The Heartbeat Of Texas
Each weekday afternoon around 3:40 and 5:40 on KCBI, we shine a light on amazing people doing good things around Dallas-Fort Worth, Central Texas, and all over The Lone Star State! If you know anyone who has The Heartbeat of Texas (doing some good out there), let us know at KCBI.org so we can talk about it. Thanks!
Episodes
September 3, 2025 • 1 min
It took Charlie and his dad Rusty years to get selected, but they’re finally going to run the New York City Marathon this November. Now it’s time for serious training! Learn about their journey on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this duo here: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/wings-of-texas-duo-prepares-to-represent-coastal-bend-at-nyc-marathon
Learn more about this duo here: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/wings-of-texas-duo-prepares-to-represent-coastal-bend-at-nyc-marathon
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September 2, 2025 • 1 min
Students in Mineola are working with a local non-profit to help provide fresh fruit and veggies to an entire community. Find out more with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this community effort here.
Learn more about this community effort here.
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September 1, 2025 • 1 min
Why is there a bookshelf with cans of food, clothes, and more in front of someone’s house in Fort Worth? That’s Keena’s little free food (and more) pantry. Oh, she does more, too. Hear the rest of her story about giving back and blessing others on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Keena here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/why-free-food-pantry-sits-in-a-front-yard-in-north-texas/287-6e65d440-bfbd-440...
Learn more about Keena here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/originals/why-free-food-pantry-sits-in-a-front-yard-in-north-texas/287-6e65d440-bfbd-440...
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August 29, 2025 • 1 min
It all started 4 years ago when a client had a tough choice: pay for medication or get yardwork done. They cleaned up her yard for free, and they’ve been blessing others weekly ever since. Find out where this is happening on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this act of kindness here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/free-pressure-washing-lawn-care-houston-brothers/285-86ec1cfc-b701-480a-b4f9-a7b2f6283875
Learn more about this act of kindness here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/free-pressure-washing-lawn-care-houston-brothers/285-86ec1cfc-b701-480a-b4f9-a7b2f6283875
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August 28, 2025 • 1 min
Willie McArthur retired from teaching but still has a lesson: how to spread positivity. Find out how Trust The Process Ministries is blessing students on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas."
Learn more about Willie and his ministry here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-mission-mentor-students-wilmer-hutchins-high-school/3906204/
Learn more about Willie and his ministry here: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/teacher-mission-mentor-students-wilmer-hutchins-high-school/3906204/
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August 27, 2025 • 1 min
Daniela’s an artist in San Antonio and she’s been hiding some of her work around the city. It’s "finders-keepers," or you can leave it to bless someone else. Find out more of her story with KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Daniela's story here.
Learn more about Daniela's story here.
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August 26, 2025 • 1 min
It’s more than just bandages and thermometers for Gloria, the school nurse at Anderson Elementary in Houston. She’s making sure kids get the food they need. Learn about how she teamed up with the Houston Food Bank’s Backpack Buddy Program on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Gloria and this program here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/school-nurse-fights-hunger-houston-food-bank/285-0046ec43-db56-4fb2-bd7b-6...
Learn more about Gloria and this program here: https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/school-nurse-fights-hunger-houston-food-bank/285-0046ec43-db56-4fb2-bd7b-6...
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August 25, 2025 • 1 min
Gerald took a bow from I.T. work and the curtains opened to his second act: a volunteer school playground builder in Fort Worth.
Learn more about Gerald and his work here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/24/fort-worth-isd-volunteer-helps-build-14-elementary-school-playgrounds/
Learn more about Gerald and his work here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/24/fort-worth-isd-volunteer-helps-build-14-elementary-school-playgrounds/
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August 22, 2025 • 1 min
Daniel saw a creek choked with litter one day and basically said to himself, “I can do something about this…” And this has led to awards and even a shoutout from Gov. Abbott. Find out more about Daniel, what he’s doing, and how you can help on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this story here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/17/colleyville-teen-environmentalist-hopes-his-litter-cleanup-generates-domino-effect/
Learn more about this story here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/17/colleyville-teen-environmentalist-hopes-his-litter-cleanup-generates-domino-effect/
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August 21, 2025 • 1 min
There’s a new 7 Brew Coffee location in Gatesville, TX, and they decided to swing by Gatesville ISD to bless the entire school district with free coffee and energy drinks.
