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A nonprofit founded by a breast cancer survivor is hosting mobile mammograms in East Texas this week, making early detection screenings easier for the community. The East Texas Alliance of Hope has spent years helping people catch cancer early, when treatment works best.
A charity roast of a Texas sheriff just turned laughter into 30,000 meals for hungry families. The Spindletop Rotary Club's sold-out event shows how communities can fight hunger while having fun.
The Texas Rangers unveiled bold new uniforms celebrating North Texas' deep Mexican cultural roots. The team's "Tejas" jerseys debut April 24 as part of their commitment to honoring the Hispanic community.
Whitney Brown-Tompkins is receiving the Good Samaritan of the Year Award for bringing top-level wound care to uninsured workers in Fredericksburg, Texas. The May 5 fundraiser supports a clinic that's become the community's answer to affordable healthcare.
Snorkeling scientists in a Texas underwater cave discovered fossils of giant tortoises and armored mammals that never lived in Central Texas before. The surprising find is rewriting what we know about Texas during the Ice Age.
A Texas Tech student nailed a field goal on live TV and chose a local volunteer center to receive the prize money. His clutch kick on ESPN's College GameDay is now helping connect thousands of people to community service.
Seven schools in the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo school district just proved that excellence in education is thriving along the Texas border. Their recognition comes from measurable gains in student achievement and preparing kids for life after graduation.
A small Texas community is turning handmade pottery into hope for neighbors facing food insecurity. For 17 years, Brownwood's Empty Bowls Project has proven that a simple lunch can create lasting change.
A Christian funding charity just wrapped up its best year ever, processing $209 million in donations and distributing over 1 million grants to churches and charities. The surge means thousands of community programs got the funding they needed to keep helping people.
Henderson Middle School student Emeriie Anastas-Weaver has been selected for a prestigious summer leadership program in Austin and San Antonio. She'll explore Texas history while building skills alongside the state's top young leaders.
Rogers Communications just kicked off a $1 million donation to Alberta children's charities through the Rogers Charity Classic, a golf tournament that's raised over $164 million since it started. Last year alone, the event brought in a record $26.6 million to help thousands of kids access counseling, sports programs, and family support.
A 4.5-ounce rodent facing extinction is getting a second chance thanks to an innovative partnership between Texas ranchers and wildlife officials. The conservation plan actually helps both the endangered Texas kangaroo rat and the cattle industry.
A six-person charity struggling with costly website updates found a solution that transformed their online presence. Fashion and Textile Children's Trust now reaches 40,000 annual visitors after switching platforms.
Snorkelers exploring an underwater cave in Central Texas discovered bones from lion-sized armadillos and giant tortoises that scientists didn't know lived there during the Ice Age. The find is rewriting what we know about ancient Texas.
Scientists exploring a Texas cave discovered fossils from a warm period of the last ice age that nobody knew existed in the region. The find includes a lion-sized armadillo and giant tortoise that rewrites what we thought we knew about ancient Texas.
Dozens of East Texas schools have been named "Star Schools" for outstanding student achievement and closing learning gaps. The recognition celebrates educators who are proving that every student can succeed.
A new 70,000-square-foot manufacturing technology center in Hutto, Texas just reached a major construction milestone, preparing to train the next generation of semiconductor workers. The facility addresses America's urgent need for skilled tech workers while bringing good-paying jobs to Central Texas.
Scientists snorkeling through a Texas cave found lion-sized armadillo fossils lying on the riverbed alongside mammoths and saber-toothed cats. The discovery is changing what we know about Ice Age climate across Central Texas.
Three hand-painted Porsche 911s inspired by Toy Story characters just sold to an anonymous collector who's donating all $3 million to children's charities. Each custom car took 350 hours to create and will help Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children's Foundation.
When the July 4, 2025 flood devastated Kerr County, Texas, 123 members of the Texas A&M Bonfire Crew dropped everything to help. Their 10-day volunteer mission became one of the most powerful untold stories of the disaster.
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