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Horse-powered painting to benefit Tallahassee rescue this Saturday
Rovy, a 24-year-old Lipizzan–Andalusian–Thoroughbred cross, paints with brushes fitted by his owner and will perform at the Have Heart for Horses Gala. One of his paintings will be auctioned Saturday in Monticello to raise funds for Triple R Horse Rescue.
K1 Speed mascot Jolie helps raise nearly $250,000 for SPCAs
K1 Speed donated $235,236.67 to ten independent SPCA organizations after raising almost $250,000 in 2025, and the company highlighted Jolie, its 19-year-old mascot dog believed to be the world's oldest Coton de Tulear.
Canine units support public safety and community engagement.
Canine units are trained for patrol, detection and search-and-rescue roles, and their presence is reported to support public safety and community engagement.
Recent heartwarming stories
Showing: 821-830Baytown's new events center will host concerts and sports
Baytown has approved design work for the ExxonMobil Baytown Events Center, a 150,000–200,000 square‑foot venue planned to host concerts, sports and community events. The project includes a $75 million economic development commitment from ExxonMobil and is entering the design and planning phase.
MIS/HPMS toy drive fulfills 250 wishes for Community Partners of Dallas
The MIS/HPMS Student Leadership Club fulfilled 250 foster children’s wishes through its largest toy drive, donating gifts to Community Partners of Dallas. The school said the effort supports student learning in empathy, service and leadership.
Pet adoption events at Fort Bend County Animal Services start the new year.
Fort Bend County Animal Services is rolling out improvements guided by a 2025 assessment while promoting adoption and foster events; the updates include shortened length-of-stay goals, enhanced medical care, behavioral programs, and bilingual outreach.
Lavender Social's Rainbow Exchange Market celebrates queer art
The Lavender Social held its first Rainbow Exchange Vendor Market of 2026 at Speakeasy in Carrboro, featuring LGBTQIA+ artists selling handmade goods and followed by trivia, a cabaret show and a dance party.
The Inner Circle acknowledges Pamela Rummage Culp as a Pinnacle Professional Member
The Inner Circle named Pamela Rummage Culp a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence, highlighting her contributions to real estate and client relations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Pamela Rummage Culp named Pinnacle Professional Member by The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle recognized Pamela Rummage Culp as a Pinnacle Professional Member Inner Circle of Excellence for her work in real estate and client relations across the San Francisco Bay Area. Her background includes nursing and a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing and a prior psychotherapy practice.
Chesterfield kitten rescued from thorn bush finds a forever home
A small orange kitten rescued by Chesterfield County firefighters after being found soaked and stuck in thorn bushes on May 27, 2025, was adopted from Chesterfield Animal Services and received eye surgery, officials said.
Jupiter Fire Department nears completion of two new fire stations
Two new Jupiter Fire Department stations, the Cinquez Fire Station and Piatt Place Fire Station, are reported to be nearing construction completion with several interior and exterior milestones reached. The department says both facilities are expected to open in October 2026.
Katie Fire Thunder, 25, appointed to Montana House and praised by community
Gallatin County commissioners unanimously appointed 25-year-old Katie Fire Thunder to fill the House District 59 vacancy; she is a legal assistant, co-founder of Bozeman Tenants United, and a member of the Oglala Lakota Nation.
3CE and Santa Maria partner on new downtown EV charging station
Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) and the City of Santa Maria are building a downtown EV charging station with five Level 2 ports and four Level 3 DC fast-charger ports; construction began in December 2025 and is expected to be completed in 2026.