December 28, 2000: Books offer sick children some escape

December 24, 2000: Backpacks full of life's essentials are ready for the patrons of Christian homeless mission

December 21, 2000: Mission becomes tradition

December 17, 2000: Wrapping gifts helps sick kids

December 14, 2000: Celebrating life with a new heart

December 10, 2000: Christmas not bought and paid for

December 7, 2000: Making grief a bit easier

December 3, 2000: Christmases of past not so simple

November 30, 2000: If you've got a pretty penny and you think it might be rare, get out a magnet

November 26, 2000: Elderly have needs all year long

November 23, 2000: Giving thanks for the gift of life

November 19, 2000: Trips build excitement for college

November 12, 2000: Election judges aid voters

September 5, 2000: Mentoring teens takes lots of time

September 3, 2000: Census is a peek in mirror

September 1, 2000: Mexico history expert plans speech here

August 29, 2000: Sister Irma Gonzalez's new superior general title is historic

August 27, 2000: Volunteers help elders steer clear of those who would exploit them

August 24, 2000: Love of Chinese opera came from different perspectives

August 22, 2000: Rural area diabetics to get help

August 20, 2000: Korea native makes intellectual, sentimental journey home

August 17, 2000: Green thumbs, warm hearts come together

August 15, 2000: Padre Ballí's mother was the first cattle queen

August 13, 2000: Balli roots run deep along coast

August 8, 2000: Digging up area's history

August 6, 2000: Amateur's work guides expedition

August 3, 2000: Polio can rear its head again

July 30, 2000: Woman records struggles

July 27, 2000: Long lost friends' reunion leads to academic joint effort

July 25, 2000: Swim program supporters oppose cuts

July 23, 2000: Love for home doesn't waver through the years

July 20, 2000: Cicadas sing the music of a long, hot summer

July 18, 2000: Woman still helps others put blankets over those birthday blues

July 16, 2000: Woman's curiosity inspires restoration efforts for Cathedral's marble statues

July 13, 2000: Woman heals while helping others in need

July 11, 2000: Nursing assistant who arrives early, leaves late is honored by residents she treats like family

July 9, 2000: Two men are heart of group

July 6, 2000: Childhood memories inspire area man's school building renovation efforts

July 4, 2000: Area archaeologists unearth American Indian relics to understand their culture

July 2, 2000: Couple bugged by litter sets a good example

June 29, 2000: Aransas County 4-H club hosts Maryland members during week-long visit

June 27, 2000: Girl's act of kindness rewarded

June 25, 2000: Devoted club member helps preserve past

June 22, 2000: There's pride in Efrain's routine now

June 20, 2000: Students put allegiances aside, learn value of teamwork in 'Grease'

June 18, 2000: Musician inspires children

June 4, 2000: 'Big Sister' bond lasts for life

June 1, 2000: Salvation Army canteen delivers hope

May 30, 2000: Clown helps area children 'invent' future

May 28, 2000: Two nuns see child of their hearts graduate

May 25, 2000: Humble Hero Helps Stranger

May 23, 2000: Church's garden features plants from the Bible

May 21, 2000: Habitat for Humanity organizing woman-powered construction project

May 9, 2000: Sinton food drive offers nifty prize

May 7, 2000: Singing the wedding cell blues

May 4, 2000: Green Acres is the place to be in Rockport

May 2, 2000: Grandparents bringing up children... again

April 30, 2000: Dancers preparing for 'Beauty' grow by leaps and turns

April 27, 2000: Teen leaders learn skills, help child

April 25, 2000: Hand-carved ship replicas go on display

April 23, 2000: In search of attack survivors

April 20, 2000: Providing a person to call 'Grandpa'

