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Tommy Riester and his service dog Cooper stand for a portrait near a homeless hot spot. Tommy has overcome homelessness and has been off the street for just over a year.

Tommy Riester and his service dog, Cooper, stand for a portrait near a homeless hot spot. Tommy has overcome homelessness and has been off the street for just over a year. Credit: Scott Ball / San Antonio Report

Tommy Riester and his service dog Cooper stand for a portrait near a homeless hot spot. Tommy has overcome homelessness and has been off the street for just over a year.