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The Heartbeat Of Texas

Each weekday afternoon around 3:40 and 5:40 on KCBI, we shine a light on amazing people doing good things around Dallas-Fort Worth, Central Texas, and all over The Lone Star State! If you know anyone who has The Heartbeat of Texas (doing some good out there), let us know at KCBI.org so we can talk about it. Thanks!

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1:21

A Colleyville Teen Is Doing Something About Litter

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/26

Daniel saw a creek choked with litter one day and basically said to himself, “I can do something about this…” And this has led to awards and even a shoutout from Gov. Abbott. Find out more about Daniel, what he’s doing, and how you can help on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Daniel's mission here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/17/colleyville-teen-environmentalist-hopes-his-litter-cleanup-generates-domino-effect/

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1:20

Some East Texans Are Being Blessed By Students With...

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/25

Students in Mineola are working with a local non-profit to help provide fresh fruit and veggies to an entire community. Find out more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this farm here: https://www.kltv.com/2025/08/31/student-led-farm-mineola-brings-fresh-produce-community/

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1:25

From The NFL To Training To Become A Dallas Firefighter

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/24

Have you ever thought about a career change? Former NFL player Rashard Higgins did, and is training to become a Dallas firefighter. Why? Find out on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this story here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/former-nfl-player-training-become-dallas-firefighter

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1:31

The Cat Distribution System Is At Work In Atascocita, TX

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/23

Joggers in Atascocita heard little meows coming from a storm drain the other day so they called the fire department for help…but who really rescued who? Hear the rest of the story on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this adoption here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-world/atascocita-firefighter-rescues-kitten-stormy/507-4da1a4b1-2f4b-42e4-a70e-6d3218744392

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1:40

An Orange In A Mabank High School Inspired Her To Help

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/22

When Anna was a sophomore at Mabank High School, she saw someone digging through the cafeteria garbage to save an orange, and this inspired her to do something about food waste. Find out how she’s helping on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Anna and her mission here: https://www.themonitor.net/news/local-student-tackles-food-waste

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1:31

An Envelope Stuffed With Cash Was Found In Boerne, TX

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/19

Sean found an envelope with cash on the ground outside of a convenience store in Boerne, TX. What’d he do with it? Find out on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this story here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/boerne-texas-man-finds-envelope-money-cashiers-check-convenience-store-lil-explorers-school-find-owner-internet-search-help/273-aa53ca8b-4d12-4010-86aa-7f013675589d

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1:21

She Was Born At Methodist Dallas Medical Center......

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/18

Luis and Angelica are going to have quite the story to tell their daughter Kahmila about the day she was born. Hear the rest of the story with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Kahmila's unusual birthday here.

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1:18

It Was A BIG Surprise In Belton, TX

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/17

Belton police officers rounded up Ms. Ferrill and some of her friends and family the other day. Trouble? Nope. The surprise of a lifetime for Ms. Ferrill.Learn more about Ms. Ferrill's surprise here.

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1:35

A Lake Highlands Church Helps Kids With Reading

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/16

Richardson ISD has a program called “We Read Together,” where volunteers come in to read books to kids. Grace Church Lake Highlands signed up…and so can you! Find out how on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about 'We Read Together' here: https://lakehighlands.advocatemag.com/2025/09/08/we-read-together/

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1:35

A Texas Teen Was Named TIME’s “Kid of the Year”

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/15

Scammers are trying to get our info and money, but thankfully a Frisco teen created Shield Seniors. What’s that? Listen to KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas” to learn more. You might want to pass this along to someone you know.Learn more about Tejasvi here: https://time.com/7315024/kid-of-the-year-2025/

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1:17

Water Blessings In Tyler And Denton, TX

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/05

Even though it’s pretty much fall, it can still get hot here in Texas this time of year. But did you know there are a few groups out there blessing people with free water to help beat the heat? Find out where on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this story here: https://www.kltv.com/2025/07/29/east-texas-non-profit-expands-help-combat-heat-illness-bus-stops/

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1:24

Is Waco Home To America’s Best…Mullet?

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/04

Waco’s own Meelo “The Rooster” Sanchez has been growing a glorious mullet for some time, and it could be a huge blessing to veterans. Huh? Listen to KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas” to find out more.Learn more about Meelo "The Rooster" here: https://www.kcentv.com/article/features/waco-kid-competes-for-title-of-usa-mullet-champion/500-e55019b3-8df3-42cd-b4eb-fea19f7cc328

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1:22

From Corpus Christi To The New York City Marathon

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/03

It took Charlie and his dad Rusty years to get selected, but they’re finally going to run the New York City Marathon this November. Now it’s time for serious training! Learn about their journey on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.” Learn more about this duo here: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/wings-of-texas-duo-prepares-to-represent-coastal-bend-at-nyc-marathon

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1:20

Some East Texans Are Being Blessed By Students With...

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/02

Students in Mineola are working with a local non-profit to help provide fresh fruit and veggies to an entire community. Find out more with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this community effort here.

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1:26

I Was Hungry And You Gave Me Something To Eat In Fort...

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/09/01

Why is there a bookshelf with cans of food, clothes, and more in front of someone’s house in Fort Worth? That’s Keena’s little free food (and more) pantry. Oh, she does more, too. Hear the rest of her story about giving back and blessing others on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Keena here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/why-free-food-pantry-sits-in-a-front-yard-in-north-texas/287-6e65d440-bfbd-4402-922b-8a30375303ac

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1:22

Free Lawn Care And Pressure Washing In This Texas City!

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/08/29

It all started 4 years ago when a client had a tough choice: pay for medication or get yardwork done. They cleaned up her yard for free, and they’ve been blessing others weekly ever since. Find out where this is happening on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about this act of kindness here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/free-pressure-washing-lawn-care-houston-brothers/285-86ec1cfc-b701-480a-b4f9-a7b2f6283875

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1:12

A Retired Dallas ISD Teacher Is On A Mission

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/08/28

Willie McArthur retired from teaching but still has a lesson: how to spread positivity. Find out how Trust The Process Ministries is blessing students on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas." Learn more about Willie and his ministry here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-mission-mentor-students-wilmer-hutchins-high-school/3906204/

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1:16

"Finders Keepers" In This Texas City

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/08/27

Daniela’s an artist in San Antonio and she’s been hiding some of her work around the city. It’s "finders-keepers," or you can leave it to bless someone else. Find out more of her story with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Daniela's story here.

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1:26

This Texas School Nurse Keeps Kids Healthy With Free...

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/08/26

It’s more than just bandages and thermometers for Gloria, the school nurse at Anderson Elementary in Houston. She’s making sure kids get the food they need. Learn about how she teamed up with the Houston Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”Learn more about Gloria and this program here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/school-nurse-fights-hunger-houston-food-bank/285-0046ec43-db56-4fb2-bd7b-623c9da18e9d

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1:22

From I.T. To Building Playgrounds In Fort Worth

The Heartbeat Of Texas ·

2025/08/25

Gerald took a bow from I.T. work and the curtains opened to his second act: a volunteer school playground builder in Fort Worth.Learn more about Gerald and his work here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/24/fort-worth-isd-volunteer-helps-build-14-elementary-school-playgrounds/

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