April 18, 2000: Chamber of Commerce begins fund drive to build a new address

April 16, 2000: Volunteers are venerable role models

April 13, 2000: Local students get eye-opening taste of Japan

April 11, 2000: Indian remains repatriation to be discussed

April 9, 2000: Area streets not at pace with growth

April 7, 2000: Minister Janice Stoney gives voice to her faith

April 4, 2000: Ships from distant times set sail again

April 2, 2000: Voice of veteran broadcaster returns to morning drive

March 30, 2000: Sweetheart Gala garners biggest donation ever

March 28, 2000: Public tours of local gardens planned

March 26, 2000: Exhibit extols contributions of women

March 23, 2000: Donated suits help women rebuild lives

March 21, 2000: Artist to use gold and blue tiles for mural at Moody High School

March 19, 2000: Student gains mentor, friend in ICU nurse who cared for her

March 16, 2000: Esther Camacho walks in great-great-grandfather's census tracks

March 14, 2000: Love Chrysler CEO to write self-help book

March 12, 2000: Family whose past was swept away looks to future in Portland

March 9, 2000:New export to Japan - volunteerism

March 7, 2000:Tejano Music Awards plans to honor Luna

March 5, 2000:Kids travel back in time to pen seniors' memories

March 2, 2000:Poor man's pharmacist remembered

February 29, 2000:Historic land surveys getting new digital life

February 27, 2000:Curious city cracks open time capsule

February 24, 2000:Group helps widows ready to be helped

February 22, 2000:Excavation of Karankawa site is planned

February 20, 2000:Goliad fresco a special bond for area family

February 17, 2000:Lynnhaven misses queen of Valentine's

February 13, 2000: Europe's first colony in Texas unearthed

February 8, 2000:Children's words will take them to the stars

February 6, 2000:Ex-boxer Jose Plata fights to get youths into the ring and out of trouble

February 3, 2000:Roses line a woman's life in full bloom

February 1, 2000:Martin Lopez honors area servicemen

January 30, 2000:Del Mar club records life's best stories

January 27, 2000:Restoration of torch passes to 10-year-old

January 25, 2000:Player tugs on harp strings, heart strings in concerts at medical facilities

January 23, 2000:18-year wait for Schoenstatt house has spiritual rewards, families say

January 20, 2000:15-year-old teaches others about life

January 18, 2000:Miller High dance team aims to step its way into Macy's parade

January 16, 2000:102-year-old volunteer remembered

January 13, 2000:Ellis Island Web site seen as boon to genealogists

January 11, 2000:Family learns of Vietnam vet's heroic actions

January 9, 2000:Robstown group plans a museum to honor the area's heritage

January 6, 2000:Breast cancer survivor chairs First Friday

January 2, 2000:Letters unite pen pals, old and young

December 26, 1999:New Year's a night tailored for everyone

December 21, 1999:Good news for dancing 7-year-old

December 19, 1999:Low-income women prepped for interviews

December 16, 1999:Medical missions of mercy

December 14, 1999: Nationwide activities to commemorate Washington's 200th death anniversary

December 12, 1999: Archeologist muses over his successors' passion for discovery

December 9, 1999: Season is for sharing and singing

December 7, 1999: McWhorter's likeness means help for others

December 5, 1999: Theatre troupe brings history to life

December 2, 1999: The way to fill hungry stomachs is through the heart

November 30, 1999: Gardeners create tropical delight at A&M-CC

November 28, 1999: Corpus Christi banners shipped to Paris for procession tradition

November 26, 1999: Girl transforms her vision of being touched by an angel into work of art

November 23, 1999: Craftsman likes to build communities

November 14, 1999: Authors record unabridged version of Texas history

November 12, 1999: Sweet 16 celebration becomes family lesson in diversity

November 10, 1999: Community is having a heated, promising conversation

November 7, 1999: Interracial marriage built on 3 C's

November 4, 1999: Volunteer makes super soup for charity

November 2, 1999: Man's love of flying makes an impression on children, Air Force

October 31, 1999: Book to contain many reprints of El Progreso

October 28, 1999: Postcards speak volumes about South Texas life, circa 1910

October 26, 1999: Daughter still feels void after mother's death

October 24, 1999: Calavera reveals local Hispanics' culture, growth

October 19, 1999: Urban growth paves our past at faster pace

October 17, 1999: Man who fell in love with mariachi music wants to pass gift to youth

October 14, 1999: Teacher uses experiences to motivate

October 12, 1999: McArdle Road churches no longer haunted by October arsons

October 10, 1999: Closet cleaning can help families of sick children

October 7, 1999: Fond memories from a lifetime behind the wheel

October 3, 1999: Tribute to life, heritage in an adopted land

September 30, 1999: Speaking out after battling breast cancer

September 28, 1999: Teacher pushed kid from projects on to better things

September 26, 1999: Remembering a man for his giving spirit

September 23, 1999: It's in the birds and the beasts and the bugs and the stars: Fall is finally here

September 21, 1999: Students get life lessons on nature trip

September 19, 1999: Nurse oversees injured farmers' return to Mexico

September 16, 1999: Practicing patience as an art form

September 14, 1999: Patriarch has passed down life's lessons

September 12, 1999: Clarkwood students plan first-ever reunion at site of school

September 9, 1999: Signs of holiday spirit coming early to stores

September 7, 1999: Neither snow nor Bret, nor gloom of night

September 5, 1999: Masseur's loss of license rubs a lot of folks at the YMCA the wrong way

