Part of the American dream is to work your way to the top from practically nothing. We meet a man who's done just that in a story that sometimes sounds more like fiction than fact.
Part of the American dream is to work your way to the top from practically nothing. We meet a man who's done just that in a story that sometimes sounds more like fiction than fact.
Battling a serious disease is difficult for any child, but imagine trying to heal while also trying to compete in an event that takes physical strength.
Battling a serious disease is difficult for any child, but imagine trying to heal while also trying to compete in an event that takes physical strength. We meet a local girl who refuses to let the fact that she's been sick keep her from doing what she loves.
Imagine being diagnosed as a child with a disease and being told by doctors you won't live to be an adult. Now imagine, ignoring what some considered a death sentence and living life to its fullest. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a Houston man who did just that and hopes his story will encourage others to beat the odds as well.
In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet the owner of one local business, who makes giving, through her passion for horses, a priority.
Often, our Lone Star Spirit stories focus on people who desperately need help from others, help they couldn't afford to pay for on their own. For them to receive that help, other people, organizations, and companies must be willing to give even when times are tough. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet the owner of one local business, who makes giving, through her passion for horses, a priority.
Organ transplants are lifesavers for those with failing bodies, but for people waiting on a transplant list and their families, that wait can be torturous. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a local girl who is waiting for a new heart, but thanks to another local teenager, has something to look forward to, beyond simply better health.
If you've ever asked a missionary why they travel to far off lands, they probably told you it is because that is where there was need.
If you've ever asked a missionary why they travel to far off lands, they probably told you it is because that is where there was need. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a missionary of sorts who has identified a somewhat unique need right here at home. A need fulfilled, in part, by giving away skateboards.
Ordinarily in our Lone Star Spirit segment, we feature people who have overcome big challenges in their lives or are helping others. But tonight's story is a little different.
Ordinarily in our Lone Star Spirit segment, we feature people who have overcome big challenges in their lives or are helping others. But tonight's story is a little different. It focuses on a woman and her family who are in a crisis right now and need help.
Winston Churchill once said, "There's something about the outside of a horse that's good for the inside of a man." In the years since, many Americans have learned the truth of that through physical therapy on horseback. One of the most successful equestrian therapy programs is based here in Houston. As we learn in tonight's Lone Star Spirit, much of its success is based on the tireless effort of one volunteer.
Women have served in America's armed forces for decades, and more and more are finding themselves in the thick of the fight.
Women have served in America's armed forces for decades, and more and more are finding themselves in the thick of the fight. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a Katy woman who paid a high price for her service but says she would get back in the fight if she could.
When terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, millions of lives changed, perhaps none more than those men and women who responded to the attacks by joining the military. In tonight's Lone Star
When terrorists attacked America on Sept. 11, 2001, millions of lives changed, perhaps none more than those men and women who responded to the attacks by joining the military. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a Texas man whose commitment to fighting for his country very nearly cost him his life. A price, he says, he was willing to pay.
For tens of thousands of students across the nation, marching band is more than just a musical outlet.
For tens of thousands of students across the nation, marching band is more than just a musical outlet. It's a family tradition. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a Huntsville teenager who is refusing to let the fact that he can't walk keep him from marching in the band. Photojournalist Mark Muller brings us the story.
He’s a neuroscientist, a model and now in the running for Cosmopolitan Magazine’s “Bachelor of the Year”. Don Vaughn is a Houstonian who says he’ll share the spotlight he’s in right now for something he calls greater. Rita Garcia introduced us to the 25-year-old who wants to play it forward.
In a world of big box stores, many mom-and-pop businesses find it harder to survive every day. Well, imagine battling the economy, the big corporate competition, and a life-threatening disease all at the same time.
In a world of big box stores, many mom-and-pop businesses find it harder to survive every day. Well, imagine battling the economy, the big corporate competition, and a life-threatening disease all at the same time.
If you're the type of person who just lives for fashion, you'll want to pay attention to tonight's Lone Star Spirit. It's about a young woman who shares your passion. As you'll soon see, high fashion is her life, even though she's always had a difficult time finding clothes that fit her. To deal with that problem, she has decided to start designing clothes of her own.
It's a part of growing up. All kids test the boundaries set by their parents, but what if testing those boundaries goes too far, and never seems to end? In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a 17-year-old girl who admits she was once so wild; her parents decided to have someone else raise her. That decision changed her life, and is helping to change the lives of hundreds of others.
Imagine what it would be like to live your whole life with perfect vision, then lose sight completely in a matter of days.
Imagine what it would be like to live your whole life with perfect vision, then lose sight completely in a matter of days.
In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a local man who thought he had lost his ability to work when he lost his vision but instead of giving up, he built a new career.
If you've ever heard you parents or grandparents talk about the good old days, you might have felt a little sad that you can't relive those days with them.
If you've ever heard you parents or grandparents talk about the good old days, you might have felt a little sad that you can't relive those days with them.
Well in tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a local couple who decided they would make the good ole days available, not just to their kids but to all of us.
It's a challenge faced by millions of American families and students: how do you pay for college when costs just keep rising?
It's a challenge faced by millions of American families and students: how do you pay for college when costs just keep rising? In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a young man who was determined to pay his own way through college. He figured out a way to do that, and then some.
Cancer is awful, no matter what stage of life you're in. For children, it's even more frightening and disruptive.
Cancer is awful, no matter what stage of life you're in. For children, it's even more frightening and disruptive. In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a young man who survived cancer as a child and is now dedicating his life to helping other children deal with cancer, with smiles.
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What would you do in your life if you didn't have fear of failing? Would you dance? Or maybe try to make that business idea you've always thought about a reality?
What would you do in your life if you didn't have fear of failing? Would you dance? Or maybe try to make that business idea you've always thought about a reality?
In our Lone Star Spirit segment, we often feature people who are overcoming big obstacles in their lives. Well this week, we're doing something a little different.
In our Lone Star Spirit segment, we often feature people who are overcoming big obstacles in their lives. Tonight, we're featuring a Houston woman who has committed her life to helping others overcome their struggles and the injuries they've sustained for all of us.
How old do you plan to be when you finally stop working? If you hate your job, that day probably can't come soon enough, but what if you love what you do?
How old do you plan to be when you finally stop working? If you hate your job, that day probably can't come soon enough, but what if you love what you do?
In tonight's Lone Star Spirit, we meet a Houston man who was supposed to retire more than 30 years ago but decided he just couldn't give up going to work.
The film industry is big business. Worldwide, movies generate over $120 billion each year -- and for good reason. Movies are an escape from reality -- 90 minutes of much needed therapy for people who want a break from the...
The film industry is big business. Worldwide, movies generate over $120 billion each year -- and for good reason. Movies are an escape from reality -- 90 minutes of much needed therapy for people who want a break from the...
