Chidinma was afraid to come to America. It represented opportunity, but it also represented the unknown. In Nigeria, she had the support of family and friends. She had a good job as a nurse. She was comfortable. As much as she dreamed of traveling, she never thought the U.S. would be home. But her family…

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Valkyrie Reed, a Senior at Trinity High School, contributed to this report. 3,776 children are getting Christmas this year because of the generosity of their neighbors, and they’ll never know it. After four nights of fun — 20 parties serving 21 schools — Night of Hope has come to its logistical end. There are no more…

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BEDFORD — Michelle sits with practiced poise in front of a pile of Christmas decorations pulled from storage. It’s not quite time for holiday cheer on the date of our interview, but the bright greens and reds of winter trappings still add a touch of sentimentality to the air. The Christmas ornaments, the wrapped-but-empty boxes,…

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BEDFORD — The rush of cars along Industrial Boulevard is little more than a murmur in the serenity of the Community Garden. Dirt and leaves sail through the air as Marcus pounces onto an overgrown patch of soil, ripping unwanted foliage from the earth. Underneath the overrun trestles of the adopted plot, morning sunlight dances…

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BEAR CREEK CEMETERY — It’s a standard Spring afternoon in North Texas. Birdsongs fill the air and a gentle breeze is the only thing standing between the pleasant sun and an uncomfortably warm afternoon. Just days after the Easter holiday, tucked away in a quiet grove off Highway 360, a contingent of Christians are still…

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