We brought you his story about six years ago. It centered around 11-month-old Nicholas. He was born to a mother who used drugs. He was removed and placed in foster care, waiting for the right family to give him a second chance. Now, we look at what ever happened to Nicholas. More >>
She's a special little girl who needs a special family. Cheyenne has spent almost half her life in foster care. She needs someone to help her grow and celebrate her successes. Here's her story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
A sibling group separated, is exciting about one day being together again. Right now they are in foster care, waiting for a forever family. Our Gillian Sheridan has their story in KLTV's Gift of Love report.More >>
If you like staying active, we have a child you may want to consider adding to your family. This East Texas foster child's name is Robert. Here's his story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report.More >>
Max is a talented young man who is happiest when he's outdoors or playing sports. This foster child is hoping the new year will bring him a new family. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has his story in our Gift of Love report.More >>
At the beginning of the year, we told you about the Keeps Boutique near Fort Worth, specially designed for teenager foster girls. Then back in May, we told you about a young lady from Lindale who wanted to open a Keeps Boutique here in East Texas to help local foster girls. In a special Gift of Love report, we look at how her idea went from a vision to reality in just a matter of months. More >>
It has the latest in fashion but this Texas boutique is like none other. They don't except cash or credit cards. In fact, all the clothes are free but only certain people are allowed to shop there, teenage foster girls. This boutique is located in Southlake, Texas, which is Northeast of Fort Worth near Grapevine. We loaded up a group of East Texas foster girls to spend a day of shopping at this special shop. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has our Gift of Love report. More >>
National Adoption Day has impacted the lives of thousands of children, including many right here in East Texas. This national effort, held last week, began eight years ago to raise awareness of the 129,000 children waiting for a forever family in the United States. Tonight, in a special KLTV 7 Gift of Love report, we take a look at one of the local families changing a child's life. More >>
An update on one of our Gift of Love stories we first brought you about six years ago. It's about a community in Southeast Texas called Possum Trot, located about 60 miles south of Marshall, near Center. The families there have adopted dozens of foster children. In this special Gift of Love report, KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan takes a look at what's happened there since our last visit in 2002. More >>
He has done more than anyone ever thought possible, and although this East Texas foster child has some special needs, he continues to prove his doctors wrong. Gillian Sheridan introduces us to Evan in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
Each year, dozens of East Texas families open their heart and home, adopting a child. The process these families go through can be scary and long. One local family accepted the challenge, and they not only had some surprises along the way, but ended up helping many other local families. Here is their story in a special KLTV 7 Gift of Love report. More >>
She's a delightful young lady and a joy to be around. Her name is Destiny. This foster child is nearing a critical point in her life when good role models are key to her success. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has her story in this Gift of Love report. More >>
About two years ago we shared the story of a nine year old girl in foster care. We took Dalesha to the Tyler Mall to meet Santa Claus. Among the many toys she asked for, she also requested a forever family. Unfortunately, as another holiday quickly approaches, her wait continues. So, we met up with Dalesha again, now 12 years old, in hopes this will be a Merry Christmas. More >>
She's a bright and happy girl, but she's been through a lot in her life. Her name is Kelinda, and this foster child is hoping to find her forever family. Here's her story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love. More >>
He's a charming young boy in need of a loving home. This east Texas foster child's name is Darren, and he is cute! Maybe you're just the right one to help him. Here's his story in KLTV 7's Gift Of Love report. More >>
They are friendly, loving and teachers rave about them. The resilient group of siblings has been in foster care since 2005. Although they will require a lot of time, the rewards could be big. Here's their story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
They would make an instant family. 4 children, packed full of energy. They're active, that's for sure, but these siblings have a lot of love to give. More >>
Tonight, the story of a bright, talented young man who never gives up. His name is Alfonso. This foster child is sure to make a family proud, and he's hoping to get the opportunity soon. More >>
Placing a child in foster care can be traumatic. It can be even more upsetting when siblings are split up. That's the case for two East Texas children. They're hoping a forever family will bring them back together. Our Gillian Sheridan has their story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
Almost 4 years after being removed from their home and split up, a sibling group is back together permanently. We first introduced you to these 5 brothers in 2004. Their foster mom told us that "who ever gets these boys, is getting a gift." In this Gift of Love report, KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan introduces you to the lucky couple receiving that gift.More >>
Most kids this time of year are concerned with what they are going to wear trick-or-treating. But for one sibling group, the focus is on finding a forever family. Gillian Sheridan has their story in KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
Foster care has given a young east Texas boy some stability for the first time in his life, but what he really needs is a forever family. Maybe he's a good fit for your family. More >>
Austin describes himself as a "cowboy" who loves wearing cowboy boats, being outside is what he enjoys best. "I like to hunt. I like to fish. I like to play sports. I like to swim. I really like to eat.More >>
His dream is to grow up and help others. For now, he is relying on the help of others while in foster care. Michael is a young man with a lot of potential. He needs a family to help him reach his goals. His story in KLTV's Gift of Love report.More >>
