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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.
A Houston-based venture platform has helped over 70 African startups raise $5 million in funding through an eight-week accelerator program. More than 30 percent of graduates secured investment within six months.
A Houston cop who discovered his cancer too late asked organizers to share his story before he died. Now his legacy will help save lives at a race dedicated to early screening.
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.
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 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.
A French nonprofit is rescuing thousands of worn-out sneakers from the trash and giving them new life. SneakCœurZ is fighting fashion waste one pair at a time while creating jobs and helping people in need.
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.
Across Colorado's Front Range, dozens of nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help feed families, shelter the homeless, and build homes. April's National Volunteer Month offers the perfect chance to get involved and make a real difference in your community.
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