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Nice Or Naughty? The Best (And Worst) Companies During This Pandemic

GNN polled readers on our Facebook page to find out which companies have excelled during the pandemic of 2020, and which ones didn't live...

Instead of Putting Him in Nursing Home, Grandson Brings 95-Year-old WWII Vet on Epic Bucket List RV Trip

When 95-Year-old WWII veteran Johnnie Dimas lost his full-time caregiver and wife of 67 years, there didn’t seem to be many options, other than...

At This Farm, Children With Special Needs Connect With Injured Animals to Form Healing Friendships

Rescuing injured or abandoned animals is one of the most rewarding pursuits we can experience. As those who put themselves on the line to...

Baby Cow Gets to Take Her First Steps, Thanks to a Wheelchair Made Just For Her

This adorable calf has been able to take her first steps, thanks to a custom-made wheelchair that was donated to her. Ruby Sue was born...

This Nurse Didn’t Just Create a Replacement N95 Mask – Hers Filters More

A Texas "nurse scientist" created a better face mask, in case her nursing staff ever ran out—and Tommye Austin’s TM 2020 is a better one by far.

Dad Drives 1,100 Miles Just to Surprise Daughter With 30-Minute Socially Distant Birthday Lunch

This devoted father from El Paso, Texas drove for 17 hours just so he could surprise his quarantined daughter on her 19th birthday.

Watch Matthew McConaughey Cheer Nursing Home Residents With Rousing Games of Virtual Bingo

The Oscar award-winning actor hosted several virtual bingo games for the Round Rock Senior Living facility—all while respecting social distancing.

‘Sober Bars’ Are Giving More and More Recovering Alcoholics a Social Place for Fun Without Booze

Not only does it give sober patrons a place to have fun, it also helps them become adjusted to traditional bar environments.

Un Hombre de Negocios Usa la Sabiduría de la Naturaleza para Transformar Tierra Árida en un Paisaje Lujoso

Después de hacer una fortuna con la comida rápida, este hombre de Texas usó su dinero para traer agua y vida a un paisaje abandonado de matorrales.

Take a Warm Bath 1 to 2 Hours Before Bedtime to Get Better Sleep, Researchers Find

Bath time isn't just for fun and relaxation—researchers have now discovered that climbing into the tub before bed can help you get a better night's sleep.

After Policeman Gives Wandering Child Ride Home, He Returns With Groceries and Treats for the Family

After a Texas police officer saw a little boy walking down the street by himself, he took it upon himself to help the youngster's entire family.

After 40 Years, Homeless Man Will Get His Degree Debt-Free Thanks to One Student and Anonymous Alumni

More than four decades after he was forced to drop out, this 65-year-old homeless man will finally be able to finish his degree in studio arts.

Inspired By High School Book, Scientists Create Rose-Shaped Water Purifier That Only Costs 2 Cents to Make

Scientists have created a cheap, portable water purifier that is modeled after the shape of a rose thanks to some poetic inspiration from Alexandre Dumas.

In Addition to Being Wiener Dog Capital of the World, Town May Also Be One of the ‘Nicest Places’ Ever

This Texas town is called the Wiener Dog Capital of the World – and it might soon also be named a winner amongst the Top 10 Nicest Places in America.

Student Proves We Can Grow Millions of Pounds of Food By Planting it on Top of Trash

This young lady may have just found the solution to food insecurity – and while it may not sound very appetizing, it's pretty ingenious.

The Greenest Town in Oil Country: ‘The future of clean energy is not just a Republican or Democratic thing’

“I’ve learned a lot in the last three years. I think I can do my part and try to be helpful. That’s the legacy I’d like to leave,” says Mayor Ross.

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Man Gives $25Mil to Ease Debt for Students of Social Work: ‘They’re Heroes’

Steve Hicks, a telecommunications pioneer and University of Texas Regent, has donated what might be the largest ever gift in higher education toward the...

Cop Stops to Bust a Move With Senior Dancing Alone on the Street

This 92-year-old was dancing like no one was watching – and she kept boogying even when a police officer pulled over.

7-Year-Old Gets Dream Wheelchair-Accessible Tree House

Hayden Trigg only wanted what a lot of other seven-year-old boys dream of — a tree house. His dream would have seemed an impossible...