School Janitor Praised for Curling Up Next to Student With Autism During Lunch
When the cateferia became too much for this fourth grader with autism, the school custodian was more than happy to curl up next to her.
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When Bus Driver Sees His Students Waiting in Weeds, He Returned to Mow the Entire Bus Stop
Rather than allow his students to wait for him at an overgrown bus stop, Jerry Martin took it upon himself to clean up the area.
21-Year-old Hotel Employee Hailed as Hero After Taking Care of 90 Guests During 36 Hours of Flooding in Texas
The college student served the guests for almost 3 days of sleepless work until his co-worker finally arrived to help alleviate some of the burden.
After Special Needs Man Was Found Wandering the Streets Without a Family, His Former Teacher Took Him In
This 30-year-old man was only recently able to celebrate his first ever birthday party thanks to his new guardian: a teacher who he had not seen in years.
Lady Gaga is Funding All the Classroom Projects in Three US Cities Affected by Recent Shootings
In total, the pop star is financing the educational needs of 162 classrooms in Dayton, Ohio; El Paso, Texas; and Gilroy, California.
Historic First: Wind Turbines Deliver More Energy Than Coal in Texas-the Largest Consumer of Coal in US
For the first time in history, wind power has surpassed coal in Texas: the largest consumer and producer of coal energy in the country.
Watch the Sweet Moment a Woman Rings Hospital 'Cancer-Free Bell' - and Accidentally Breaks it With Excitement
This woman's joyful reaction to finally being able to ring her hospital's "cancer-free bell" earlier this month is winning hearts across social media.
Chick-fil-A Owner Stuns Employees, Pays Them During 5 Month Shutdown
The owner of a fast food restaurant in Austin, Texas shocked his 50 employees by paying their full salaries during a five-month period when the business shut down.
University of Texas Announces Full Scholarships to Residents With Family Incomes Under $65K by 2020
Texas University has vowed to cover full tuition for students from families that earn up to $65,000 a year—for more than 8,600 undergraduates.
In a Town That Straddles Two Different US States, the Border Actually Brings People Together
Despite how some regional borders tend to divide their communities, this state line has actually served to bring two towns together.
Two Years After Woman Changes Homeless Man's Life, They're Using Their Friendship to Help Someone Else
It has been two years since this woman changed the life of a local homeless man – and they are now using their lasting friendship to help someone else.
Texas Signs 'Save Our Lemonade Stands Bill' as Governor Tips a Cold One on Twitter Video
Little lemonade entrepreneurs will no longer have to worry about running their lemonade stands without a business permit in Texas.
After Policeman Gives Wandering Child Ride Home, He Returns With Groceries and Treats for the Family
After a Texas police officer saw a little boy walking down the street by himself, he took it upon himself to help the youngster's entire family.
First-of-its-Kind National Theater Festival for Veterans Using Drama to Find Emotional Resilience
Feast of Crispian which pairs Shakespeare with veterans struggling post-war, announced the first-ever National Veterans Theater Festival May 23-26 in Milwaukee.
After 40 Years, Homeless Man Will Get His Degree Debt-Free Thanks to One Student and Anonymous Alumni
More than four decades after he was forced to drop out, this 65-year-old homeless man will finally be able to finish his degree in studio arts.
84-Year-old Nonchalantly Becomes Nation's Oldest Living Kidney Donor After Seeing His Neighbor's Yard Sign
A youthful octogenarian has just become the nation's oldest living kidney donor after he saved the life of his 72-year-old neighbor.
Barefoot Teacher Pictured Running Ahead of Tornado to Warn Families in Carpool Lane to Take Cover
In a photo that is quickly going viral, this fourth grade school teacher can be seen running ahead of a tornado so she can warn parents in the carpool lane.
Inspired By High School Book, Scientists Create Rose-Shaped Water Purifier That Only Costs 2 Cents to Make
Scientists have created a cheap, portable water purifier that is modeled after the shape of a rose thanks to some poetic inspiration from Alexandre Dumas.
NBA Players Recovered From COVID-19 Are Donating Plasma to Clinical Trials Helping Sick Patients
Four NBA players have been confirmed as volunteer blood plasma donors as a means of testing an experimental therapy to treat COVID-19.
This Café Offers Work and Support to Youth Who Have Aged Out of the Texas Foster Care System
For Texas foster kids who have aged out of the system, the La La Land Kindness Café is offering them a place of employment and community in Dallas.
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