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How to deal with stress
We’re one month into the new year, and you may have already experienced some kind of stress. Each day presents its own issues, and the only real...
Looking back on 2022 and looking forward to 2023
Listen to the first president’s update of 2023 where Buckner President and CEO Albert Reyes reflects on the successes and impact Buckner programs made during 2022 and...
Buckner staff advocates for children and families at the Texas Capitol
Buckner International teamed up with the Texas Alliance for Child & Family Services to advocate for the needs of children and families at the Texas Capitol on...
This crazy monster
Before my 13-year-old daughter Katy Rose suddenly gained all the answers to the secrets of the universe, she was a 2 year old who only knew “cow...
Buckner to relocate from Brentwood Ave. campus, continue all services in Lubbock
Buckner Children and Family Services in Lubbock is beginning a process of transition this year to better fulfill its mission. While the beginning of this process involves...
Buckner Retirement Services announces new vice president and chief operating officer
Charlie Wilson, president of Buckner Retirement Services has named Michael Olmstead as vice president and chief operating officer for BRS effective immediately. In his new role, Olmstead...
Let tomorrow be tomorrow and today be today
Today, it is so easy to worry. When will I make more money? When will I find the one? How am I going to reach my goals? ...
Life is good: Celebrating National Sanctity of Life Day
My younger brother Doug and I were on our twice-weekly phone call last night, and the subject of dad’s death came up. Mainly because my little brother...
On the brink of aging out of foster care
As children in the foster care system get older, it’s common for their hope of adoption to fade. In Texas, more than 1,000 youth age out of...
Walking alongside someone through trials
Many of us know the challenges Job had to go through. In three brief moments Job lost nearly everything he had: his livestock, his property and his...