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3 activities for you and your grandkids

Spending time with grandkids is one of the many joys of retirement. Grandkids are curious, high-energy, and can help seniors stay active. At Buckner Retirement Services, the...
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22 years, more than 200,000 shoes, one trip to Russia

The foyer area of South Main Baptist Church in Houston, Texas, buzzed with excitement Aug. 21. Church members and attendees have grown accustomed to this special frenzy...
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More than 350 Buckner families attend Marvel-themed baseball games

We already knew kids are superheroes ... but a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out some of these amazing superheroes with their families enjoying MiLB's...
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20 years of Buckner Today donated to Dallas Public Library

The Dallas Public Library will now house more than 20 years of the in-house magazine Buckner Today in its Dallas History & Archives Division. Buckner donated issues...
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Finding rest in God through busy seasons

I don’t know about you, but I enjoy this time of year when I begin seeing posts on social media of kids on their first day. It...
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Houston programs kicking off the new school season with fun

Across Houston, families and children had the chance to celebrate the beginning of a new school year with Buckner programs.   At the Buckner Family Hope Center™...
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Setting the standard

From 1879 until 1952, Buckner was led by someone with the name Buckner. When our founder, R.C. Buckner died in 1919, he passed the torch to his...
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Serving families in Midland in new ways

Buckner Midland is expanding its Permian Basin programs with the addition of the Buckner Family Hope Center™, the first new local program in 19 years. Buckner leaders...
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Entering the school year with confidence from God

A funny story my daughter loves to tell as an adult occurred when she was in middle school. A teacher told the classroom if they didn’t behave,...
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Learning a loved one has dementia

Dementia is a disease that impacts millions of people and their families. Seniors with dementia need specialized care that can cater to their unique needs and help...
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