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Hannah Sheboy, 16, has been a Girl Scout most of her life and believes that there are some clear positives to being a part of the organization. From helping girls build their confidence and making new friends to having a strong foundation to grow up with, the Girl Scouts have helped Hannah become who she is today. “The positives can’t outweigh what’s going on [with the Planned Parenthood-Girl Scouts connection], but they are certainly there,” says Hannah. “I don’t think I’d be able to do a project like this without the strong foundation I have from both my church community...

Willie stood calmly as each of the children at Hawk-Houston Boys and Girls Club approached him, holding out their hands before patting him on the chin or chest. The small Yorkshire terrier was there with his owner to teach the children about responsible dog ownership and dog bite prevention. The program being used that afternoon was created by local Girl Scout Kathryn Venezia. The Houston Academy senior developed the program as part of her effort to earn the Girl Scout’s highest honor, the Gold Award. Last year, there were 5,500 Girl Scouts who earned Gold awards. “I wanted something more...