Did you do the ice bucket challenge? A native Houstonian touched personally by ALS has an updated challenge
The wife of a former NFL player who's battling ALS is offering support to loved ones who are also caregivers.
Family left homeless in the February Texas freeze surprised with a nice gift
A single mom and her three children are surprised with new furniture after losing everything during the February freeze.
Student entrepreneurs running fundraisers like businesses to raise money for scholarships
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Houston-area brothers recognized by two mayors for volunteer work, entrepreneurship
The Gee brothers aren't even old enough to drive yet, but they are inspiring others with their giving spirit.
Online women's empowerment event to inspire, encourage following your dreams
Powerhouse trailblazers will gather for a virtual women's empowerment event and you are invited.
Houston female engineer inspiring girls to join her profession
Speaking to girls groups, at schools and other organizations a black female engineer is hoping to persuade other minorities to join the profession.
Want free education? Gallery Furniture offers free vocational, high school, preschool
Mattress Mack has given plenty over the years. Now he's helping career dreams come true. Gallery Furniture has three new schools and they're all free of charge.
Houston-area woman empowering seniors through exercise with free Zoom classes
Some seniors are getting fit and socializing during the pandemic thanks to a free fitness class being held virtually.
More animals in need of homes after last week's winter storms
The Houston Humane Society is full and offering a special to help get animals adopted after last week's severe winter weather.
Mattress Mack, Joel Osteen offer warmth to Houstonians without power
Joel Osteen opened his church as a warming shelter and Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale his Gallery Furniture stores on North Freeway and in Richmond.
Major art show celebrating Black History Month features once-homeless Houston artist
A once-homeless Houston artist has his works on display at an indoor-outdoor exhibit that runs through March.
Houston professor helps families with autistic children all over the world
A Houston educator is volunteering to help families around the world who were told there is no help for their children.
Houston fashion designer teaches herself to sew by watching YouTube
A young Houston mom knew school was out of the question at the time, but she didn't give up on her dreams. She's now a successful fashion designer after teaching herself to sew by watching YouTube.
Houston-area educators going above and beyond during COVID-19 pandemic
Aldine ISD's Johnson Elementary has created a CARES Team to keep COVID cases down and keep a connection with families during the pandemic.
Tribute for 61-year-old leads grieving family to Dickinson High football
A 61-year-old cancer patient passes and his grieving family gives a $9,500 gift to something that meant a lot to him, his high school football team.
Defying the odds: Houston man becomes father at 15, now graduating from law school
By the start of 10th grade he was a father. Now Demoine Jones and his son are both seniors. His son is a senior in high school. Demoine is a senior in law school.
Non-profit still giving Christmas gifts to kids in CPS custody
Kind-hearted constable and his wife, who were battling COVID-19, give back by giving gifts to Houston kids in CPS custody.
Turning to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond
Radio DJ sharing the power of prayer with his listeners as more people turn to faith to make it through 2020 and beyond.
91.7 NGEN radio host DJ Marcus Sullivan serves up motivation in addition to music
In this Positively Houston, we talk with a Houston DJ who's known for not only the music he plays but the motivation he gives.
Houston Salon owner offering free services to essential workers
Queen's Bee Salon and Spa is giving free services to all essential workers from the medical field, to grocery store employees to police, fire, and teachers.