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Buckner celebrates 50 years of service in Rio Grande Valley with ceremony
Buckner International celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Rio Grande Valley with a ceremony and luncheon. The event featured staff speakers, catered lunch, campus tours and more. Attendees...
Behind the adoption curtain
Adoption is beautiful. Adoption is also incredibly difficult. It’s a miracle that stems from loss. God never intended for families to be broken or parents unable to...
This is your strength
Do it yourself, or DIY, has become popular for home improvement enthusiasts. People who’ve never held a hammer in their lives are grabbing sledgehammers and swinging at...
Stories of life
Chaplain John Bender has spent most of his career as a pastor and church educator in churches in Tennessee and Texas. But in 2016 when the door...
Brownsville Police Department collaborates with Buckner to support Rio Grande Valley children and families
The Brownsville Police Department and Buckner Children and Family Services announced a new collaboration to better support vulnerable children and families in the Rio Grande Valley. As...
Go and sin no more
I recently saw the production of JESUS at Sight and Sound Theatre in Branson, Mo. My wife and I really enjoyed the show, so I highly recommend...
100 volunteers from Aramark complete service projects at Buckner Children’s Campus
When you imagine ideal weather for outdoor activities, Oct. 21 was picture-perfect. Aramark and City Year’s Care Force enjoyed the 70-degree day at the Buckner Children’s Campus...
One home, three dedicated teams and 600 miles
Maria Pena bakes dozens of empanadas and other delicious pastries in her commercial oven in her new kitchen every day. Before, it would take more than an...
Get to your end-of-year goal line and keep the faith
If you feel 2021’s been the same kind of year 2020 was, you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s almost like 2020 liked what it...
How federal funding can help our local foster care crisis
Legislators for Texas, as well as those who oversee counties and cities throughout the state, are currently working on plans to use their piece of the $1.9...