Levi loved his parents deeply, even though they didn’t have much. When Halloween rolled around, he was heartbroken that they couldn’t afford a store-bought costume for his school’s costume contest. His dad, Darren, did his best and built Levi a robot costume out of cardboard and duct tape. Though it was made with love, Levi…
Jack Lilley, a beloved Little House on the Prairie alum and renowned stuntman known for his work on classic western dramas, has passed away at the age of 91. His former Little House co-star Melissa Gilbert confirmed the news in a heartfelt and emotional tribute shared on social media Friday, March 21. “The little house…
Jare Ijalana’s story began with a single photograph—but that image would go on to change her life forever. At just five years old, Jare posed for a now-iconic portrait taken by Nigerian photographer Mofe Bamuyiwa. The photo, featuring Jare with her natural afro, flawless skin, and a calm, soulful gaze well beyond her years, quickly…
Two teenage counselors who worked at Camp Mystic have spoken about how they reacted as they realized the camp was under threat from the deadly Texas floods. At least 104 people have been killed due to flash flooding that has devastated central Texas, in particular communities near the Guadalupe River. The river overflowed after one month’s…
The mother of a 14-year-old who died by suicide claims he was the victim of a “sextortion” scam that took place online. Any parent will tell you of the many concerns they harbor when it comes to their children finding their feet in the wild west that is the internet. Most want to at least…
Elliot Costello’s encounter with a young girl named Thea in Cambodia sparked a movement to combat child sexual abuse. Thea, a survivor of abuse, painted one of Elliot’s fingernails during their conversation. He pledged to keep it painted to remember her suffering, inspiring the #PolishedMan movement. #PolishedMan encourages men to paint one nail to symbolize…
In a heartbreaking scene that’s shaken the nation, two young sisters were found dead, their hands locked together, after flash floods ripped through Texas Hill Country. Final text message Blair and Brooke Harber, just 13 and 11 years old, were on a family getaway in Casa Bonita, a gated community in Hunt, when disaster struck…
After years of heartbreak and struggling to start a family, I finally gave birth to our daughter, Lily. But what should have been the happiest day of my life took a terrifying turn — complications during delivery left me unconscious. When I awoke, everything appeared normal at first, until I came across hospital documents. My…
Texas has declared a state of disaster after catastrophic flooding swept through 15 counties, claiming at least 82 lives — including 28 children. Among the victims was Richard “Dick” Eastland, a revered summer camp leader who died while trying to rescue campers from rising waters at Camp Mystic in Kerr County. His death has left…
Twelve-year-old David Peterson had one dream: to own the bright orange TurboGrip Pro soccer cleats, known for their grip so strong they looked like they could “hold onto air itself.” For months, he saved every penny—paper route tips, lemonade stand earnings, birthday money—until he reached $26.72, just $1.28 shy of his $28 goal. Soccer wasn’t…