BALTIMORE —

The Baltimore Blast soccer team made history, signing a 10-year-old boy to its roster.

Baltimore's indoor soccer team is making the wishes and dreams of Josh Diaz come true as he battles cancer.

A few years ago, Josh was just like any other talented soccer player in the region, putting in the work for himself and his team.

In 2020, he was diagnosed with an aggressive bone cancer that he kicked in October 2021 only to have it return in February. He ultimately lost a leg in an effort to stop the spread.

While undergoing chemotherapy, Josh remained on his team as a coach. The team mom reached out to the Blast to share Josh's story. The team offered Josh a job, signing him to a one-day contract.

Josh will start Saturday night when the Blast take on Utica. And, he will score a goal -- that will count.

"It's very special to me," Josh said. "It's definitely going to be awesome because I never thought I was going to play really on that field."

He has been practicing with the team for the past couple of weeks, making some very close friendships. The Blast's head coach, David Bascome, told 11 News it has been a two-way street of motivation between Josh and the players.

"It has been a huge connection for us," Bascome said. "It really puts things into perspective that we must appreciate waking up."

Josh's father, Orlando Diaz, is overcome with emotion, appreciative for his son's opportunity and putting his faith in a higher power.

"I have no words to say. I'm proud of my son and my other kids," Orlando Diaz said. "It's hard, but we have to believe in God. It's God's words whether he's going to stay or not."

"God bless all you guys," Josh said.

Josh's family started fundraising efforts to help with increasing medical bills.

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DALLAS (AP) — Authorities say eight people were injured, including four firefighters, in a Dallas apartment complex explosion.

Dallas Fire-Rescue says three firefighters were injured critically, while the other has been discharged after receiving hospital treatment for minor injuries.

Four civilians also were hospitalized in stable condition.

Fire officials say the firefighters were investigating a report of a natural gas leak at the two-story complex in southern Dallas.

They had reported smelling gas just before the explosion partially collapsed the building.

The cause of the blast hasn't been determined and remains under investigation.

Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued Civil Investigative Demands (CIDs) to ERCOT and other power companies after millions of Texans were left in the dark amid winter weather.

The CIDs surround power outages, emergency plans, energy pricing and more.

“I’m using the full scope of my Constitutional powers to launch an investigation into ERCOT and other entities that grossly mishandled this week’s extreme winter weather. While Texans pulled together to get their communities through this disaster, they were largely left in the dark,” said Attorney General Paxton. “We will get to the bottom of this power failure and I will tirelessly pursue justice for Texans.”

Those who received a CID include:

• AEP Texas
• Calpine Corporation
• CenterPoint Energy Services
• ERCOT
• Griddy Energy
• La Frontera Holdings
• Luminant Generation Company
• NRG Texas Power
• Oncor Electric Delivery Company
• Panda Sherman Power
• Temple Generation I
• Texas-New Mexico Power Company

This article was written by Sydney Isenberg for KXXV.