A 13-year-old from Plano is defying the odds in youth Ninja Warrior competitions. The road to this point has not been easy, physically or mentally.

Officers and volunteers gave 582 pairs of new tennis shoes to nearly 400 kids, and for many children it was their first new pair.

Shop Talk turns a neighborhood barbershop into a trusted place to open up and talk honestly about mental health.

A weeklong camp paired each athlete with a coach for swimming, gymnastics, tandem biking and goalball, all while building confidence.

A new surgical mentorship center will train 300+ new graduate vets annually while helping deliver care to an estimated 10,000 pets a year.

This nonprofit helps teachers stock classrooms, and now it’s creating a new place for community artists to exhibit their work.

The American Red Cross blood donations account for nearly 40% of the nation’s blood supply. Currently, the organization reports what they call an emergency shortage.

Ready. Set. Read! is story time with a purpose, with volunteer readers and free books. The event is free, registration required.

A nonprofit and a mall offer July story times Wednesdays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m., with authors, activities, and literacy coaches.

More than two dozen foster care alumni completed the FAST Academy, earning college credit and building support networks to start college strong.

A police department added a paleta cart to serve cold treats and build relationships while officers work outside of emergencies.

Half Price Books is back with its free summer reading camp. Kids up to 14 can earn Bookworm Bucks in July and spend them through August.

Kathryn Lacy Mitchell is 105 and still teaching. Her five-day-a-week routine at a senior activity center shows how older adults stay connected.