Texas Mosque Burns Down, Donations Exceed 500K in Just 24 Hours
In the short span of two days, strangers from around the world donated over $850,000 so this Texas mosque could rebuild their religious home.
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Grandpa Delights Granddaughter With DIY Theme Park (WATCH)
Little Sophia has become the luckiest girl in Texas thanks to her grandfather's hand-built backyard amusement park.
County in Texas is Helping Veterans Pay Their Utility Bills
Hidalgo County, Texas honors their low-income veterans by keeping their lights on and water running.
Waiter Given $500 Tip For Act of Compassion in the Grocery Store
Kasey couldn't stand seeing someone sad, even if they were just a stranger to him – that's why karma came back around to reward him the following night.
Watch the Tears as Community Pays For Beloved Crossing Guard's Prosthetic Repairs
For ten years, he has overseen safety at the same intersection, standing on a prosthetic limb – now the community is lending a warm hand when he is in need.
64-Mile Bike 'Superhighway' Will Connect Fort Worth To Dallas
Dallas and Fort Worth may not be in the bottom of lists for cycling-friendly cities for long. Transportation planners voted to spend $7 million dollars on a "superhighway for bicycles" between the two downtown areas.
Mosque Pays Fines For Man Who Vandalized Their Building
In October 2016, Abraham Davis was caught vandalizing a Texas mosque. Then, in a show of forgiveness, they ended up paying the fine for him.
Man Gives $25Mil to Ease Debt for Students of Social Work: 'They're Heroes'
Steve Hicks, a telecommunications pioneer has donated what might be the largest ever gift for higher education in the field of social work.
Volunteers Give Away 1,500 Christmas Trees, Set Up Dozens More For Homeless
PJ Simiens and his friends wanted to make sure that families and homeless individuals who were affected by Hurricane Harvey can still have some Yuletide cheer in their lives.
Burger King Drive-thru Worker Goes Viral After Helping Diabetic Woman
When Rebecca Boening was struggling to cope with her low blood sugar, a compassionate drive-thru worker came to her rescue.
All 1300 Employees Get $100,000 Holiday Bonus From U.S. Boss
Every single employ of this company, including the receptionist, received a $100,000 bonus this year.
SeaWorld Ends Captive Breeding of Orcas at All its Parks
SeaWorld plans to end its orca breeding programs at all its parks and the audience performances for its last generation of killer whales.
Judges Are Refusing to Jail People Who Can't Pay Fines, Choosing Community Service Instead
Judges are looking for alternatives to jail time for poor people who face crippling debt trying to pay fines and court fees.
After Just 2 Months, Teen Asks Teacher to Adopt Him - and She Says Yes
After spending seven years in foster care, Anthony thought he never wanted to be adopted - until he met his English teacher Bennie Berry.
Inmates Break Out Of Jail To Save Life Of Officer Guarding Them (WATCH)
When their guard suffered a heart attack, these inmates risked their lives to save his by breaking out of their holding cell.
'Army of Stand-ins' Escort Fallen Cop's Son to First Day of School (Video)
After losing his police officer dad, this four-year-old boy had an army of stand-ins surrounding him for his first day of kindergarten.
Teen Spends $25K Bar Mitzvah Money to Buy Hundreds of Shoes for Others
A teen in Texas could have used the thousands of dollars he got for his bar mitzvah on himself. He is crazy about expensive kicks—but more in love with giving to others
Watch Tom Hanks Help a Man Pull Off Surprise Marriage Proposal
The Forrest Gump star was talking about his new book in Houston, Texas when he asked the crowd an important question from Ryan McFarling.
Fans Pull Off Incredible Hat Trick to Return Item Dropped From 8 Floors Up
Teamwork makes the dream work – and the only thing more impressive than the Astros' teamwork this week is their fans coming together in this video.
Smithsonian Experts Help Harvey Survivors Restore Family Treasures
While homes and possessions can eventually be replaced, these preservation experts are working to salvage precious family heirlooms.
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