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A disastrous road trip turns into a blessing
On a typical day, it could take nine hours to drive from Houston to Amarillo, Texas. But for Rose Hurst and her 3-year-old daughter, Callie, the journey...
Embracing freedom
After reflecting on last summer, I’m feeling extra thankful today. Do you remember last year how we all struggled to find ways to celebrate the Fourth of...
3 ways to discuss freedom with your children on Independence Day
Fourth of July can be a magical time for a child. Between the picnics, games and fantastic firework displays, there is no shortage of fun and engaging...
Teens in Houston go on summer adventure
Summer is the time for adventure and fun. Children participating in the Teen Enrichment Summer Program at the Buckner Family Hope Center at Aldine went on their own...
Is fear holding you back?
Fear. A simple word, yet one with severe consequences if we give into it or let it hold us back. As I was reading in 1...
Buckner Westminster Place celebrates 25 years
Residents, families and grandchildren came together yesterday to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Buckner Westminster Place with a fish fry and fishing tournament. But the main highlight...
5 ways to get the most out of volunteering
You want to give back to your community and at the same time learn and grow from the experience. But how do you know your experience will...
You can be an advocate
Advocate (ad-vo-cate); noun; One who pleads the cause of another; one who defends or maintains a cause; one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause. ...
Rest. Reflect. Refocus.
Self-reflection and rest are intentional moments in time set aside to slow down the daily hustle and bustle and can help you process and understand what has...
What Juneteenth means to me
On June 17, 2021, I, along with all of Black America, anxiously awaited to see if President Biden would make monumental history by declaring Juneteenth a national...