Federal funding cuts force Houston-area daycares like Early Ivy to close, leaving parents, particularly single mother Mia Morrow, scrambling for child care and reflecting a statewide issue affecting over 305,000 Texas children.

The Salvation Army in Central Texas distributed gifts to nearly 7,000 children in need through the Angel Tree program, with strong community support highlighted by Major Lewis Reckline.

Andrew Cortes is recognized as a Net-Zero Hero for leading a tree planting project in Austin, Texas, at T.A. Brown School Park to create more shade and promote urban reforestation.

Judge Janis Jack considers holding Texas in contempt over its foster care system after hearing testimonials on the system's failings and lack of reform implementation.

Stanford Law School supports public service careers with the Flywheel Fellowships, offering financial aid to reduce law school debt for ten new students.

The CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock, Texas hosted 'Christmas Dreams and Snowy Things,' a festive event featuring 100,000 pounds of snow, games, and a visit from Santa.

A Texas teacher was placed on leave after being accused of giving melatonin gummies to second graders, causing them to sleep in class. Parents demand action and express safety concerns as the Spring ISD investigates the allegations.

The Austin City Council approved housing amendments to aid middle-income residents, allowing up to three units on single-family lots and promoting "starter homes" while lifting cohabitation limits.

A man was fatally shot outside a Houston tire shop, witnessed by a family with children. Suspect Anthony Ray Gardner was arrested and charged with murder and possessing a firearm as a felon.

Student Darryl George was suspended again from Barbers Hill High School for his dreadlocks, a move that his family is contesting with a civil rights lawsuit amidst legislative debates about hair discrimination.

Santa Claritas new bike park hosts Youth Mountain Bike Demo Days with giveaways and fun.

Austin high school shooting leads to anxious parent wait for reunions.

Foster care crisis prompts plea for federal oversight of Texas system.