The East Houston Civic Club brought new life to Bella Loli Garden Shop on Mesa Road with a vibrant makeover. Local volunteers rolled up their sleeves to paint, plant, and refresh the shop, turning it into a welcoming community oasis. This transformation is just the beginning, as the Civic Club continues its mission to uplift local businesses and bring neighbors together.

A charity kitchen in the occupied West Bank has expanded its usual operations to help displaced Palestinians trying to mark the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

The Giving Gown Foundation is a powerful force of empowerment, providing prom dresses and much more to over 1,000 girls each year in the Houston area.

After last week's storm, the two organizations are coming together to provide immediate care, and help facilitate adoptions to find as many safe, fur-ever homes as possible.

No. 21 Tennessee and Kentucky really need a lift right now.

The NCAA has fined Tennessee more than $8 million and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former football coach Jeremy Pruitt.

A ditch clean up took place in southwest Houston. Volunteers focused on the Bering Ditch where they said some trash has been illegally dumped.

An Alief school got a much-needed facelift on Monday, thanks to a group of volunteers who also happen to be military veterans.

Houston is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the second time this season.

The cost to gather around the Thanksgiving table is costlier this year, although estimates suggest record inflation may be on the decline.

Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, showing exactly why it felt it deserved better than a No. 3 seed.

Jermaine Samuels scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 5 Villanova eased to a 71-53 win over No. 17 Tennessee Saturday in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Connecticut.

It’s called “30 men in 30 days.” Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston is putting out the call for more male volunteers to help young men and boys in need of a mentor.

HOUSTON – President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden had a busy day in Houston Friday afternoon. About an hour later, President Biden arrived, met Brian Greene with the CEO and President of the Houston Food Bank, and took a tour of the facility. “We’re not gonna see him again probably.”Earlier in the day, President Biden received an update on the recovery at the Harris County Office of Emergency Management. President Biden also used the visit to address the COVID-19 pandemic. President Biden and the first lady returned back to Washington, D.C. on Friday night.

A Nationally-ranked team and a field full of talent! San Antonio's Legacy of Educational Excellence (LEE) soccer team has their sight set on gold this year. After losing the opportunity last year due to COVID-19, the Volunteers continue to prove their ranking as number one is legit. Coming out of the gate with big wins in scrimmages already, the Volunteers strike hard! They look to come out on top of 6A District 28 against some top contenders like Churchill and Johnson.

When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. A spot in the Liberty Bowl became available Monday when Tennessee became the first team to back out since bowl berths were announced. The change to its Liberty Bowl opponent was no problem for West Virginia (5-4). “Our team deserves to be in a bowl and so does the 9-2 Army squad,” West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons said. Frankly, I think we were stunned to find out the opportunity would be in a bowl like the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

HOUSTON – With Thanksgiving less than a week away, a Christian nonprofit organization is making sure families have what they need. The Forge for Families Center held its seventh annual Boxes of Love event on Saturday. Over 900 families received boxes of food with all of the trimmings and a Carnegie hen. Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church has participated in the Boxes of Love event for the past six years. Saturday was the last day for the food boxes.

– Recovery Houston volunteers made their way to Lake Charles, Louisiana to help those who were hardest hit by Hurricane Laura. That event became the first chapter of the Recovery Houston organization, founded by Creech. Creech KPRC 2’s coverage of Recovery Houston was recognized by President Barack Obama as one of his most memorable humanitarian stories of 2017. When Hurricane Laura hit, Creech knew Recovery Houston had to get involved. “I woke up this morning feeling really good that I was able to help somebody,” Bradley Dennison, a Recovery Houston volunteer said.

HOUSTON – The Houston Food Bank has rented an additional warehouse facility on the city’s northside. The new warehouse is expected to help alleviate the stress and demand on the main warehouse and dock area at the Food Bank’s I-10 and Gellhorn location, now referred to as the East Branch. The additional warehouse at 146 Knobcrest, which Houston Food Bank is referring to as North Branch, is a 128,000 square-foot facility that will handle all types of products (dry, refrigerated, frozen and items specific for disaster response). The Food Bank will primarily be operating mobile distributions and home deliveries from this location. Individuals and small group volunteers (up to 10 people) opportunities are available.