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Celebrating Chef Stephan Pyles’ culinary flair at Ventana by Buckner

As a fifth-generation Texan, Chef Stephan Pyles wants his cuisine to reflect his roots. That devotion to capturing the flavors of Texas led him to be known...
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Reflecting on the first half of the year

I have a good friend who is a runner. For years, he refused to run a half marathon because he didn’t want to do half of anything....
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Finding peace in God

Summer is a fun and sunny time; kids are out of school, family trips are coming up and you may be planning fun outings with friends and...
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Buckner senior living communities are award winning

U.S. News & World Report awarded four Buckner senior living communities with multiple recognitions on this year’s list of Best Senior Living Communities.   Baptist Retirement Community...
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Recognizing foster parents for their dedication

Across the country, there are foster parents who open their homes to vulnerable children in need of a safe place to call home through challenging seasons. At...
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Songs of freedom

When the soul is held captive, songs of worship give it wings. Worship is a practice of eternity, removing all limitations and allowing your spirit to experience...
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Celebrating graduations and success across Texas

Graduating from Buckner Family Pathways® marks a beautiful beginning to a new chapter. Single parents come to the Family Pathways program eager to chase their dreams and...
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Removing barriers to higher education

The Buckner Family Hope Center® at Bachman Lake kicked off the College and Career Readiness pilot program last fall. Students whose parents participated in programs at the...
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Resilient family seeks shelter from storm in unfinished home

In May, the Peñitas area of the Rio Grande Valley received hailstorms and strong winds uprooting trees and stripping roofs from many homes. For the Sanchez-Herrera family,...
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Think positive on Father’s Day

Fathers and father figures play a key role in forming and developing a family. In the best case scenario, they provide, protect, prepare the next generation for...
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