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.

Why is there a bookshelf with cans of food, clothes, and more in front of someone’s house in Fort Worth? That’s Keena’s little free food (and more) pantry. Oh, she does more, too. Hear the rest of her story about giving back and blessing others on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about Keena here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/why-free-food-pantry-sits-in-a-front-yard-in-north-texas/287-6e65d440-bfbd-4402-922b-8a30375303ac

It all started 4 years ago when a client had a tough choice: pay for medication or get yardwork done. They cleaned up her yard for free, and they’ve been blessing others weekly ever since. Find out where this is happening on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”

Learn more about this act of kindness here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/free-pressure-washing-lawn-care-houston-brothers/285-86ec1cfc-b701-480a-b4f9-a7b2f6283875

Willie McArthur retired from teaching but still has a lesson: how to spread positivity. Find out how Trust The Process Ministries is blessing students on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas." 

Learn more about Willie and his ministry here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-mission-mentor-students-wilmer-hutchins-high-school/3906204/