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

Sean found an envelope with cash on the ground outside of a convenience store in Boerne, TX. What’d he do with it? Find out on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boerne-texas-man-finds-envelope-money-cashiers-check-convenience-store-lil-explorers-school-find-owner-internet-search-help/273-aa53ca8b-4d12-4010-86aa-7f013675589d

Luis and Angelica are going to have quite the story to tell their daughter Kahmila about the day she was born. Hear the rest of the story with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about Kahmila's unusual birthday here.

Belton police officers rounded up Ms. Ferrill and some of her friends and family the other day. Trouble? Nope. The surprise of a lifetime for Ms. Ferrill.

Learn more about Ms. Ferrill's surprise here.

Richardson ISD has a program called “We Read Together,” where volunteers come in to read books to kids. Grace Church Lake Highlands signed up…and so can you! Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about 'We Read Together' here: https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/09/08/we-read-together/

Scammers are trying to get our info and money, but thankfully a Frisco teen created Shield Seniors. What’s that? Listen to KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas” to learn more. You might want to pass this along to someone you know.

Learn more about Tejasvi here: https://time.com/7315024/kid-of-the-year-2025/

Even though it’s pretty much fall, it can still get hot here in Texas this time of year. But did you know there are a few groups out there blessing people with free water to help beat the heat? Find out where on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this story here: https://www.kltv.com/2025/07/29/east-texas-non-profit-expands-help-combat-heat-illness-bus-stops/

Waco’s own Meelo “The Rooster” Sanchez has been growing a glorious mullet for some time, and it could be a huge blessing to veterans. Huh? Listen to KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas” to find out more.

Learn more about Meelo "The Rooster" here: https://www.kcentv.com/article/features/waco-kid-competes-for-title-of-usa-mullet-champion/500-e55019b3-8df3-42cd-b4eb-fea19f7cc328

It took Charlie and his dad Rusty years to get selected, but they’re finally going to run the New York City Marathon this November. Now it’s time for serious training! Learn about their journey on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”  

Learn more about this duo here: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/wings-of-texas-duo-prepares-to-represent-coastal-bend-at-nyc-marathon

Students in Mineola are working with a local non-profit to help provide fresh fruit and veggies to an entire community. Find out more with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this community effort here.