From Soldier to Student Leader | Texas News

Mark Power’s journey from Fort Worth’s Southside to becoming a first-generation college graduate and social work student is a raw, inspiring tale of resilience. After two combat tours and a decade in the Army, he faced addiction and homelessness—but his mother and daughter kept him grounded. Returning to Tarrant County College, he found not just education, but a community that rebuilt him. As president of the Student Veterans of America chapter, he connected vets to resources, mentored in Veterans Treatment Court, and became a beacon of hope. Honored as Student of the Year and inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, he proves that past mistakes don’t have to define your future. Now, he’s set to graduate and continue his mission: using his story to help others rise from their darkest moments, all while honoring the city that helped him heal. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/848a38a87efeebf7