Around North Texas the name "Buckner" usually conjures up Buckner Children's Home. Opened in 1879, the home was the brainchild of R.C. Buckner, who saw the need for an orphanage in Texas. After all, Texas was recovering from the Mexican War and the Civil War and children-without-parents were a real issue. After passing the hat in 1877 and collecting $27, R.C. opened the Buckner … [Read more...] about Buckner International, Dallas Patriots And Premier Baseball Academy Have A Heart And Give A Sole