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A Corpus Christi nonprofit is transforming unused showers into Texas's first free community hygiene facility, and they're calling on local volunteers to make history. Ruthie's will offer showers, laundry, food, and more to people experiencing homelessness.
A Texas sheriff's deputy who lost his job after workers' comp denied his back surgery is now playing baseball with his son again. A nonprofit stepped in to fund three life-changing spinal procedures.
The Birthday Joy Program delivers "parties in a bag" to children in foster care, shelters, and low-income homes across Texas. What started with one mother's memory has grown into nearly 5,000 celebrations annually.
Beyond Trafficking will open a safe house for survivors in three months. The announcement came during their annual gala where survivor BJ Garrett shared her story of hope and recovery.
A Texas nonprofit clinic serving uninsured families across five counties just broke ground on a major expansion that will triple its ability to provide free medical, dental, and mental health care. After three years of planning and overwhelming community support, the Good Samaritan Center is just $120,000 away from its $5 million fundraising goal. ---
The Community Council of South-Central Texas celebrated six decades of helping families achieve stability and announced plans for a new centralized campus. The nonprofit serves 27 counties and touches thousands of lives each year.
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.
In Laredo, Texas, three nonprofits run entirely by volunteers provide life-saving support to people with HIV/AIDS, cancer, and elderly residents without spending a dime on staff. Their secret: passionate community members who turned personal hardship into hope for thousands.
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.
When frozen roads trapped essential workers in Gregg County, Texas, a nonprofit with heavy-duty trucks drove through the ice to bring them to safety. Mountain Showdown has answered the call during every severe cold snap. --- ##
Love Thy City brought volunteers together for its third annual appreciation event while revealing how many East Texas families they've lifted from crisis. The nonprofit has become a lifeline for thousands struggling with basic needs like electricity and food.
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.
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.
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.
For eight years, volunteers like Linda Koenig have been the heartbeat of Rockport-Fulton Good Samaritans, greeting neighbors with dignity and ensuring no one faces hardship alone. This April, the Texas nonprofit is honoring the people who make feeding families possible.
Amazing Grace Food Pantry in Wylie, Texas just marked two decades of feeding families in need, powered entirely by dedicated volunteers who transformed a small church outreach into a thriving community lifeline. What started as a modest effort has grown into a vital resource for north Wylie residents facing food insecurity.
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.
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