He's well known to our KLTV 7 viewers. Dr. Ed Dominguez appears weekly on our news giving advice and input on medical issues. But now we focus on Dr. Ed himself and a story few people know about his personal life.More >>
Some exciting news for local foster girls. East Texas will soon be home to a "Keeps Boutique." The special shop is designed specifically for teenager foster girls, offering them high-end fashion for free. It will be located off highway 110 in Garden Valley. In this special Gift of Love report, KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan looks at how this boutique will change more than just fashion for local foster girls. More >>
The children removed from the polygamist compound in Eldorado make up the biggest child custody case in Texas CPS history. As you might imagine, it's been a lot of legal wrangling with a lot of man hours required to represent all of them in court. In this special Gift of Love report, we talk to an East Texas attorney in the middle of it all.More >>
He is best known as the son of a president but there is much about his life that many don't know, until recently. Michael Reagan's discovery of being adopted began a lifetime of hurt. In a special Gift of Love report, KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan sits down with Michael as he tells his story, giving hope to foster children feeling unwanted.More >>
She has spent many years, waiting in foster care. She's hoping her chance at a forever family will come soon. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan her Suelena's story in this Gift of Love report.More >>
Every Wednesday night on KLTV 7, we try to change the life of a foster child. In 2004, we introduced you to Christopher. We were certain this bright, athletic and fun loving young man would quickly be snatched up by a forever family. Unfortunately, he is still waiting. In the KLTV Gift of Love report, we met up with Christopher again, now almost a teenager. As KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan reports, he's hoping this time, his luck will change. More >>
Two very different siblings, hoping to share one family. Kiyra and Kenneth, or Kenny as he's called, have had a long wait in foster care; waiting for the right family to bring them back together. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has their story in this Gift of Love report. More >>
When a family decides to foster or adopt, where do they turn for help? There are several good agencies in East Texas and we've featured several of them on KLTV 7 on Wednesday night's. In this Gift of Love report, we take a closer look at a Christian based agency called "Arrow Child & Family Ministries."More >>
Every week we feature an East Texas foster child in need of a permanent home. Two years ago we introduced you to an adorable little girl named Zoi. She was six at the time. Now, 8 years old, unfortunately she is still waiting. We met up with Zoi again, hoping this time she will find her forever family. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has her story in this Gift of Love report.More >>
One East Texas business is making a big effort to give back to the community. Food Fast Convenience Stores have started a children's charity. Among the children helped, hundreds of East Texas foster children. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has the story in the Gift of Love report.More >>
He's a charming young man who never meets a stranger. Timothy is a 13 year old East Texas foster child. He's in need of a father who is a good role model and a nurturing mother; two things he's never had. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has his story in this Gift of Love report.More >>
Another success story to share with you tonight from our Gift of Love series helping East Texas foster children. The effects of a safe and loving home have been amazing for two brothers. Our Gillian Sheridan has an update on KLTV 7's Gift of Love report. More >>
You may recall a sibling group we introduced you to last March on KLTV's Gift of Love report. Ty, Sherry and Travis have been in foster care about two and a half years. Part of that time, split up in different homes. A Tyler family saw this story and wanted to give these kids a second chance. Our Gillian Sheridan looks at how different their lives are today. More >>
For almost eight years now, KLTV has been committed to finding permanent homes for East Texas foster children. Our weekly "Gift of Love" series has been instrumental in helping hundreds of local children. We're happy to share another success story as we take you to Winnsboro. KLTV 7's Gillian Sheridan has the story.More >>
The Arrow Child and Family Ministries is holding an information meeting for those interested in becoming foster parents. "The Arrow Project is a Christian, non-profit human services agency that servesMore >>
Friday, May 24 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:21:44 GMT
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested two Nacogdoches parents after a driver on State Highway 21 West reported seeing two children, aged 2 and 4, playing on the shoulder of theMore >>
Deputies with the Nacogdoches County Sheriff's Office arrested two Nacogdoches parents after a driver on State Highway 21 West reported seeing two children, aged 2 and 4, playing on the shoulder of the road Thursday morning.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:28 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:28:31 GMT
A district judge signed Thursday an order giving control of Aspen Power to its investors.The move is the latest in an effort to foreclose on the company, which was run by Danny Vines.The U.S. Bank andMore >>
A district judge signed Thursday an order giving control of Aspen Power to its investors.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:25:46 GMT
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 59, south of Diboll.The accident happened around 9 p.m. Tuesday. Diboll Police and the Department of Public Safety responded to scene.According to DPSMore >>
A man was struck and killed by a vehicle on Highway 59, south of Diboll.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 10:24 PM EDT2013-05-24 02:24:38 GMT
DPS has released an official report in connection to the death of a Lufkin man who was hit and killed after getting hit by a vehicle while walking on US 59 in the Diboll area Wednesday night.AccordingMore >>
DPS has released an official report in connection to the death of a Lufkin man who was hit and killed after getting hit by a vehicle while walking on US 59 in the Diboll area Wednesday night.More >>
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-23 22:38:25 GMT
She's soft, sweet and deserving of a loving home. This is Molly. She's a 2-year-old black and white Border Collie. She's got a great personality that will fit in with any family. Director of the WinnieMore >>
She's soft, sweet and deserving of a loving home.
This is Molly. She's a 2-year-old black and white Border Collie.More >>
