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Why we should care for youth who have aged out of foster care

The transition to adulthood is one most will face with a family cheering them on and serving as a backbone when life throws curveballs. When someone ages...
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Closing the 88th regular Texas legislative session

As the 88th regular Texas Legislative Session closed May 29, or "sine die," Buckner International has a lot to be proud of and thankful for.    In...
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Where are you looking?

Driving with my dad was always an adventure. He obeyed the speed limit ... like, ALWAYS obeyed the speed limit. And if you were running late, he...
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Ventana by Buckner hosts senior prom

Ventana by Buckner, a Buckner senior living community in Dallas, often organizes special events and activities to engage their Members. On Friday, May 19, Members attended the...
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Fatherhood EFFECT Summit challenges dads and families

Last month, 70 parents attended the second annual Fatherhood EFFECT Summit in Beaumont. More than 20 dads attended to learn more about communication and co-parenting. Fatherhood EFFECT...
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Created to create

A couple of years ago, I vacationed in Colorado with my wife’s family. At our Airbnb, we had a perfect view of the Rocky Mountains. I was...
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May is Older Americans Month

This month, the Administration for Community Living is celebrating Older Americans Month. The 2023 theme is "Aging Unbound," offering the challenge to diversify aging experiences and combat...
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“It’s a calling”

Nathan and Kylee Spraggins heard a word from their pastor in 2020 that they were supposed to have children in their lives – whether biological or not....
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Cyclone Yaku impacts northern Peru

In March, Peru experienced its first cyclone in 40 years. Cyclone Yaku caused extreme heat mixed with extreme rain. Cyclone season is typically from December to March,...
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Christ has the victory

The desire to be competitive is in us. Whether in sports, educational achievements, business transactions, or even in our churches, we allow competition to drive our agendas....
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