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The Red Cross Needs You!

Skeeter Nash — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 12:19:22 +0000

Hurricane Sandy has left a path of devastation along the East Coast and surrounding states. Here in South Texas, we know how important the work of the American Red Cross is in times of natural disasters, and right now, the Red Cross needs your help! How can you be a Red Cross "hero?"

Taylor Swift Donates Red Shoes to Raise Money for Charity

Sterling Whitaker — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 13:00:24 +0000

When it comes to charity, superstar Taylor Swift is putting her money where her feet are. The ‘We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together‘ singer has donated a pair of her own red shoes for an online auction to raise money for a charity that provides shoes to people living in poverty.

Songwriters to Perform for Charity Thursday

Joe Bob — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 16:24:47 +0000

Victorians are in for a real treat Thursday night at the Welder Center in downtown Victoria. Three of the best songwriters anywhere, led by Allen Shamblin, will be performing at the Songwriters Charity Concert. Allen Shamblin has written his way into stardom in the music circuit. The 53-year-old Franklin, Tenn. resident moved from the Lone Star State [...]

Brantley Gilbert Helps Out The Boot Campaign

Joe Bob — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:38:38 +0000

Speaking of giving of oneself, our good friend Brantley Gilbert is joining forces with ‘The Boot Campaign’ to do his part for returning veterans. Brantley Gilbert joins Dolly Parton, George Jones, Colt Ford, and others in The Boot Campaign. According to CMT Daily Roundup, the campaign raises awareness of soldiers’ physical and emotion [...]

Chris Young Keeps The Music Playing In Nashville Schools

Joe Bob — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:27:42 +0000

One of the great things about country music is the way the stars give back to the community. You may not hear about it, because it's not a grab for publicity. But I guarantee you, most of them are more than happy to give of themselves to help out, whatever the cause. Here's the perfect example.

Warren Buffet Donates $1.5 Billion to the Gates Foundation

Amory Gritta — Sat, 09 Jul 2011 18:09:47 +0000

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation just got a $1.5 billion infusion.

Warren Buffet, the third-richest person in the world, gave 19.34 million shares of his insurance and investment company, Berkshire Hathaway Inc., to the charitable organization, which was created by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife to help address the world's education, health and poverty problems.

Couple Tries to Rob Charity Lemonade Stand

Amory Gritta — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 12:30:55 +0000

In an attempt to garner the title “World’s Meanest Robbers,” a couple in Houston held up a charity lemonade stand run by 13-year-old Chelsea Edwards and her two friends. Gage Turner, 20, and Amber Umbarger, 21, allegedly approached the lemonade booth, inquired about the cost and then grabbed the money jar and ran. The jar [...]

'Secret Millionaire' Doesn't Fail To Inspire

Melissa — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 12:55:10 +0000

I just got done watching 'Secret Millionaire' and all I can say is WOW.

My dear friend Monica Lassmann had told me about the show and how touching it was so I decided to watch it. This week's show was about Gary and Diane Heavin who are the co-owners of 'Curves'.

Gary and Diane left their wealthy lifestyles behind to spend a week in Houston's poverty-stricken Third Ward. They were given $6.50 per day to use for food while they were on their journey.