Good News Notes: “To celebrate its 60th anniversary, Houston’s beloved sandwich shop has rolled out its latest and final “H-Town Original” sandwich, combing forces with ZZ Top founder, frontman and acclaimed guitarist and singer to create a one-of-kind sandwich. The Billy F Gibbons – Whisker Bomb Po’ Boy consists of buttermilk-dipped fried green tomatoes, harissa,…
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‘We thought he had passed away’: Homeless man reunites with family after helping save deputy’s life
Good News Notes: “A man from the Houston area who dealt with homelessness was reunited with his family after they saw him on television following a deadly car crash. The crash occurred at the intersection of Laura Koppe Road and Lockwood on Wednesday night. According to authorities, one sheriff’s deputy collided with another while chasing…
Young Woman With ALS Creates Nonprofit for People Like Her
Good News Notes: “When Leah Stavenhagen was 27, she was living in Paris and traveling through Europe. But an amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) diagnosis forced her to give up her job as a consultant with Ernst & Young and dashed her dreams of continuing to work abroad. At the time, she seemed healthy, but she started having…
Kevin Hart makes $100,000 donation to Oklahoma City nonprofit
Good News Notes: “Comedian and actor Kevin Hart is giving back to communities across the U.S. just in time for Giving Tuesday. He teamed up with Sam’s Club to surprise the Oklahoma City-based nonprofit Positive Tomorrows with $100,000. Along with monetary donations, Hart surprised some children and families with gifts – including laptops, karaoke machines…
CSRWire – Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Global Reforestation
Good News Notes: “The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives. The grant will be applied toward projects to plant 250,000 trees in regions where Baker Hughes operates in Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas. One Tree Planted is a leading environmental non-profit focused on the…
Pittsburgh nonprofit rescuing puppies from Texas after devastating storms
Good News Notes: “A Pittsburgh nonprofit is heading down to Texas to rescue puppies from across Texas after devastating winter storms and widespread blackouts swept the state recently. “No Dog Left Behind,” an organization that provides air and ground transportation for at-risk animals, is rescuing at least 15 dogs — bringing them from Houston to…
‘There’s a light of hope in Houston’: Food drive at Gallery Furniture serves 300 families
Good News Notes: “Hundreds of Houston families received much-needed food at a distribution drive at Gallery Furniture Tuesday. ‘It will make a big impact. When we lost power, our refrigerator went out and all the food, everything, we had to throw in the trash,’ said Laura Hernandez. Volunteers loaded their cars with potatoes, carrots, cabbage…
Houston couple Rich and Nancy Kinder gift $1 million to United Way of Greater Houston
Good News Notes: “Vying for the title of ‘Houston’s Official Benefactors,’ local billionaires Rich and Nancy Kinder have gifted yet another area nonprofit with a massive holiday donation. The dynamic power couple has granted $1 million to United Way of Greater Houston, the organization announced. The funds will go towards those in need of food, utility…
10 Selfless Sports Stars That Are Giving Back To Their Communities In Very Powerful Ways
Good News Notes: “Whenever news breaks of an athlete being signed to a multimillion-dollar contract or endorsement deal, most of us have a tendency to roll our eyes. Of course, we sometimes think, they’re now going to spend it on luxury clothes and a fancy mansion — and all they do is throw a ball…
Houston Zoo offers animal encounters you can enjoy from the comfort of your couch
Good News Notes: “Attracting more than two million visitors each year, the Houston Zoo is among the most-visited zoos in the country and one of the most-attended attractions in the Houston area. But, nearly a month ago, its seemingly endless stream of guests evaporated when the zoo closed its doors to the public amid efforts…