"From the moment I read their profiles, I said, ‘Oh, these are the kids for us.’ They loved animals, they loved to craft, they loved plants," Jessica said. "We had an empty house we just moved into. (photo credit: Fox4News) ~ Maryrose
Volunteer firefighters in Terrell, east of Dallas, saved a puppy that had fallen into a septic tank. The department said the dog and the firefighters were wet and smelly, but everyone is okay. (photo credit: Fox4News) ~ Maryrose
An Iditarod sled dog was found safe after disappearing from a checkpoint in the race three months ago and covering nearly 150 miles, the Iditarod Trail Committee said Saturday. Musher Sebastien Dos Santos Borges of France was picking Leon up and returning with him to France, the trail committee said in a statement. (photo credit: 5 NBCDFW) ~ Maryrose
Last week, Shrimp Boat Captain Keith "Kiwi" Soffes' loyal dog fell overboard while they were out in Galveston Bay. Soffes says he didn't notice until they were already five miles out. He was beyond shocked and heartbroken. (photo credit: Fox4News) ~ Maryrose
The Dallas ISD is offering free breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 and younger. It’s part of their Summer Meals partnership with the U.S. and Texas Department of Agriculture. To find out where you can get the food, click the photo below. - Starlene Stringer
Many of us say we want to travel all over the world. Well, an Arlington family is actually doing it! A North Texas family is about to embark on a 2-year cross-country trip together after converting an old double-decker bus into a mobile home.
A 98-year-old World War II Veteran from Texas got the diploma he’s always wanted this week. Weldon McClane waited 80 years to graduate from high school. The icing on the cake is he received his diploma on his birthday! - Starlene Stringer
Looking for something fun and free to do with your kids this week? We have several chances to see the international space station as it passes over North Texas this week. Nine opportunities in all. Don't miss it!
We lost a great teacher at the end of this school year. But the positive impact he made in his students lives will never be forgotten. Our thoughts & prayers go out to the family and friends of everyone involved in the horrible crash in Palestine this week, including the loved ones of Coach Michael Coyne. He will be missed! ~ Starlene Stringer (photo credit: WFAA)
