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When a Houston credit union hit $2.9 billion in assets, employees chose how to celebrate: by voting to give $228,500 to two local charities helping grieving families and vulnerable children. The donation will directly support thousands of Houston kids through free grief counseling and emergency assistance.
The Fertitta family has reached a deal to bring professional women's basketball back to Houston after nearly two decades. The legendary Houston Comets will return in 2027 after the family purchases the Connecticut Sun.
A baseball-sized space rock punched through a Houston roof Saturday after NASA tracked a meteor blazing across Texas skies at 35,000 mph. Despite the dramatic entrance, everyone stayed safe in what experts call a rare cosmic close call. #
Dominique Dawes, a three-time Olympian and member of the iconic "Magnificent Seven," is opening two gymnastics academies in Houston this spring and summer. Her mission is to create a compassionate, healthy environment that reverses the toxic culture gymnastics has been known for.
After nearly freezing during a winter storm, Doris Brown transformed her Houston home into a solar-powered emergency shelter for neighbors. Eight similar "hub houses" now dot the city, ready to welcome residents when the next disaster strikes.
A new scholarship program and cultural celebration brought Indian American and Black community leaders together at Houston's inaugural MLK Grande Unity Gala. Krishna and Lakshmi Vavilala honored Dr. King's legacy by creating educational opportunities for Texas Southern University students.
Houston Children's Charity is giving away 50 wheelchair-accessible vans to families in need, shattering their own record from last year. The $5.3 million donation represents the largest distribution of its kind in the country.
Houston Children's Charity made history by giving away 98 wheelchair-accessible vans in a single day, their largest distribution ever. The $5.39 million donation marks the organization's 30th anniversary and brings their total to 538 vans delivered since 1996.
Over 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park as Houston attempted a Guinness World Record to celebrate the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Every ball used will help underserved kids play soccer.
KHOU 11's decade-long literacy campaign has put thousands of books directly into Houston kids' hands. The Turn the Page initiative continues connecting young readers with stories that spark imagination.
NASA's Johnson Space Center brought the magic of the International Space Station to thousands of Houston families with hands-on activities that turned complex science into pure wonder. For 25 years straight, astronauts have called the orbiting lab home.
After more than three decades of separate celebrations, Houston brought thousands together for one historic Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade. The unified event marks a new chapter in the city's commitment to community and togetherness.
More than 1,000 soccer balls lined up in Hermann Park just set a Guinness World Record and they're all going to Houston's underserved youth. The city is gearing up for the FIFA World Cup with programs that ensure local kids benefit long after the matches end.
At just 4 feet 8 inches tall, Houston gymnast Simone Biles has become the most decorated athlete in gymnastics history with 11 Olympic medals and 23 world championship golds. Her journey from a daycare field trip discovery to global dominance proves that greatness can emerge from anywhere. #
When massive vehicles crash, every second counts in saving lives. Houston River Fire Department traveled to Southwest Louisiana to share lifesaving skills with local firefighters.
Dominique Dawes, the first Black woman to win individual Olympic gold in gymnastics, is bringing her athlete-centered gym chain to Texas. Her Houston-area locations prioritize mental health alongside physical training, challenging the sport's traditional culture.
When the toilet broke an hour into the historic Artemis II moon mission, Houston engineers turned a potentially mission-ending crisis into a triumph of quick thinking and teamwork. Christina Koch became space's most important plumber for a day, and NASA's transparency about the fix reminded us that even cosmic achievements require solving very human problems.
NASA's Mission Control in Houston is proving that teamwork on the ground is just as vital as astronauts in space, successfully guiding the Artemis II crew toward the moon with zero major issues. Over 50 years after the first moon missions, the same principles of careful decision-making and crew safety are bringing humanity back to deep space.
Jose Cruz escaped through his car window after an HVAC system caused a Houston parking garage to collapse beneath him. Despite a fractured foot, he's determined to return to the security work he's done for 18 years.
Quick-thinking security at a Houston church tackled an armed man carrying a loaded gun and 100+ rounds before anyone was hurt. The team's vigilance and brave action prevented what could have been a tragedy.
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