Now in its 16th year, the annual community-wide fundraising event blew through past milestones on Sept. 19 and raised $68.3 million. It makes it by far the largest regional fundraising event in the nation and brings the total raised since inception to $634 million.

North Texans love charity work so much that there are multiple nonprofits to help donors figure out which organizations to help. Driving the news: North Texas Giving Day is on Thursday and, this year,

Giving is important to Texans, which is why the state celebrates an annual online charity event called North Texas Giving Day. This year, North Texas Giving Day has been extended from one day to nearly three weeks, from Sept. 1 through Sept. 19.

North Texas Giving Day is almost upon us, marking your chance to help give back to the nonprofits that make a difference to people in Wise County. The online giving event is Thursday, Sept. 19, but you can already start making your donations at northtexasgivingday.

Hot temperatures returned to North Texas this week – so it's important to remember to take breaks and get out of the heat, and make sure to stay hydrated if it's necessary to be outside. Those things are more difficult for those experiencing homelessness and don't have access to air conditioning or running water.