The Heartbeat Of Texas

Beau Raley from Highland Park decided he could do something to help flood victims in Kerrville. He has loaded up his pickup with donations, and he's driving there right now to bless anyone who needs assistance. Find out more and how you can help on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about how you can help here: https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/2025/07/06/hp-grad-works-to-assist-flood-vict...

Who’s responsible for 40,000 American flags lining the streets in Irving? It’s the 2025 Great Flag Caper, which has been happening for 33 years. Maybe you want to take part in this next 4th of July. Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about the Great Flag Caper here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/volunteers-plant-40000-american-flags-in-irving-for-the-great-flag-caper/

Colin Wright of Grand Prairie got an idea one day: instead of litter on a grassy hill behind his home, why not something patriotic for the 4th of July? And this is how a new tradition in Grand Prairie started. Listen to find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this new patriotic tradition here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/father-and-daughter-create-stunning-patriot...

The 4th of July can be really stressful for shelter pets. What can you do to help? Dallas Animal Services and other shelters have a great idea! Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about how you can help here: https://www.dallasnews.com/news/public-safety/2025/06/30/holiday-fireworks-can-stress-pets-out-dallas-animal-services-has-a-solution/

Going to a major league baseball game is pricey. Can you imagine taking 150 kids to an Astros game?! Nate Gonzalez from Corpus Christi did that a few days ago. Find out why and how on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas." Learn more about this special day here: https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/local/astros-phillies-foster-kids/285-ad3ac6a9-e814-4052-b8d9-8b9398f04f03

What would you do if you lost a family heirloom in Possum Kingdom Lake? Call Blue Diver Search and Recovery, because they’ve got the Heartbeat of Texas. Learn more about this awesome recovery here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/possum-kingdom-lake-lost-ring-found

Jeff says he’s got the best job in Weatherford, TX, and it all started with a challenge from his church. Find out how you can help him with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Jeff and his mission here.

A faith-based group from Kingwood, TX, called U.M. ARMY answered the call to love thy neighbor this summer by serving in the Heart of Texas - with The Heart of Texas. Maybe this will inspire you to do the same with your church? Listen to KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas” to find out more. Learn more about U.M. ARMY's mission here.

Right now in Waco, 40 students working with BOUNCE Student Disaster Recovery, a ministry of Texas Baptists, are using their summer break to love on others with The Heart of Texas. Find out how with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about these students' mission here.

He says he does it to stay busy… but we know it’s because he loves growing the Heart of Texas. Listen to Andy’s story here on KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Andy's tomatoes here: https://www.ktre.com/2025/05/23/94-year-old-veteran-grows-tomatoes-residents-pinecrest-retirement-community/

Evie in East Texas does what a lot of kids do in the summer: she runs a lemonade stand. What does she do with all the money she makes? Listen to find out on KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Evie and her mission here: https://www.kltv.com/2025/06/13/11-year-old-launches-4th-summer-longview-lemonade-fundraiser-womens-center/

Some kids rely on school for food, but what happens when it’s summer? Where can they go to get free food? Armstrong’s Bayou Café in Waco and Woodway is here to help with The Heart of Texas. Listen for more.  Learn more about the owner's generosity here: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/mclennan-county/waco/i-just-fee-like-its-my-duty-to-do-stuff-like-that-restaurant-owner-...

She wasn’t born in Texas, but she got here as fast as she could, one step at a time. Diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s 13 years ago, Dr. Judy Benjamin, who is 80, is walking across the country to share the news that there’s hope – and she's in El Paso now! Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Judy and her journey here: https://kfoxtv.com/news/local/80-year-old-woman-...

The Heart of Texas is out there in Waxahachie off HWY 77 (near Gold’s Gym) most Saturdays. It’s Dale Garris, who waits for you to stop by so he can pray for you. Hear Dale’s story on KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” 

Arlington’s Summit High School principal Jason Mutterer was on the TODAY Show this morning. This is an update from a previous Heart of Texas we shared with you about a week ago. Find out what’s new on KCBI's "The Heart of Texas." Learn more about this principal's kindness here: https://www.today.com/today/amp/rcna212444

When Ian, a Denton mailman, heard that one of his favorite customers passed away, he wondered what was going to happen to the man’s dog… Ian saved the day with a special delivery: The Heart of Texas. Learn more about Ian's (and Floyd's) story here.

A Founders Classical Academy English teacher in Corinth lost something but found two new friends and The Heart of Texas. Learn more about this wonderful find here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/north-texas-k9-finds-teachers-missing-wedding-ring/287-28ce7a4b-1c5c-4c34-a53b-a8ad6302a37b

Haltom High School head coach Jason Tucker sends his seniors off with a parting gift—a playbook for life, one he hopes they’ll carry long after the final whistle.

Terry Guerra blesses so many at her Corpus Christi Whataburger. People have even traveled as far away as Dallas just to see her. What’s her story? Find out with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about this star employee here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/06/04/shes-wonderful-whataburger-employee-89-has-customers-coming-just-see-her/

After a break-in the other day at Evolutions Trading in Killeen, owner Chris Grannis was surprised to see what the community and his customers did next. Find out more with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”   Learn more about this community's kindness here: https://www.kcentv.com/article/news/crime/gut-wrenching-killeen-card-store-loses-100k-worth-rare-pokmon-cards-after-break-in/500-fcb3ca0b-26a6-4eb4-...

Congrats, Mansfield Summit High grads! You’ve each been given The Heart of Texas. Now what are you going to do with it? Listen to find out more with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about this special graduation here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/summit-high-school-principal-letter

It’s awful having to miss out on something important in life, right? Knowing that, the staff at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance blessed one of their patients this past weekend. Find out the rest of the story with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about this special graduation here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/nurses-doctors-throw-surprise-graduation...

For Chris Olguin, a relaxing day on Lake Lewisville turned into the catch of the year. What did he catch? Reel this one in with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about this unexpected catch here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-county/north-texan-saves-baby-deer-from-drowning-lake-lewisville-memorial-day/287-d2dcdc4f-0a08-40b9-94f1-1bf6ff55cc41

Just the other night, The Heart of Texas was at a senior prom in Dallas. Learn more about this special senior prom here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/life/heartwarming/dallas-texas-juliette-fowler-communities-senior-prom/287-1acdfa73-dd67-4107-b4e1-2335635baf26

Zane’s got One Love: Raising Cane’s! And that’s where he wanted to celebrate his graduation, but you need to hear about how they celebrated HIM in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Zane and his favorite restaurant here: https://lakewood.advocatemag.com/raising-canes-honors-2025-grad/