Jimmy Carter turns 99 at home with Rosalynn and other family as tributes come from around the world

Jimmy Carter has always been a man of discipline and habit. But the former president broke routine Sunday, putting off his practice of quietly watching church services online to instead celebrate his 99th birthday with his wife, Rosalynn, and their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in Plains.

Patriot Paws gives service dogs to disabled veterans
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The Rockwall non-profit is partnering service dogs with veterans who need a little extra help around the house. The non-profit says more than 200 of its service dogs have been placed free of charge to restore physical and emotional independence.

Volunteers assemble clothing packages for those in need
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First Presbyterian Church of Plano was established 152 years ago. Among its many ministries is The Clothes Closet. Volunteers assemble clothing for women, children and men plus small household items for the homeless and people in need.

Man hears parents' voices again thanks to record store, breaking decades of silence

Fred Clausen, a man who had not heard his parents' voices in decades, experienced a heartwarming reunion with their recordings at a vinyl store in New Hampshire.

Former President Jimmy Carter, First Lady Rosalynn attend Plains Peanut Festival

In a heartwarming surprise, former President Jimmy Carter and his wife Rosalynn were spotted taking part in the Peanut Festival in their hometown of Plains.

Here's To You: Orise Kopnak
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There was a sweet surprise birthday party for a beloved volunteer.

Here's To You: Isaac Zebrowski
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3-year-old Isaac Zebrowski asked family and friends to bring new plush toys for his birthday so he could donate them to The Rainbow Room.

Good deed on the run: Good Samaritan's shoe swap propels marathoner whose sneaker broke to finish race

During the Mexico City marathon, Jesús Villanueva's spontaneous act of giving his shoe to runner Jerry Manzano, whose shoe had broken mid-race, enabled Manzano to finish the marathon and qualify for the Boston Marathon.

Paralyzed Dallas man pulled from burning car by stranger

Dennis Brown is paralyzed from the waist down, which made it challenging for him to get out of the rental car before it burst into flames. He says the woman who pulled him out of the burning car is a true hero, risking her life to save his.

Hospital staff collect school supplies for kids
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Baylor, Scott & White Hospital staff partnered with non-profits and collected more than 600 backpacks filled with school supplies for students in low-income families in the North Texas area and Central Texas area.

'Tipping angel' leaves another $2K tip at Rowlett restaurant

A customer at a Rowlett restaurant recently left a big tip for their server. They tipped $2,000 and then did it again weeks later.

Girl, 11, uses birthday to collect food donations
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Austen Lee's family tradition means a birthday is an opportunity to help others. Siblings and friends attended her Adventure Awaits-themed birthday party. Instead of birthday gifts, Austen's living room was filled with food from her guests.

Here's To You: Pablo Santiago
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Plano West senior Pablo Santiago made birthday bags for people who don't have the resources to celebrate their child's birthday.