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.com/state-fair-of-texas-honors-central-texas-camp-counselors-with-2025-pride-of-texas-award/

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-litter-cleanup-generates-domino-effect/

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