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It’s Baptist Retirement Community’s 70th anniversary
Residents, family members, and staff of Baptist Retirement Community came together to celebrate the senior living community’s 70th anniversary. The party included lunch, live entertainment and tours...
Children currently sleeping in CPS offices find housing at Buckner
News outlets across Texas brandished March 2021 headlines about the foster care crisis. At the time, it was reported 186 kids across the state were sleeping in...
Family Pathways program inspires both mother and son to succeed
“I’m extremely proud to be a boy mom,” said Sherenda Lee, who recently celebrated her middle son, Jaythan Jones, signing his letter of intent to play college...
Two Buckner senior living communities receive COVID-19 vaccine
On Tuesday, Dec. 29, CVS pharmacists and technicians arrived at Buckner Parkway Place in Houston and Buckner Villas in Austin bringing hope for health care residents and associates...
A giant wooden cross makes a lasting impression
“I wonder whatever happened to that wood cross,” mused Alan to his visiting children and grandchildren. Earlier in the summer, Alan, 58, had a heart-attack. Faced with mortality for...
Veterans Memorial Wall unveiled at Parkway Place
Buckner Parkway Place unveiled its Veterans Memorial Wall inside the senior living community during a small, socially distanced crowd of senior adults. Featuring resident and employee military veterans,...
Buckner surpasses 100 tons of domestic aid during pandemic
During the global pandemic, Buckner International has collected and distributed more than 100 tons of domestic aid product, including food, PPE and school supplies. All 100 tons...
Women coming together in Longview
“Women coming together with a collective intention … It’s a powerful thing.” – so read the program at the Zonta Club of Longview’s annual luncheon, where more...
Buckner launches Gold Ribbon Campaign in support of senior living
Buckner is going gold for senior living, and everyone is invited. In order to increase awareness of senior living residents and the frontline workers caring for them...
Jefferson County holds first virtual adoption
Despite the pandemic, Shane and Lori Springer adopted their 2-year-old son on Wednesday, April 22. It was Jefferson County's first virtual adoption due to social distancing and shelter-in-place orders. Joined on...