Texas Baptist Men sending aid to quake-stricken Turkey

The international community is stepping up to help Turkey and Syria after several cities were leveled by the earthquakes and aftershocks. That includes aid from organizations here in North Texas.

Dallas teacher helps pregnant parent deliver baby at school

A Dallas elementary school teacher was called into action to help deliver a baby from a pregnant parent. Bilingual teacher Maria Perez Carabello had previously been a doctor in an obstetrics and gynecology department in Venezuela.

Family hoping to find EMT that helped save their son from drowning in Mexico

An Allen boy will get to celebrate the birthday he almost didn't have after being trapped at the bottom of a resort pool while on vacation with his family.

North Texas Jeep club rescues drivers stranded on icy roads

Most people stay inside during a winter storm, but a group of Jeep drivers says they’re needed out in the thick of it along I-20 in Duncanville to tow 18-wheelers stuck on the frozen highway.

From homeless shelters to medical school, man shares his story in hopes of inspiring others

A Texan who grew up in homeless shelters, and who was surrounded by gangs and drug use, has overcome the odds stacked against him to get into medical school. His older brother, who is now an attorney, helped inspire him through the journey.

Police test DNA on Rhode Island girl's cookie, carrots for evidence of Santa Claus

Chief Matthew Benson has “immediately” instructed his investigative division to forward her evidence to the State of Rhode Island’s, Department of Health and Forensic Sciences Unit for analysis.

Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills for those in need for years

An Alabama farmer secretly paid pharmacy bills of those who were unable to pay or didn’t have insurance for years. It was only after his death that his secret came out.

North Texans give back to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

People celebrate MLK Day in a variety of ways. Many use the day off to attend parades, and others use it to be of service to their community.

'Get certified': Stranger saves 10-day-old baby with CPR at Riverview restaurant

While they were out to dinner, Leanna and Randy noticed their 10-day-old daughter was 'completely blue and pale.' She wasn't breathing. That's when a complete stranger at the restaurant jumped in and started CPR, saving Scarlett's life.

Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Operation Texas Strong donates renovated RVs to homeless veterans

Bobby Crutsinger and his wife, Peggy, acquire donated RVs, refurbish them, and work with social workers to identify homeless veterans to give the vehicles to once they meet certain criteria.

North Texas twins born in different years

Annie Jo was born at 11:55 p.m. on December 31 and Effie Rose was born at 12:01 a.m. on January 1.