Hometown Heroes

There are many unsung heroes giving of themselves to serve their community, and we thought it was time those Hometown Heroes got the recognition they deserve.

With the end of the year rapidly approaching, we take this opportunity to recognize all of our Hometown Heroes of 2016.

This month, we're proud to announce Tony Garza, a born and raised Temple Wildcat who has dedicated his life to serving the community and his family

We did Hometown Hero a little differently this month. Nine-year-old Peyton Miller, a student at Troy Elementary and a Temple native, has already given back to the less fortunate more than many people will in a lifetime. I have in my hands eight full pages of charities, fundraisers and donation collections that she has been a part of in the last two years or so...

When someone takes on two professions because they want to make a difference and help people in this chaotic world, it's important to take notice. These people generally don't want the spotlight, but those are the kind of people who set an example for the rest of society to follow in suit...

Our Hometown Hero, Wendy Sledd born from Oklahoma, may not have been raised in Texas but she embraced her local community the moment she moved onto the Fort Hood post four years ago. Sledd, a Public Information Officer for Copperas Cove ISD, spends all of her free time volunteering with both military groups and her community...

One of the most under-appreciated heroes in our society is that of a teacher. Underpaid? Check. Overworked? Check. Plays a vital role for our children? You betcha.

"Her courage and determination is why she's my hero," said Loretta Fox who nominated Regan. "She is an inspiration to her sister Taylor and all breast cancer survivors."

"His hardcore leadership qualities, business mindset, motivation and determination has inspired me to nominate him as a one-of-a-kind man to represent Temple's greatest heroes."

Our Hometown Hero for April was born and raised in Salado so this is extremely fitting.