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Glen Rose This Week: Faith, Football & Events
A heartfelt story, plus local events you won’t want to miss.
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Oct 7, 2025
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Glen Rose, Texas Mom Battles Heart Failure While Raising Two Children With Ultra-Rare Diseases |
Date: September 30, 2025 |
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Family’s story of survival, loss, and faith is one-in-a-trillion
Glen Rose, Texas – September 30, 2025 – A Glen Rose single mother, Jenna Hornbuckle, is fighting for her life while raising two children diagnosed with some of the rarest medical conditions in the world. Despite overwhelming odds, she is using her story to inspire hope, advocate for forgotten communities, and call for compassion.
Over the past three years, Jenna has endured:
- More than a dozen hospitalizations - Multiple ICU stays and ambulance transports - Ongoing battles with advanced heart failure, kidney disease, profound hearing loss, and Muckle-Wells Syndrome — an ultra-rare autoinflammatory disease
Her children, Nicholas (17) and Victoria (9), also face overlapping rare syndromes. Doctors estimate the Hornbuckle family’s combined medical rarity falls into the trillionth range — so rare that families like theirs may not exist anywhere else in the world.
Conditions at a Glance:
- Nicholas (17): Muckle-Wells, 1p36.31 deletion (~1 in 5,000–10,000 births), autism (~2%), congenital heart defect (rare PDA), bilateral hearing loss with implants. - Victoria (9): Muckle-Wells, congenital heart disease (~0.8%), recurrent lymph node infections, bilateral hearing loss with aids. - Jenna: Heart failure (intolerant to standard medications, pacemaker next step), kidney disease (rare in low-risk women), profound hearing loss (cochlear implant + aid).
“Sometimes the hardest part isn’t the health battles,” Jenna says, “it’s telling our story over and over, begging for help, and watching it go unseen. People have called me a liar, told me my story isn’t serious enough, and even said my benefits should go to someone else. But my children’s lives matter — and I refuse to give up.”
Beyond survival, Jenna’s story is one of faith and redemption. After losing her full-term daughter Jessie in 2008, she turned away from God for 15 years. In 2023, after another near-death collapse, she experienced what she describes as God’s undeniable pursuit. She was baptized in 2024, marking a new chapter of resilience and hope.
Jenna also advocates for prisoners, believing no one should be written off by society. She hopes her story will spark greater awareness, compassion, and action for families facing impossible odds.
Media Contact: Jenna Hornbuckle Email: jennahornbuckle@hotmail.com
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"Life is short. Smile while you still have teeth!" |
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Glen Rose Tigers Gear Up for District Play |
Glen Rose Tigers Gear Up for District Play The Glen Rose Tiger football team had a much-needed bye this past Friday night, giving the players time to regroup and recharge before diving into district competition. This week, the Tigers will face off against “the purple” — the Godley Wildcats — in what promises to be an exciting matchup under the Friday night lights.
The Tigers are hungry for their first win of the season, and they’ve been working hard day in and day out to make it happen. While a few close games have slipped away, the team continues to improve every week, showing grit, determination, and heart on the field.
Now, with district play beginning, the boys are ready to turn that hard work into results.
Friday night’s game will be held at Tiger Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:00 p.m. Fans are encouraged to come out, pack the stands, and show support for these young athletes as they fight for their first victory of the season.
Let’s fill the stadium and cheer on our Tigers! |
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Lady Tigers Split District Matches, Look Ahead to Brock |
The Glen Rose Lady Tiger Volleyball team had an up-and-down week on the court.
On Tuesday night, the Lady Tigers put together a strong performance, sweeping the Brownwood Lady Lions in straight sets, 3-0. The win showed the team’s depth and determination as they continue to sharpen their play in district competition.
Friday night brought a tough matchup against Stephenville, where the Honeybees proved too much to handle. Despite battling hard, the Lady Tigers fell 3-0.
Now, Glen Rose looks to bounce back as they continue district play on the road this Tuesday night against the Brock Lady Eagles. With the season heating up, the Lady Tigers are focused on making every match count and building momentum as district play continues. |
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TONIGIHT! October 7 - National Night Out! |
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Date & Time:
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Bonus: Coop Dogs will be here with their food trailer providing the most delicious hot dogs for your dinner purchase.
Can’t wait to see you! |
From "Visit Glen Rose": |
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We’re rolling out the welcome mat (and the hay bales!) as the International Texas Longhorn Association comes to town… |
Ann Rhodes Poster Signing |
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Ann Rhodes was in head-on collision on September 28 going home from church. Since that time, she's had many surgeries for her many serious injuries.
Her church family at Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church will be on the Square (hopefully in the gazebo) with poster boards for the community that knows and loves "Miss Ann" to come write her notes that will be taken to her when she has a room to see the love that our community has for her. This will be on Friday from 5:30 to 7:30.
If you see this and wonder how you recognize Miss Ann, she was a waitress at Chachis for over a decade. |
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Maker's Table Events Schedule |
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EXTRAVAGANZA!
Saturday, October 11th 1 PM – 5 PM
201 W Gibbs Blvd, Glen Rose, TX 76043
Whether you’re a car enthusiast, collector, or just love admiring classic beauty on wheels — this show’s for you! Expect to see classic cars, muscle cars, hot rods, and even some exotics.
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From Pain to Purpose |
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Join us for a powerful night of faith, hope, and transformation as we celebrate how God turns our trials into testimonies!
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Asleep at the Wheel in Concert - October 10th |
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From the Texas Amphitheater:
We are excited to announce Asleep at the Wheel will be coming to Texas Amphitheater in Glen Rose in October! Tickets available at: https://ontourtix.com/events/asleep-at-the-wheel-1752674000844
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Jail Logs |
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Note: This jail log is provided by the Somervell County Sheriff’s Office. We share it here for community awareness, but details may change and may not always reflect the most current status. For official records or updates, please contact the Sheriff’s Office directly. |