September 2, 1999: Special doc's memories live on at Driscoll

August 29, 1999: El bailador, 98, doesn't miss a step

August 26, 1999: Helping hands abound in run from storm

August 22, 1999: Ancient ways still work to predict nature

August 17, 1999: Priest prays for return of his dogs

August 15, 1999: Books share lessons from teacher's life

August 12, 1999: Rediscovering the terror of Hurricane Celia

August 10, 1999: Victim of rare disease waiting to breathe easy

August 8, 1999: Prayerwalks take meditations out of church, into town

August 5, 1999: Adoption pursuit pays off on 'gotcha day' marking anniversary for Perrons

August 1, 1999: Gonz lez's works inspire local scholars

July 29, 1999: Treasure found in papers of bilingual pioneers

July 27, 1999: Pesky coupons pay off; couple going to Cancun

July 25, 1999: Friends' good deed rescues doomed birds, raises a father's spirit

July 22, 1999: Reflecting on the untimely death of John-John

July 20, 1999: Couple's triumph over infertility a tale of persistence, faith, love

July 18, 1999: Prof's mission is bringing Spanish opera to students

July 15, 1999: Father's Alzheimer's disease creates world of worries for 'daddy's girl'

June 29, 1999: Family's work ethic pulls them together to face future, tackle economic hard times

June 27, 1999: Serving as hero came naturally to airport shuttle driver

June 24, 1999: A determined little boy beats the odds, learns to walk

June 22, 1999: Youthful illness leads to career of healing others

June 20, 1999: Public housing residents agree with federal letter

June 17, 1999: Marines converge on neighborhood for maneuvers

June 15, 1999: Exotic garden yields tastes of childhood in Philippines to local couple's table

June 13, 1999: Work is play for local-based dog that finds bombs

June 10, 1999: Gift of flag memorable to veterans

June 06, 1999: Banker takes up plight of homeless on personal level

June 03, 1999: Tight security at ceremonies a sign of the times

May 30, 1999: Family Outreach raising money for new home

May 27, 1999: Boy's dancing draws calls for encores

May 20, 1999: In the face of adversity, student dances

May 16, 1999: Ricky Martin bonus spurs brisk CD sales

May 13, 1999: Opening KidsPlace to everyone

May 9, 1999: Husband moves wife's serenata to her gravesite

May 6, 1999: Tragedies, daily trials have many turning to prayer

May 2, 1999: Parents should set limits early, experts say

Apr 29, 1999: Man regrets the organ donation choice he made

Apr 18, 1999: Giving the gift of life through organ donation

Apr 15, 1999: Prices shock local expert on collectibles

Apr 11, 1999: WWII prisoner sees similarities in Kosovo war

Apr 8, 1999: Kiwanis builds dreams made of wood and work

Apr 4, 1999: Veteran visits the parents of slain sergeant

Mar 28, 1999: Barney and Vera Lange's unusual, heartfelt 50th anniversary

Mar 22, 1999: Sturge-Weber Syndrome hurts boy, family

Mar 21, 1999: Son learns of father in effort to return art

Mar 18, 1999: Father's final wish involves mysterious art

Mar 14, 1999: Envisioning a bright future for a baby girl

Mar 11, 1999: Jolt of a long lifetime: Meeting Joe DiMaggio

Mar 7, 1999: Texans debate features of honorary coin

Mar 4, 1999: Story of lost coin intrigues collectors

Feb 28, 1999: Feudo siblings put education before work

Feb 25, 1999: Column jogs memories for some readers

Feb 21, 1999: Love of game has endured for Colemans

Feb 18, 1999: LULAC's new generation reaches out

Feb 14, 1999: A healthy heart, positive outlook are essential for a Happy Valentine's Day

Feb 11, 1999: Her spirit overcame a cruel prison

Feb 7, 1999: Valentine's Day program touts abstinence

Feb 4, 1999: Mechanic caught Beetle bug early

Jan 31, 1999: Helping those who can help themselves

Jan 28, 1999: Snapshots of love within foster family

Jan 21, 1999: There's help out there for the disabled

Jan 17, 1999: Woman wants her son to be part of society

Jan 7, 1999: Coaches form winter hoops league here

Jan 3, 1999: Barber's fans drive miles for a cut above

Dec 31, 1998: Book lights up Sunshine's forgotten past

Dec 24, 1998: Great Depression couldn't defeat holiday's spirit

Dec 20, 1998: Christmas past: Popcorn, paper chains, poverty

Dec 17, 1998: Hand-rung bells ring in Christmas

Dec 13, 1998: Love is sewn into patches of family quilts

Dec 10, 1998: Finding hope in holidays after a loss

Dec 6, 1998: Shelter visits let Santa find, share hope

Dec 4, 1998: Granny Eva reaches out to children

Nov 26, 1998: Backyard garden helps spread a rosy outlook

Nov 22, 1998: Northside neighbors take action

Nov 19, 1998: Lost pet ads tell stories of grief, joy

Nov 15, 1998: Neighborhood's security hopes are granted