The Heartbeat Of Texas

Imagine never having a birthday party, like ever! Well, Andrea in McKinney went to social media and tossed it out there: I’ve never had a birthday party so who wants to come to mine? Wait until you hear about what happened next in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

It’s been a silent memorial, almost a time capsule, to one of Killeen’s fallen soldiers….until everyone got together to love thy neighbor. Find out what’s been happening in Killeen with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about this sweet surprise here: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/bell-county/killeen/community-restores-fallen-soldiers-truck-as-a-surprise-gift-for-...

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.

People walk into this Texas restaurant, order food, then walk out without paying? WHAT?! Find out what’s up here in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Nearly Famous's mission here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/tarrant-county/arlington-burgers-hotdogs-free-food-pay-it-forward/287-6e3fa8c5-45c0-4674-b0eb-353fa7d40f52

A tornado blew through Gordon, TX a few nights ago and did some damage, but it also blew in The Heart of Texas. Find out how with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about the acts of kindness that followed the storm here:  https://spectrumlocalnews.com/tx/dallas-fort-worth/news/2025/05/20/gordon-storm-update

Kay brought a little Woodway, Texas, to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro. Hear what she did when she got to the top in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Read more about Kay's climb here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/05/15/woodway-texas-woman-who-climbed-mount-kilimanjaro-hopes-inspire-people-all-ages-do-hard-things/

The Wylie Fire Department has a tradition: let kids in town name new fire trucks. Two Wylie ISD 5th graders really wanted to submit names, but they had to deal with some doubt first. Find out what happened next in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about the story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-fifth-graders-reputation-on-fire-after-fire-truck-contest/ 

It’s the end of the school year at Port Aransas High School and one student was just shown The Heart of Texas. Find out how an eagle-eyed school resource officer spotted something going on with Sean in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Sean's story here: https://www.kztv10.com/news/local-news/port-aransas-high-school-senior-gets-surprised-with-new-set-of-wheels

When a Texas pitmaster found out he had cancer, he decided to serve the Heart of Texas….and of course amazing barbecue. Find out how Joe Zavala blesses others in the restaurant industry with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

Ella was rushed to the hospital, needed surgery, and had to wear a back brace for weeks, but what about prom? Find out what her hospital in The Woodlands did for her in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.” Learn more about Ella and her prom night here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/05/05/hospital-staff-hosts-prom-hospital-teen-who-suffered-severe-back-injury/

Sometimes you’ll see Charlotte Norwood and her siblings selling lemonade in their Park Cities neighborhood, but how does running a lemonade stand give someone the Heart of Texas? Listen and find out! Learn more about Charlotte's sweet cause here: https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/2024/07/15/sweet-drinks-for-an-even-sweeter-cause/

There’s a water crisis in Marlin, Texas. But a group of high school students, with help from First Baptist Church in Marlin, have been showing the community what it means to love thy neighbor . Listen to this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas” to learn more. Learn more about these students and their mission: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/marlin-residents-go-another-...

There’s so much going on this time of year with graduations, proms, weddings, even Mother’s Day. Brandi and Kyle combined two of these celebrations this past weekend. And for Brandi, it’s a good reminder that it’s never too late… There’s more in this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas. Learn more about Brandi and Kyle's story here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/mom-son-graduate-from-tcu-mothers-...

“Somebody should do something about this...” That’s what Nick said, so he helped create The Warriors Remembrance Foundation. Find out what the foundation is all about and the need Nick saw on this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.

For a father and son from Waco, the sight of classic cars from I-35 Legends Car Club rolling down their street not only brought them much needed smiles but showed them The Heart of Texas. Learn more about this special parade here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/04/07/car-clubs-hold-parade-waco-texas-man-injured-car-accident/

Jeff Oakes was challenged by his church: keep Weatherford clean. He took on this challenge, which he calls the best job in Weatherford, and now Jeff’s got The Heart of Texas. Find out how in this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.

How can you be a member of 1,000+ law enforcement agencies? DJ’s doing it, and he’s giving people hope at the same time. Find out more with KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.

Prom has always been expensive, but St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano has The Heart of Texas… they’re blessing girls who normally wouldn’t be able to attend because of the cost. Find out how on this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.

Jacen Phillips from Lubbock is turning 16 soon and all he wants is LEGO sets, but he doesn’t want them for himself… Find out what he’s doing with these LEGOs on this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas. Learn more about Jacen's story here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/05/01/lubbock-teen-honors-late-twin-by-donating-legos-kids-hospital/