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Wounded Army Sergeant Brian Fleming helps break ground on his new home in Celina. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

House Being Built For Wounded North Texas Soldier

The town of Celina has come to the aid of a soldier who sustained horrifying burns but survived a suicide bombing in Afghanistan. The wounded veteran was even able to help break ground on the new home being built for him.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/17

Injured Army Sergeant Kevin Bowden received a free home from the Military Warriors Support Foundation. (credit: CBSDFW.COM)

Foundation Donates House To North Texas Soldier

A North Texas veteran, unable to work since he was injured by an IED in Iraq, received a key for the “American Dream” — a free house.

CBS 11–2012/07/05

A picture of Corporal Gregory Schneider. (credit: Debbie Schneider)

Family Remembers Local Marine’s PTSD Struggle

The memories of the battles he fought in Iraq came home, to Fairview, with Corporal Gregory Schneider. It was the long, confidential conversations he had with his father that helped Schneider rise above the darkness that overwhelmed him after his return.

CBS 11–2012/05/28

A Christmas in June celebration for Spc. Cameron Kistler in Plano. (CBSDFW.COM)

Christmas In June For Returning Plano Soldier

A Plano family, along with their entire neighborhood, is celebrating. Unlike most North Texans, it’s not just because of the Mavericks win – they’re celebrating Christmas.

2011/06/13

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