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Weaving a difference: senior uses basket weaving passion to give back to community
For Lee Rose, basket weaving isn’t a joke. It’s a ministry. Two Saturdays a month, Rose’s apartment at Buckner Westminster Place in Longview is transformed into a...
Finding hope in the midst of the mess
Maria Luisa Morales was hopeless. Her family of six was living in complete disarray in a small trailer. Her children were fighting with each other and threatening...
By the numbers: Poverty in Dallas
Buckner International has served the vulnerable in Dallas since 1879. Through our Buckner Family Hope Center in Wynnewood, Buckner Family Pathways and foster care efforts with vulnerable...
How learning a new skill can improve memory in senior adults
Crossword puzzles. Crafting. Physical activity. These and other mentally stimulating activities have long been known to improve memory and brain activity in senior adults. However, studies show...
Faith Focus: Faith is taking the first step
The young lady pictured above is Kalista, an energetic, imaginative, funny and joyous kindergartener I had the pleasure of meeting last week. She’s excited about everything, particularly...
Friday photo: New beginnings
All the apartments at Buckner Family Pathways in Longview are now occupied as nine single-parent families moved in this week, joining the seven families who moved in...
Writing a legacy: Senior publishes book at 83
Wanda Simar is the least likely candidate to write a book. At 83 years old, the Orange, Texas, native has only a high school education. She spent...
Change a life: Volunteer at Buckner Family Camp
Throughout the year Buckner foster parents pour themselves into the lives of children. They give their time, energy and resources to minister to children at their most...
How to make friends later in life
“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other is gold.” Most of us have heard this classic jingle that teaches the importance...
Determined, driven and dedicated: Lufkin single mom overcomes obstacles to succeed
Tiffany Pangarakis was determined. No one ever doubted that. Smart and hard-working, she could succeed at anything she put her mind to. Nothing was going to stop...