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.

By Tiffani Spengler

31 July 73 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

28 July 67 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

15 August 72 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 July 72 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

09 July 72 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

24 June 68 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

12 June 70 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

12 June 75 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

11 May 69 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

05 June 67 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

04 June 78 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

04 June 82 Views

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.

By Jeanne Goddard

01 June 71 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

02 April 71 Views

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.

By Tiffani Spengler

13 March 74 Views