Outdoors

On May 2, 2025, Branden and Joanna Newman received news that would change the trajectory of their lives. Branden, a pillar of the Temple/Belton, and Salado communities, had been suffering from a migraine for over a week with no relief in his symptoms. He was encouraged by his loving wife, Joanna, who is a member of the medical community in Temple, to seek out an expert opinion on his symptoms. Unfortunately, the news that this visit brought them was not reassuring. Branden was diagnosed with a large brain tumor and immediately admitted for medical and surgical evaluation. Pathology would later confirm the tumor as glioblastoma. This event has been put together by loving friends for benefit of two people who have given much of their adult lives to care for and enrich the lives of those around them and is intended to support the Newmans as they navigate the complexities of Branden's evolving care. We wish both of them strength, resilience, hope, and healing and our goal is to raise enough to provide some relief as they weather this storm together. Tickets are now AVAILABLE! $50 GA includes live music by the talented Jared Johnson, dinner (fajitas), and 2 bar drinks (beer/wine) with ALL proceeds going directly to the Newmans. For those joining us from out of town and needing lodging, we recommend: https://stagecoachsalado.com or any of the VRBO/AirBNBs in Salado. More specific details of the event will follow soon. Meanwhile, here is a link to the CaringBridge site: https://www.caringbridge.org/.../2d048321-2da5-11f0-ab20... See less