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High school running back Braun Johnson honored his late father with an unforgettable performance, rushing for 326 yards and six touchdowns just days after losing his dad. The emotional victory showed how sports can help us heal through grief.
Vivian Ho saw that shame keeps people from asking for help, so at 17 she built a national organization that lets families get what they need without ever sharing their name. All The Same Organization now has 200 chapters and 8,000 volunteers.
After 39 years of helping students and spreading kindness as a school custodian, 76-year-old Marilyn Hampton received a surprise that brought her to tears. The Aubrey Independent School District in Texas is naming their new elementary school after her.
Dallas hosted Unicorn Rodeo, a groundbreaking conference connecting Israeli tech innovators with Texas business leaders to turn billion-dollar trade ties into lasting partnerships. From former Mossad directors to biotech pioneers, the gathering aimed to transform how two innovation powerhouses work together.
Texas sailed through its hottest summer on record without a single power alert, thanks to massive investments in solar, wind, and battery storage. The state's grid ran on majority clean energy for 94% of summer days.
A Lewisville barber discovered a bag stuffed with over $128,000 sitting on top of a bank ATM and immediately called police. He returned every single dollar without hesitation.
Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs nonprofits are calling for volunteers to help children, animals, and families in need. From reading to first graders to walking shelter dogs, there's a way for everyone to make a difference.
A massive data center campus in Red Oak, Texas is proving that America's AI boom isn't just creating tech jobs. It's sparking a blue-collar career renaissance with hundreds of jobs in skilled trades and a $12.6 million training facility to prepare even more workers.
A small Texas city's economic investment has blossomed into 4,450 jobs and millions in community support, crowned with the state's largest wiener dog statue. The Buda Economic Development Corp. proves what happens when a community invests in itself.
A symbol meant to divide is bringing Republicans and Democrats together in one of Texas's most remote regions. From sheriffs to business owners, locals are joining hands to protect Big Bend's wild beauty.
The Fletcher family has turned a simple corny dog into an 84-year tradition at the State Fair of Texas, serving over half a million each year while keeping grandpa's original recipe unchanged. Their secret to staying relevant? Never compromising on quality, even when it cuts into profits.
When Sarah McDonald was diagnosed with rare salivary gland cancer 14 years ago, it led her to discover she also had stage three breast cancer. Today, she's cancer-free and inspiring dozens of survivors at Texas's Power of Pink luncheon with one powerful message: advocate for yourself.