Counting Stars Ranch

05/30/2026

We had a great turnout for our 5 mile RUCK to combat Veteran and 1st responder su***de at Abney Park in Gilmer, TX. Thanks to all those that participated. A huge thank you to Barbie and Robert Rhode with Mission 22 for the great lunch. Also a shout out to Mike, Evelyn, Sylvia, Stefen with DAV Auxiliary, Grace and Tambria Operation True North, Ken Hansen Veteran Peer Support Network for all the support and su***de prevention information!! NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE!!!

05/30/2026

Join us for See You Last Sunday tomorrow 5/31/26 2-6 PM for open house for veterans, military and first responders at Counting Stars Ranch
Lunch at 3pm
Short talk 230
Bring your fishing poles and hiking shoes

05/29/2026

Reminder our RUCK for su***de awareness is tomorrow at 9am at Abney Park in Gilmer. Check in starts at 8 am. Carry a RUCK with canned goods for food pantry. We will have ribbons and bandanas so you can write name of your loved ones lost to su***de if you walk in memory!!

Hosted by Counting Stars Ranch in Gilmer to help raise awareness of veteran su***de prevention.

05/27/2026

Join us Saturday May 30, 9am Abney Park
Gilmer, TX to RUCK for su***de prevention

Counting Stars Ranch hosting ruck to raise awareness of veteran mental health

Details: https://tinyurl.com/4ae9n6xh

05/26/2026

Hey East Texans we need all veteran and 1st responder supporters at Abney Park in Gilmer at 9 AM Sat May 30th. We are having a RUCK( 2.5 and 5 mile walk/ run with rucks/backpacks filled with canned goods) to spread awareness of mental health issues and su***de prevention. We need to show these brave men and women our support and let them know they do not walk alone! With 22 servicemen taking their lives a day something has to change!! We will line the starting line with people and flags and cheer them along their walk, come on out!! Still time to sign up and walk with us at www.countingstarsranch.com

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

Never Forget!!!!

Local Memorial day events:

Glimer
Monday 10:30 am
Civic center

Memorial Day Service Longview:
Date: Monday, May 25, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Location: Veterans Memorial Plaza, Teague Park, 415 American Legion Blvd, Longview, TX
Program: Features a wreath-laying ceremony

05/20/2026

Veteran and 1st responder caregivers join us Saturday at the Ranch

Join us May 23rd 10-2.. if you are a caregiver or have been caregiver of veteran or 1st responder

05/16/2026

THE WINNERS

05/16/2026

"I caught one!!!!"
We had an amazing 5th Annual Military kids fishing Derby at the Ranch. Congrats to Hunter on the biggest catch of the day and all of our prize winners!! Thank the Lord for the amazing weather, supplying all the fish and volunteers!!