To highlight the funding, Congresswoman Fletcher and representatives of Houston METRO, including Board Chair Sanjay Ramabhadran and President Tom Lambert, held a press conference at a bus stop in front of Kolache Factory at South Shepherd St. and Westheimer Rd. in Houston on Wednesday, February 22 at 8:30 a.m. to share more details on the improvements.

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Imagine swiping your credit card at a vending machine, but instead of buying a candy bar for yourself, you're buying a pair of shoes for a someone in need. or a goat for a family in a developing country, or meals for a homebound senior. With the #lighttheworld Giving Machines, that's exactly what happens.

Willie Fritz was hired as Houston’s coach on Sunday, replacing Dana Holgorsen, who was fired a week ago after five seasons with the Cougars. Fritz spent the last eight seasons at Tulane, where he was named American Athletic Conference coach of the year in the last two seasons.

Are you a business or volunteer looking for a non-profit of choice? The Holiday Season is all about celebrating and spending time with family and friends. But, many families will not be spending time celebrating. They will be struggling to stay warm, because they are homeless and living on the streets. That's why "Miracles R Real Outreach" steps in to try to make a difference, one blanket at a time. This non-profit is celebrating its 10th anniversary of helping the homeless in the Houston Area, by collecting much needed blankets, to keep them warm. They also need the public's help to get a much needed van, to help transport the items they give to homeless around the community. Miracles R Real Outreach also needs a facility of their own to do all the work they do for the local community. Here's how you can help this holiday season.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee talks to Jammin Jimmy Olson about his 25th annual Toy Drive in partnership with Walmart and the benefits of giving back to families this holiday season.

For 15 years, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston (BGCGH) has orchestrated the Santa Project, ensuring joy for children and teens across the Greater Houston area, especially those facing financial struggles during the holiday season. We're a proud media sponsor once again. We're LIVE with ways that you can help grant holiday wishes.

Registered dietician and MyFitnessPal spokesperson, Maya Feller will share some easy tips and tricks to enjoy the holiday cheer while sticking to your healthy habits

The free MyFitnessPal app is an easy way to keep an eye on how you’re tracking against your goals

The Houston Food Bank’s holiday card program makes gift-giving easy, all while providing food for better lives. When you make a $10 holiday card donation in honor of friends, family, colleagues, clients or anyone special to you, the Houston Food Bank will send them a card on your behalf. Holiday Cards with Hope are perfect for Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, New Year’s and everything in between!  They're LIVE with details.

HOUSTON (KIAH) — Houston Happens host Maggie Flecknoe is getting us into the holiday spirit!

If your Christmas tree is finally up and you are sniffing and sneezing, you could have Christmas tree syndrome.

Don’t let allergies and asthma be the Grinch that steals your holiday joy. Scented candles, Christmas trees, and cozy fires can all be triggers for allergy and asthma sufferers.

CW39 Anchor Sharron Melton sits down with Yolanda Ford, the Founder of "Miracles R Real Outreach" . This non-profit is celebrating its 10th anniversary of helping the homeless in the Houston Area, by collecting much needed blankets, to keep them warm. They also need the public's help to get a much needed van to help transport the items they give to homeless around the community.

A man is expected to survive after crashing into the back of a bus in northwest Houston.