The Holm family won a Texas photo contest celebrating state parks with their joyful leap picture, earning prizes including a parks pass and a $500 gift card.

An 8-year-old girl was accidentally shot by her 10-year-old brother while unsupervised in a car at a West Palm Beach gas station. Her condition is non-life-threatening, and police investigation is ongoing.

South San Francisco Public Library's '1,000 Books Before Kindergarten' initiative encourages early childhood reading to boost language and literacy skills.

NBA player Anthony Edwards is in a controversy over claims by Instagram model Paige Jordae regarding payment for an alleged abortion. Edwards acknowledges regrettable comments and seeks privacy. His team emphasizes Edwards' maturity is ongoing.

Chicago opens a fifth Community Reentry Support Center in North Lawndale to provide returning residents with resources like job training and counseling to reduce recidivism.

An online petition is gaining support to honor the late Austin musician Nathan Olivarez with a permanent photo display at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

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.