Learn more about 7 Brew's kind gesture here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/08/19/7-brew-coffee-boosts-gatesville-isd-teachers-with-free-coffee-energy-drinks/
Learn more about 7 Brew's kind gesture here: https://www.kwtx.com/2025/08/19/7-brew-coffee-boosts-gatesville-isd-teachers-with-free-coffee-energy-drinks/
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August 20, 2025 • 1 min
Do you know a Gabby in Denton, TX? Jodi buys pallets of unclaimed mail, found something special, and wants to get it to its rightful owner. Let’s share this and find Gabby in Denton! Hear more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
See the package here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/749113018115682
See the package here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/749113018115682
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August 19, 2025 • 1 min
Have you ever heard of the Hertz Gold Squad at DFW Airport? No? You have now. Find out what this is all about on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about the Hertz Gold Squad here: https://cw33.com/news/local/golden-retrievers-greet-travelers-at-dallas-fort-worth-airport/
Learn more about the Hertz Gold Squad here: https://cw33.com/news/local/golden-retrievers-greet-travelers-at-dallas-fort-worth-airport/
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August 18, 2025 • 57 secs
Milo took part in a livestock show in Kingsville, TX the other day. He didn't come in first, but his reaction can teach us all something about being loved no matter what. Learn more on KCBI's "The Heartbeat of Texas."
Learn more about Milo and Teddy Bear here: https://www.today.com/pets/boy-reaction-goat-show-win-texas-viral-video-rcna225075
Learn more about Milo and Teddy Bear here: https://www.today.com/pets/boy-reaction-goat-show-win-texas-viral-video-rcna225075
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August 15, 2025 • 1 min
When a Grand Prairie pitmaster found out he had cancer, he decided to serve more than brisket... Find out how Joe Zavala blesses others in the restaurant industry on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Joe and his restaurant here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/grand-prairie-pitmaster-zavala-barbecue-serves-other-cancer-diagnosis/287-914ae098-d6b3-48a5-bc4f-c3e7b7ca5dd0
Learn more about Joe and his restaurant here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/features/grand-prairie-pitmaster-zavala-barbecue-serves-other-cancer-diagnosis/287-914ae098-d6b3-48a5-bc4f-c3e7b7ca5dd0
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August 14, 2025 • 1 min
When Ian, a Denton mailman, heard that one of his favorite customers passed away, he wondered what was going to happen to the man’s dog… Ian saved the day with a special delivery: The Heartbeat of Texas.
Learn more about Ian and his next steps here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-county/denton-texas-elderly-man-passes-away-mailman-adopts-dog/287-7cb16ef7-818d-438d-8a09-567252e04aef
Learn more about Ian and his next steps here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/denton-county/denton-texas-elderly-man-passes-away-mailman-adopts-dog/287-7cb16ef7-818d-438d-8a09-567252e04aef
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August 13, 2025 • 1 min
A Special Heartbeat of Texas! June Hunt, host of “Hope in the Night” on KCBI, stopped by to chat about celebrating 30 years of radio ministry.
Learn more about June's ministry, "Hope in the Night," here.
Learn more about June's ministry, "Hope in the Night," here.
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August 12, 2025 • 1 min
Houston’s Mattress Mack handed out 400 free mattresses the other day to help those affected by the July 4th flooding in the Hill Country. He said, “It’s about bringing hope, rest, and relief to communities in crisis.” Learn more on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Mack's gesture of hope here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/state/texas-news/texas-flood/mattress-mack-gives-away-400-mattresses-families-lost-everythi...
Learn more about Mack's gesture of hope here: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/state/texas-news/texas-flood/mattress-mack-gives-away-400-mattresses-families-lost-everythi...
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August 11, 2025 • 1 min
Samantha had a great idea: What if we had a ministry here at St. Michael Catholic Church for others with disabilities, to let them know that they’re not alone? So, she started up “God’s Own Children Ministry,” and it’s taking off! Hear more of her story on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this ministry here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/09/bedford-woman-turns-disability-into-gift-for-others-herself/
Learn more about this ministry here: https://fortworthreport.org/2025/08/09/bedford-woman-turns-disability-into-gift-for-others-herself/
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August 8, 2025 • 1 min
It’s National Whataburger Day! Terry Guerra blesses so many at her Corpus Christi Whataburger, and people have even traveled as far away as Dallas just to see her. What’s her story? Find out on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about Terry here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/06/04/shes-wonderful-whataburger-employee-89-has-customers-coming-just-see-her/
Learn more about Terry here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/06/04/shes-wonderful-whataburger-employee-89-has-customers-coming-just-see-her/
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August 7, 2025 • 1 min
The TODAY Show’s Al Roker is in Kerr County with his Lend A Hand segment, and you need to hear about the blessings he helped deliver. Take a listen on KCBI’s “The Heartbeat of Texas.”
Learn more about this segment here: https://www.today.com/video/al-roker-lends-a-hand-to-heroic-texas-volunteer-firefighters-244514373647
Learn more about this segment here: https://www.today.com/video/al-roker-lends-a-hand-to-heroic-texas-volunteer-firefighters-244514373647
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