. Bobbi, who had spent her 50th birthday night crawling through freezing rain after finding the warming shelter closed, made a full recovery.
Fort Worth Firefighter Carries Homeless Man to Safety
When a homeless man began seizing from hypothermia under a Fort Worth bridge, a firefighter carried him through freezing snow and saved his life. The rescue was just one of over 300 efforts by the city's HOPE team during the winter storm.
Store Manager Saves Woman Freezing Outside Texas Shop
When a customer collapsed outside during a brutal Texas winter storm, a Fort Worth store manager didn't hesitate to carry her to safety. His quick action saved a life during one of the coldest nights of the year.
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Texas Store Manager Saves Customer Freezing in Storm
When a Fort Worth convenience store manager spotted a regular customer frozen outside during a deadly winter storm, he didn't hesitate. Faris Hussain carried Bobbi inside and warmed her up until paramedics arrived, likely saving her life.