Custom created bears hold memories for many By Sonia Duggan Comforting others at a time of need is something former pediatric nurse Toni Reese knows how to do very well. So well, in fact, after leaving the nursing profession years ago, today she has clients …
WISD administrator looks for ways to serve students, community By Sonia Duggan When Elizabeth “Liz” Garrett started student teaching at Northeast ISD in San Antonio 48 years ago, little did she know she would culminate her career making a difference for the underserved students at …
Connecting students with technology mentors By Joe Reavis Beginning from a desire to help others, Wylie native Robyn Brown founded the nonprofit Bold Idea three years ago to mentor students in computer coding, preparing them for an increasing technological workforce as well as nurturing their …
Blessings in a box delivered around the world By Sonia Duggan Since 1993 Christmas joy has been delivered around the world in a shoebox by an organization determined to show God’s love to children in need. Though small in size, these shoebox-sized gifts are packed …
By Sonia Duggan They have been called members of the ‘Greatest Generation’ because of their service and sacrifice during World War II. They signed up as teenagers and returned home as men, having seen and experienced war and hardship. As the number of these veterans …
Three Survivors Share Their Inspiring Success Stories By Jennifer M. Aguilar How One Blonde Kicked Cancer’s Butt It was just about a year ago that Jennifer Bowser was getting ready for another day at the office, not knowing that her life was about to change …
Dedicated to assisting families of fallen first responders who lost their lives in the line of duty and supporting local police and fire children’s charities By Sonia Duggan In one week 19 amateur boxers will step into the ring for the first time before an …
Inspiring Young Minds one student at a time By Jennifer M. Aguilar For many of us, high school was a time of feeling consumed by teenage crushes and wondering what kind of car we would get when we finally earned our licenses. If we had …
By Sonia Duggan A brigade of bearded men make their way through the hallways of the Dallas VA hospital the first Sunday of each month on a mission. It’s a simple one and a noble one. They want to meet veterans and let them know …
Rescue. Rehabilitate. Rehome By Sonia Duggan Grazing horses and donkeys set against a backdrop of clear blue sky and rolling fields welcome you to a serene oasis in northern Collin County. If it weren’t for the sign out front indicating you were at Lone Star …