Episodes

  • What’s In A Name? The Heart Of Texas

    What’s In A Name? The Heart Of Texas
    May 20 2025
    The Wylie Fire Department has a tradition: let kids in town name new fire trucks. Two Wylie ISD 5th graders really wanted to submit names, but they had to deal with some doubt first. Find out what happened next in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

    Learn more about the story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/north-texas-fifth-graders-reputation-on-fire-after-fire-truck-contest/
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    3 mins
  • Seeing The Need Around You Can Show You The Heart Of Texas…

    Seeing The Need Around You Can Show You The Heart Of Texas…
    May 19 2025
    It’s the end of the school year at Port Aransas High School and one student was just shown The Heart of Texas. Find out how an eagle-eyed school resource officer spotted something going on with Sean in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

    Learn more about Sean's story here: https://www.kztv10.com/news/local-news/port-aransas-high-school-senior-gets-surprised-with-new-set-of-wheels
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    3 mins
  • There’s A Texas Barbecue Spot Serving Up The Heart of Texas

    There’s A Texas Barbecue Spot Serving Up The Heart of Texas
    May 16 2025
    When a Texas pitmaster found out he had cancer, he decided to serve the Heart of Texas….and of course amazing barbecue. Find out how Joe Zavala blesses others in the restaurant industry with KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

    Learn more about Joe and his journey 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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    3 mins
  • Sometimes The Heart Of Texas Comes To You In The Form Of… The Prom.

    Sometimes The Heart Of Texas Comes To You In The Form Of… The Prom.
    May 15 2025
    Ella was rushed to the hospital, needed surgery, and had to wear a back brace for weeks, but what about prom? Find out what her hospital in The Woodlands did for her in this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas.”

    Learn more about Ella and her prom night here: https://www.kcbd.com/2025/05/05/hospital-staff-hosts-prom-hospital-teen-who-suffered-severe-back-injury/
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    3 mins
  • The Heart Of Texas In A Cup Of Lemonade, Which Can Help Change Lives…

    The Heart Of Texas In A Cup Of Lemonade, Which Can Help Change Lives…
    May 14 2025
    Sometimes you’ll see Charlotte Norwood and her siblings selling lemonade in their Park Cities neighborhood, but how does running a lemonade stand give someone the Heart of Texas? Listen and find out!

    Learn more about Charlotte's sweet cause here: https://www.peoplenewspapers.com/2024/07/15/sweet-drinks-for-an-even-sweeter-cause/
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    3 mins
  • Water Will Show You The Heart of Texas

    Water Will Show You The Heart of Texas
    May 13 2025
    There’s a water crisis in Marlin, Texas. But a group of high school students, with help from First Baptist Church in Marlin, have been showing the community what it means to love thy neighbor. Listen to this episode of KCBI’s “The Heart of Texas” to learn more.

    Learn more about these students and their mission: https://www.kxxv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/marlin-residents-go-another-day-without-water-local-teens-help-out
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    3 mins
  • It’s Never Too Late To Have The Heart Of Texas…

    It’s Never Too Late To Have The Heart Of Texas…
    May 12 2025
    There’s so much going on this time of year with graduations, proms, weddings, even Mother’s Day. Brandi and Kyle combined two of these celebrations this past weekend. And for Brandi, it’s a good reminder that it’s never too late… There’s more in this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.

    Learn more about Brandi and Kyle's story here: https://www.fox4news.com/news/mom-son-graduate-from-tcu-mothers-day-weekend
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    3 mins
  • You Can Have The Heart Of Texas By Doing Something About A Need Around You

    You Can Have The Heart Of Texas By Doing Something About A Need Around You
    May 9 2025
    “Somebody should do something about this...” That’s what Nick said, so he helped create The Warriors Remembrance Foundation. Find out what the foundation is all about and the need Nick saw on this episode of KCBI’s The Heart of Texas.
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    2 mins