The City of San Antonio’s ‘Bike Network Plan’ is one step closer to adoption

The city’s transportation department will go before city council January 30 in hopes it will be approved. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio has been creating plans to construct a safer, more connected network for cyclists. By improving streets, they feel everyone will be safer with the network of pathways and facilities that … Read more

85-year-old Fort Worth man earned his doctorate as a promise to himself and his entire family

Dr. Ramesh Sharma earned his doctorate in mathematics from the University of Texas-Arlington at 85. ARLINGTON, Texas — A father and son celebrated a moment they have waited years to happen on Friday afternoon. Dr. Rohit Sharma helped his 85-year-old dad put on his graduation robe at the University of Texas at Arlington’s commencement ceremony. … Read more

Minnesota soldier reunites with stepdaughter on stage at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres

Sergeant Tony Bryand spent 10 months in the Middle East, and never got to see his stepdaughter perform – until Saturday CHANHASSEN, Minn. — Few things match the mystery of the theater or the warmth that comes from the holidays. At the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres, that warmth was easy to spot Saturday night. Hundreds gathered … Read more

Houston friendship forged over Harry Potter becomes a story of life-saving generosity

How Harry Potter’s birthday was magical for them both. HOUSTON — A Houston-area friendship forged through a shared love of Harry Potter took an extraordinary turn when one fan donated her kidney to her best friend, saving her life just before the holidays. Megan Carpenter and Misty Brooks first connected six years ago through a … Read more