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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...
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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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Baptist Retirement Community Launching $8.4 Million Renovation Project

Leaders at Buckner Retirement Services announced today a series of major campus renovations at Baptist Retirement Community. The planned updates represent $8.4 million in changes to key...
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Friday photo: City Credit Union donates food to Buckner

City Credit Union in Dallas is making a difference! During the month of September, City Credit Union hosted a food drive to benefit Buckner and other food pantries...
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Where two boys stood, two men stand: Twins incorporate lessons from Buckner Family Hope Center to succeed in life

Eleven years ago, the chairs and tables didn’t seem so small. Christian and Christopher slid easily, if not a little timidly, into them.  “I remember the first...
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