Doctor's dream rooted in McKinney roots and family support
Maria Ponse grew up in McKinney as valedictorian in 1986 and pursued medicine inspired by teachers and church community. Her parents Francisco and Manuela supported her through hard work, with Ponse later entering medical school and celebrating a White Coat Ceremony in 1992.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponse
Maria Ponse
Francisco
Manuela Ponse
McKinney
Floresville
Holy Family Episcopal Church
Manuela
Holy Family
Margarette Chavez
Paul Murphree
Charles Addington II
Long Hoang
Sonya
Long John Silver’s
Long John Silver's
Wings program aids breast cancer patients in Central Texas
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as Traditions of San Antonio supports Wings a unique network funding radi ation therapy surgery diagnostics and hospital charges for women who cannot pay The fundraiser runs Oct 9 7 9 p m at Alamo Quarry Market with auction and $25 mystery boxes to benefit Wings coordinators note the wings program costs about 14000 per patient per year and Traditions seeks to raise funds through two local stores in San Antonio Floresville and related events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Wings
Kathryn L. Safford
Terri Bronocco Jones
South
Texas
United States
Alamo Quarry
Lee Ann Elrod
Shirley Stoner
Traditions
Early Breast Cancer Awareness and Screening Guidelines
October marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month as the American Cancer Society emphasizes early detection. Screening includes yearly mammograms from age 40 and clinical exams at intervals by age, with high risk individuals advised to consult doctors. The program offers free screening through Texas health services and Medicare helps cover costs for eligible women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Texas
Texas Department of Health
Addi
Medicare
Cancer.org
Also Mentioned on This Page
Poth
Maryann Singleterry
J.J. Singleterry
WCN
Annette Mahia
Stacy Cameron
Brighton
Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation
Cheryl Reed
Karen Maha
Heavenly Treasures
City of Hope
Bonnie Ramirez
Rlahog
Heritage House
Visa& Tercard
Sun
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!