Decades-old 'Hi, How Are You' mural preserved in West Campus
A decades-old building at 21st and Guadalupe in West Campus was razed to the ground, but the decades-old “Hi, How Are You" mural painted on it, is still standing tall thanks to efforts to preserve it.
Former sanitation worker to earn Harvard Law degree, raises $70K for blue-collar staff
Rehan Staton had a middle-class upbringing. But everything changed when his mother left the family, and his father had to raise two sons on his own.
Make-A-Wish kids enjoy Walt Disney World 'trip of a lifetime'
Wishes are coming true for 27 Make-A-Wish children. For the first time, kids and their families will board “The Best Flight Ever" and fly on a one-of-a-kind, chartered plane from New York to Orlando to fulfill their wishes to go to Walt Disney World Resort.
‘Phantom’ trumpeter reflects on 35 years in the orchestra pit
Trumpeter Lowell Hershey has played over 10,000 performances of “Phantom of the Opera,” which ends its historic run on Sunday.
Oklahoma boy, 7, hurt after heroically saving younger brother who fell from cliff
A young boy is being called a hero after going after his toddler brother who fell down a cliff and suffered multiple injuries.
Military family move into mortgage-free home in Pflugerville
The mortgage-free home was made possible by Operation Finally Home along with Scott Felder Homes, Tiemann Land and Cattle Development and other community partners.
‘Invaluable’ American flag recovered for Tennessee family after deadly tornado
Missing among the rubble was an American flag that was placed on the casket at Dustin Pinckney's grandfather's funeral. Pinckney said his grandmother, who died in the tornado, wanted to be buried with it.
Homeless woman donates brand-new bike to 3-year-old boy after his was stolen
Because of her generosity, police alerted a local non-profit organization to help the anonymous woman – now affectionately nicknamed “Bike Lady" – get back on her feet.
LAFD shows support for firefighter's family after infant daughter diagnosed with cancer
For years, a local fire station has brought comfort to kids battling illness at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Now, one of those firefighters needs the support for his own daughter. His family at LAFD Fire Station 35 answered the call to duty.
‘God must have put you in my car!’: Uber driver donates kidney to passenger
A New Jersey man’s Uber ride turned into a trip that would save his life.
Lakeway teen golfer heads to Augusta for national competition
Audrey McIntyre is one of 80 nationwide, one of just ten in her age bracket, heading to the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals. The competition will take place at Augusta National ahead of the Masters.
Young boy fighting cancer becomes honorary officer 758 times
A little more than four years ago, DJ was diagnosed with terminal brain and spine cancer.
Lucky indeed: Dog left paralyzed after being hit by train in Philadelphia finds forever home
The organization said it initially received hundreds of applications to adopt Lucky, but when his spinal cord injury was revealed, applicants backed out. Now, one of the women who helped save Lucky welcomed him into her home.
Man who saved 5 kids from burning home awarded Carnegie Medal
The Indiana man received the prestigious award after he spotted the burning home and jumped into action to save the sleeping children inside the house.
Alaska man saves young moose from choking on trash bag
“I’m not so sure what I did would be heroic or stupid, but I would do it again for any animal at any age," said James West, the moose’s savior.
Couple celebrates 72nd wedding anniversary with limo ride to Chick-fil-A
The Pennsylvania couple was picked up from their senior center and were treated to a free meal at the restaurant to mark their special day.
9-year-old Austin golfer represents Texas in national competition at Augusta National
Allie Stevens, a 9-year-old golfer from Austin, will compete at the Drive, Chip and Putt National Finals at Augusta National.
Built to Honor program gifts Army veteran, family new mortgage-free home in Florida
Built to Honor has donated 76 homes to veterans across America since its launch in 2013, totaling more than $35 million in value.
Woman reunited with camera, photos she lost 13 years ago in river
An Arizona woman thought all was lost when she dropped her digital camera in a river, until a fisherman found it 13 years later and uploaded the photos to Facebook.
Family donates organs of boy killed in freak accident playing basketball
A Kentucky family is devastated after an 8-year-old boy died while playing at home, but they hope his memory will continue through the lives of others.