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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.
After more than a century of absence, cougars are breeding again in northern Minnesota. Trail cameras captured a mother cougar with three kittens near Voyageurs National Park, marking a remarkable wildlife comeback.
Trail cameras in northern Minnesota captured a mother cougar with three kittens, marking the first evidence of cougar reproduction in the state in over a century. The discovery suggests these big cats may be making a natural comeback to their historic home.
The University of Houston basketball team's viral muscular physique isn't accidental. Their coach invested in a custom-built training facility that's redefining what college athletes can achieve.
The Houston Dynamo is bringing back its legendary 2006 championship team for a special celebration night this August. Fans can relive the magic and even take home a replica championship ring.
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.
Bond Almand, who biked 14,000 miles from Alaska to Argentina in just 75 days, stopped in Houston to ride with students and families. The community event brought together cyclists of all ages to hear his story and get inspired to push their own limits.
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.
After spinal surgery left him permanently paralyzed, cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched a nonprofit that fixes dangerous home repairs for elderly residents, veterans, and single parents who can't afford emergency contractors. 4K Hands of Hope is filling gaps left by larger agencies in Houston.
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.
Self-driving car company Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to Houston this month, bringing autonomous transportation to one of America's most challenging driving environments. The move marks the latest milestone for a company quietly building momentum while competitors grab headlines.
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