Sunday, January 26, 2025
Veterans Day

From the battlefield to the drill field

11/8/2024
Once a soldier facing the harsh realities of war, Granbury resident Steve McCoy now finds purpose in leading the next generation — proving that the heart of a warrior never truly fades.

‘Engraving’ a new life

11/8/2024
From a two-decade career in the Air Force to a thriving laser engraving business, Hood County resident George Northup is living proof the sky actually isn't the limit when it comes to pursuing one's passions.

From fields to the frontlines: The journey of Diana …

11/7/2024
Diana Vasquez’s life began in the fields of Texas, where she was part of a migrant family of farm workers. Growing up, her family traveled from Texas to Wisconsin and Washington State for work. …

Dennis McIntire’s remarkable military journey

10/31/2024
“So, son, you graduate in a couple of weeks. What are your plans?” 18-year-old Dennis McIntire recalled the moment his father confronted him in his room in San Antonio just weeks …

Randy Turner: Hanging out with giants

10/31/2024
Randy Turner’s military journey began with a lifelong dream. “I wanted to be in the Army since I was 6 years old,” he recalls, unable to pinpoint precisely why. With his …

Opportunities and friendships: Ray Rodriguez’s …

10/31/2024
Ray Rodriguez was enjoying life as a student at the University of Texas — joining the military was not part of his plan. Rodriguez graduated college with an accounting degree in December …
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