Because of Scott Prince, students at Gulf Shores Middle School are racing to learn about STEM. Prince, who teaches advanced placement physical science and makerspace engineering at Gulf Shores Middle School in Gulf Shores, Alabama, started a …

Everyone can sing, says Gulf Shores, Alabama, music teacher Gay James, and her mission is helping children find their voices. “First, you have to get them to buy in,” says James, who has coaxed music from hundreds of students in …

Michael Wakeford intended to teach special education only for a year. He studied to be a history teacher and was planning to clock time until a history position opened up at his former high school. But that all changed on his first day of …

Cara Bowerman had just learned to walk when she stepped into the classroom at Edmonton North High School on her first day as a teacher and a coach. Recovering from multiple fractures from an automobile accident, the 22-year-old confesses she …

For 12 years, Star Yellowfish has made it her mission to connect Native American students in Oklahoma City Public Schools to their roots. It’s a complex mission that focuses on the future of about 3,000 Native American students in the …

As a boy in El Reno, Oklahoma, Harvey Pratt sculpted toys from clay. His artistic abilities served him well, but he probably couldn’t have forecast how many people his talents would serve in coming decades. In 1965, Pratt returned to …

It looked like Danielle James might not see her 26th birthday. In 2013, the registered nurse was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer and given six months to live despite having never smoked. Her particular diagnosis had about a 7 …

Students at Mountain Ridge High School are learning some real-life skills to prepare them for life outside the classroom. Things like technology, public speaking, business and finance are all part of Renee Woodruff’s …

Marcus Fetch is leaving his mark — figuratively and literally — on his adopted hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. The Nebraska native rolled into Birmingham in 2012 while traveling the country and decided to stay awhile. Then 23 …

Together, Joe and Karen Eulate of Mesa, Arizona, have dedicated almost 60 years to the public schools in their hometown. And that's just one way they're making a difference. “We love anything that helps kids have a great …

Being in a hospital room can be lonely — a reality 15-year-old Jacob Davis has experienced all too often. “Most of my life, I’ve spent time in hospitals,” says Davis, who has already undergone 27 operations to treat a rare …

Game day is big for high school football coach Rashaun Woods and his players. So are all the days leading up to it. “You have to teach kids that if they love to play the game, they have to work at it,” says Rashaun, a two-time …

When the Friday night lights flood the field at the high school in Gardendale, Alabama, one of the team’s most valuable players doesn’t take the gridiron. Instead, this unsung hero cheers from the stands, happily. De Allen, a …

Hometown Hero: Timothy Alexander of Birmingham, Alabama “You don’t need it to be easy. You need it to be possible.” Timothy Alexander understands obstacles. And he has the passion and determination to get around, over, …

Guests who stop in the Whataburger on Schillinger Rd. in Mobile, Alabama, know they might just get dinner and a show. The mealtime entertainment? Ninety-year-old Aulden Sumrall, who comes in to play seasonal songs on his harmonica. It’s …

Earlier this summer, Robyn Brake was jet-skiing on Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall when she saw smoke. It was coming from a nearby boat, which almost immediately burst into flames. Seconds later, Brake, a mom of four, heard people calling for …

At 17, Rachel Kamata is no stranger to big public art projects. As a member of Blue Star Contemporary’s MOSAIC Student Artist Program, she was part of the crew that created “The Legacy of Our Journey,” an epic mural for the …

When Family Members at the Whataburger in Burleson, Texas, learned Jo Wright — their “work mom” — needed help around her house, they rolled up their sleeves and got busy. Hair pulled back and tools in hand, a half-dozen …

Like almost any kid, 12-year-old Phoenix Garner lists her top three activities as school, dancing and “chillin’.” But the Yukon, Oklahoma, student has a passion for supporting the Special Olympics — and a goal to be an …

How do you motivate a team to victory?   With Whataburger, of course. 

We’re proud that men and women who have served our country are now part of the Whataburger family! Check out a few of their stories below and join us in thanking our veterans for their service and sacrifice this month – and …

Community honors Sgt. William Lenard and family with a mortgage-free home.

Whataburger is proud to partner with Children’s of Alabama -- and you can help. Donate just $1 at any participating Whataburger, and score a coupon for a free Whataburger with purchase of medium fries and a 32-oz. drink. Support your …

One year after the devastation of Hurricane Michael, we are revisiting the stories of the heroes who are still working to make a difference in their hometowns.  U.S. Army Veteran Bill Blair was watching football one Saturday when …

One year after the devastation of Hurricane Michael, we are revisiting the stories of the heroes who are still working to make a difference in their hometowns.  What began out of desperation in the days after Hurricane Michael has …

 This year, the Friday night lights shine especially bright for Jacob Munoz. As he fought for his life earlier this year, the 17-year-old focused on three things: Family. Faith. And Football. His goal? Beat leukemia so he could suit up …

Local Lafayette, Louisiana, news anchor Al Hebert had to do a double-take when he checked his rearview mirror at a red light—only to see Whataburger manager Dexter Ledet get out of the car behind him and run toward Hebert’s …

Bath? Check. Brushed teeth? Check. Pajamas on? Check. On Tuesday nights, bedtime is a cinch for Homer Drive Elementary School students in Beaumont, Texas. They know that at 7:30 p.m. sharp, they can tune in via Facebook Live to watch their …

When little things pile up into one big ball of stress for college students, Tiffannie Jones wants them to have an arsenal of little things to help them relax. Jones, a Houstonian who founded the Just College Students Project, sends care packages …

On Aug. 8, 1950, Whataburger started with a single roadside stand in Corpus Christi, Texas. Now, 69 years later, with more than 830 restaurants in 10 states, we’re proud to celebrate our birthday with the community.