The Heartbeat Of Texas

McKinney ISD’s William Sherman has been blowing up socials the past month with his basketball skills, and this caught the Mavericks' attention. Find out how they blessed him the other day on this episode of KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about William here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-mavericks-welcome-viral-mckinney-hoops-star

This past weekend, Operation Stand Down Central Texas was in action at the Killeen Civic Center, offering hope to veterans, the unhoused, and children, like free haircuts, food, clothes, and services. Find out more about this Texas non-profit, how you can help, and future events with “The Heartbeat of Texas.” More on this story here: https://kdhnews.com/news/local/operation-stand-down-offers-hope-...

Everyone loves Abel Rodriguez, a custodian at Community High School in Collin County. They love him so much that they gave him the surprise of a lifetime. Give a listen to KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas” to learn more. More on this story here: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/girls-volleyball-team-buys-beloved-custodian-a-car-to-repay-him-for-all-hes-done-watch/

Courthouse weddings usually don’t have all the bells and whistles, but one judge in Dallas bubbles over with joy to create memories. Find out how with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this bubby judge here.

She wasn’t born in Texas but she’s getting hope and love to the Lone Star State as fast as she can. Find out more on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas."  Learn more about this story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/texas-floods-pillows-bears-maryland/507-1a327c1b-372b-4515-b88c-6f0ad71425b4

More than 30 people got their heads shaved a couple of days ago at Baylor University. Why? It was all for a good cause. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this heartfelt fundraiser here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/10/17/baylor-fraternities-raise-over-40000-head-shaving-fundraiser/

Last year, Gary and his wife were rushing to catch a flight at DFW when all of a sudden, he went into cardiac arrest. Two heroes saved his life with CPR and now he’s looking for them. Can you help? Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Gary and his story here:  https://fortworthreport.org/2025/10/04/his-heart-stopped-at-dfw-airport-now-hes-looking-for-his-saviors/

When Anna was a sophomore at Mabank High School, she saw someone digging through the cafeteria garbage to save an orange, and this inspired her to do something about food waste. Find out how she’s helping on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Anna and her mission here: https://www.themonitor.net/news/local-student-tackles-food-waste

The next time you visit Clarence Foster Park in Arlington, TX, you can thank Jim McCollough for the pecan trees….all 24 of them. Learn more about Jim's legacy of love here.

For those who have trouble getting around, like in and out of their own home, the Texas Ramp Project has been a life-changing blessing. Find out what they do and how you can help on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Texas Ramp Project here: https://dentonrc.com/news/denton_county/texas-ramp-project-turns-40-after-building-thousands-of-free-wheelchair-ramps-including-residents-in/ar...

Dariella and her twin sister, Daniella, are turning 15 next month, but Dariella’s cancer she’s been battling is now terminal. Her mother’s request on Facebook: a couple of dresses so she can take at least take pictures and cherish the memories. That post went viral and Dariella and Daniella will get more than two dresses to borrow. Find out what happened on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn m...

Little did Beni know, but Joey, a student at UT Austin, needed help in more ways than one. Find out how an Uber ride changed Joey’s life forever on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this story here: https://www.today.com/parents/family/uber-driver-stayed-passenger-er-rcna231645

Med school is VERY expensive. What if one day someone said, “Hey, lemme help you out with some of the cost?” This just happened at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”  Learn more about this story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/tcu-class-of-2026-medical-students-spring-semester-paid-for-anonymous-1-8-million-gift/

For some kids, the lunchroom can be a place of embarrassment and shame, but not at Taylor ISD. Find out what someone in the community just did for some students on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this act of generosity here: https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/anonymous-donor-pays-to-cover-all-taylor-isd-lunch-debt

Last year, Gary and his wife were rushing to catch a flight at DFW when all of a sudden, he went into cardiac arrest. Two heroes saved his life with CPR and now he’s looking for them. Can you help? Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Gary and his story here:  https://fortworthreport.org/2025/10/04/his-heart-stopped-at-dfw-airport-now-hes-looking-for-his-saviors/

Do you have a dream? Never give up on it. Find out how one man’s dream of learning to read is coming true at the age of 66 on KCBI's “The Heartbeat of Texas." Learn more about Servennia here: https://www.newschannel10.com/2025/10/05/man-learning-read-66-encourages-others-all-you-have-do-is-want-learn/

For the last few years, 45 students from Gatesville Junior High have looked after a stretch of FM 107. It’s all for science and learning leadership skills. Maybe they’ll inspire you to do the same where you live? Listen for more on KCBI’s "The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about the FM 107 upkeep here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/10/01/gatesville-students-adopt-highway-keep-central-texas-beautiful...

Chaltu needed an emergency C-section, and during all the chaos and fear, there was a nurse who stood right by her side and kept her calm the whole time. Chaltu wanted to thank her, but never got her name. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Chaltu's story here:  https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/mom-reunites-north-texas-nurse-saved-baby-life-eight-years/

October is a big month for weddings, but it’s also State Fair of Texas time... Why not combine the two? That’s what Lonice and Charles just did. Hear more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Watch the wedding video here:  https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1Geh6XRD8y/

Martha Farr from Tarrant County says everyone has God-given gifts, and she’s using hers twice a week to bless kids at Westpark Elementary School in Benbrook. Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Martha and her gift here: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article312040663.html

Every year, the State Fair of Texas awards individuals or organizations that demonstrate qualities Texans hold dear: resilience, loyalty, generosity, and selflessness. For 2025, the Pride of Texas Award goes to camp counselors that saved lives during the July 4th Central Texas flooding. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about these camp counselors here: https://bigtex.co...

Daniel saw a creek choked with litter one day and basically said to himself, “I can do something about this…” And this has led to awards and even a shoutout from Gov. Abbott. Find out more about Daniel, what he’s doing, and how you can help on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about Daniel's mission here:  https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/17/colleyville-teen-environmentalist-hopes-his...

Students in Mineola are working with a local non-profit to help provide fresh fruit and veggies to an entire community. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this farm here: https://www.kltv.com/2025/08/31/student-led-farm-mineola-brings-fresh-produce-community/

Have you ever thought about a career change? Former NFL player Rashard Higgins did, and is training to become a Dallas firefighter. Why? Find out on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this story here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/former-nfl-player-training-become-dallas-firefighter

Joggers in Atascocita heard little meows coming from a storm drain the other day so they called the fire department for help…but who really rescued who? Hear the rest of the story on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this adoption here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/atascocita-firefighter-rescues-kitten-stormy/507-4da1a4b1-2f4b-42e4-a70e-6d3218744392