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Forever family: Midland, Texas, family adopts ‘miracle’ baby

When it comes to foster care and adoption, Buckner serves the most vulnerable of the vulnerable – children. Perhaps no child has been more vulnerable than Anibella....
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Get uncomfortable on Orphan Sunday

Orphan Sunday is a time to rally together to care for the lonely, particularly those who are lonely because of circumstances beyond their control. Vulnerable children need...
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Two Buckner Villas residents attend All Women Honor Flight

What comes to mind when you think of Veterans Day? For some, it may be the image of a father or grandfather courageously fighting for freedom. Maybe...
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‘I’ve been where they are’: Longview, Texas veteran discovers help, hope to overcome depression, PTSD

For five years, Dani Castillo-Rios devoted her life to her country through the U.S. Army. She served two tours of duty in Iraq and made closer friends...
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Buckner Midland, Jenna Bush Hager celebrate influence of strong West Texas families

Jenna Bush Hager reflected on her upbringing and the importance of strong families for the success of children during the Buckner Midland Shining Hope Luncheon on Nov....
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Friday Photo: More than building a house

For the past several years, Woman's Missionary Union of Texas has "gotten their nails done" in Peñitas, Texas, through Buckner Missions. It's may not be as glamorous...
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Have your gift doubled —and bless even more vulnerable children in Jesus’ name!

During National Adoption Month, you can bless a hurting child with the most incredible gift—a family! More than 111,800 children in the United States are waiting to...
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These fall festivals bring all the treats with no tricks

Around the state, Buckner ministries have been treating children to festive fall festivals. Dressed up as their favorite superhero, character or animal, children and adults were laughing, singing...
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A Miracle in Disguise

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jerry Jefferson, member of Baptist Retirement Community in San Angelo, TX, shared a little bit of her story with us. ...
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Superhero families

Throughout the month of October, we have been highlighting some of our superheroes –  families who protect children and are strengthening their families by working hard toward their goals of...
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