21 heartwarming, feel-good things that happened in 2021
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
From small acts of kindness to awe-inspiring events, there were a lot of feel-good moments in 2021.
Veteran's family moves into new, mortgage-free home in Royse City
It was a warm welcome home Thursday for the Endsley family as they move into their new house just in time for the holidays. The Army veteran and his family are celebrating Christmas early in their brand new Royce City home gifted to them mortgage-free by several community organizations.
It was a warm welcome home Thursday for the Endsley family as they move into their new house just in time for the holidays. The Army veteran and his family are celebrating Christmas early in their brand new Royce City home gifted to them mortgage-free by several community organizations.
Tornado relief: FOX makes $1 million donation to American Red Cross
In the aftermath of last weekend’s tornadoes, the FOX Corporation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to aid the recovery effort.
In the aftermath of last weekend’s tornadoes, the FOX Corporation announced a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross to aid the recovery effort.
Kentucky tornado blows photo nearly 130 miles to Indiana, returned to family
A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.
A photo from a tornado-damaged home in Kentucky landed almost 130 miles away in Indiana.
Girl who left her doll for slain Mesquite officer's children given new doll
After a 7-year-old girl in Mesquite left her favorite doll on a fallen police officer's memorial, the community stepped in to get her a new one.
After a 7-year-old girl in Mesquite left her favorite doll on a fallen police officer's memorial, the community stepped in to get her a new one.
Dallas woman who loves Christmas decorating helps raise money for Make-A-Wish
A Dallas wife and mother of five has a way with Christmas decorating, and she's attracted nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and raised $35,000 in just two hours for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
A Dallas wife and mother of five has a way with Christmas decorating, and she's attracted nearly 700,000 followers on Instagram and raised $35,000 in just two hours for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Bonton Farms hoping to raise millions to address inequalities in its South Dallas neighborhood
Bonton Farms kicked off Project Gamechanger – a $11.6 million fundraising campaign to fund a health and wellness center, a financial institution and an affordable tiny house village in the long-neglected neighborhood in South Dallas.
Bonton Farms kicked off Project Gamechanger – a $11.6 million fundraising campaign to fund a health and wellness center, a financial institution and an affordable tiny house village in the long-neglected neighborhood in South Dallas.
7-year-old girl leaves her doll for slain Mesquite officer's children
A 7-year-old girl grieving for the family of Mesquite Ofc. Richard Houston left her favorite doll at the memorial.
A 7-year-old girl grieving for the family of Mesquite Ofc. Richard Houston left her favorite doll at the memorial.
Prosper cheerleader making miraculous recovery after breaking her neck in tumbling accident
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Just two and a half months since doctors told her she’d never walk again, Makayla is making small but mighty strides toward breathing on her own and rolling over. It’s something physical therapists told her typically takes weeks to do that she accomplished on her third try. “I don’t like being told I can’t do something because I’m going to prove you wrong."
Frisco family brings holiday cheer with extravagant Christmas lights display
A Frisco family has once again gone all out for their Christmas lights display. They were first inspired to go the extra mile because of their children. Now, they are using their display to support another local child.
A Frisco family has once again gone all out for their Christmas lights display. They were first inspired to go the extra mile because of their children. Now, they are using their display to support another local child.
Kentucky firefighters show off ‘Santa Truck’ decked in holiday decorations
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
The Zoneton Fire Protection District rolled out the truck on Dec. 1 and took three weeks to decorate.
Man wins $1M from lottery ticket he was gifted after open heart surgery
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
And if that wasn’t lucky, the man said he also won $1,000 several years ago on a ticket he received from the same friend as a birthday gift.
Mistaken Arizona Thanksgiving invite that went viral to be turned into Netflix movie: report
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
It all began with an accidental text, and now, the viral story of an accidental Thanksgiving tradition involving Arizonans Jamal Hinton and Wanda Dench is being turned into a movie by Netflix.
Thousands line up for TAFB's Mega Mobile Food Market
Thursday’s meal giveaway was able to serve 2,500 cars. Event organizers say they’ll be feeding thousands more throughout the holiday season.
Thursday’s meal giveaway was able to serve 2,500 cars. Event organizers say they’ll be feeding thousands more throughout the holiday season.
Parkland Hospital staff treated to 'Thank Our Heroes' lunch event
The event recognized the effort and sacrifice local health care professionals have continued to make throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
The event recognized the effort and sacrifice local health care professionals have continued to make throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Man drops engagement ring in fountain while proposing at AT&T Stadium
One person made a major fumble at AT&T Stadium — but it wasn’t a football player this time. “Are you serious? Did he really do that?”
One person made a major fumble at AT&T Stadium — but it wasn’t a football player this time. “Are you serious? Did he really do that?”
Maryland woman rolls out mobile shower unit to give homeless ‘dignity’ and ‘sense of self’
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
Omolayo Adebayo spent four years raising funds to purchase a mobile shower unit to give the homeless population a chance to freshen up and develop a “sense of self.”
VIDEO: Nursing home residents go ‘turkey’ hunting with staff
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Azle Manor nursing home administrator Kip Kruger shared the video of him dressed up as a turkey and taking cover from residents.
Dallas woman opens community pantry in Pleasant Grove to honor grandmother
A Dallas woman opened a take-what-you-need-leave-what-you-can pantry in honor of the woman who changed her life. “She was the one who really instilled in me to feed whoever comes through your door. That is the love language."
A Dallas woman opened a take-what-you-need-leave-what-you-can pantry in honor of the woman who changed her life. “She was the one who really instilled in me to feed whoever comes through your door. That is the love language."
Waukesha restaurant donates 100% of proceeds to victims of parade tragedy
A Waukesha, Wisconsin, breakfast restaurant called The Coop is donating 100% of its proceeds Friday to victims of the Nov. 21 Christmas parade tragedy.
A Waukesha, Wisconsin, breakfast restaurant called The Coop is donating 100% of its proceeds Friday to victims of the Nov. 21 Christmas parade tragedy.