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It was his fifth mission as a bomber pilot during the Second World War and pilot Birt Brumby, then 23, was leading the second crew of the...
Sen. Cornyn visits Family Hope Center
U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas visited the Buckner Family Hope Center in Penitas, Texas, in June, seeing firsthand the impact the ministry has on vulnerable families...
Going for the goal: Former foster youth on track for a bright future
By Lauren Hollon SturdyChristian Camacho likes life to be orderly. A clean-cut finance major at Texas Tech University, he dresses neatly, typically sporting a polo shirt, khaki...
Family, pure and simple
Asking the Lowerys what they most like doing together is to misunderstand them completely. They're gracious and friendly, so they answer the question. They’re possibly even too...
Volunteers commit 30,000 hours a year to help seniors
Altruistic seniors in the Baptist Retirement Community Auxiliary are committed to serving their peers by hosting fundraisers, committing hours of volunteer work and physically being there for...
Shoe believers: Churches practice true religion by collecting shoes for the ‘least of these’
Editor’s note: Thousands of churches across the United States partner each year to provide support for Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls®, the largest humanitarian aid project of...
Just like family: Buckner Villas residents find a place to call home
Six artists shuffle into the activities room at Buckner Villas in Austin, Texas, artwork in hand, waiting to be photographed.Judy Jackson, holding a large wreath adorned with...
June residents of the month
Meet the June residents of the month, Charles and Shirley Clark.Shirley was born in Kansas City, Mo., and grew up in St. Louis. After graduating from Harris...
Fitch affirms Buckner Retirement Services ‘A’ rating
DALLAS – Buckner Retirement Services received an ‘A’ rating earlier this week from the Fitch Group on its financial outlook. Fitch is a global agency that provides...
Lifelong artist wins award for greeting cards | Buckner Calder Woods
Calder Woods resident Betty Nellius, 89, was honored in May at the LeadingAge “Art is Ageless” statewide competition for her ink drawings depicting scenes around the campus....