Posts by Ashley Thornton
140 minutes… In the time it takes to get to Dallas, I went down the street
by Laura L. White, recent Baylor graduate I may not drive the “coolest” of cars; it is a hefty station wagon that gets me from point A to B in a safe and timely manner. I have always been appreciative of this luxury, but after a recent experience, my appreciation has grown ten-fold. On a…
Read MoreHow decisions in Washington could affect housing in Waco
by Phil York, Act Locally Waco Housing and Homelessness Policy blogger Since the post-holiday season, we have used the motif of unwrapping gifts to understand some of the dimensions of housing and homelessness. We started our discussion with a definition of homelessness through Housing and Urban Development (the federal agency that administers national housing programs).…
Read MoreIt Is You.
by Sgt. W. Patrick Swanton, Waco Police Department As we enter Police Memorial Week here in Central Texas, our hearts are heavily burdened with sadness at yet another loss for our brothers and sisters in Killeen. We can only imagine the sadness our friends are experiencing and send them our deepest and most sincere thoughts…
Read MoreAdd your voice to the call for more Public Transportation
by Ashley Bean Thornton and others… The Greater Waco Community only has a certain amount of money allocated for transportation related expenses. Our city planners are asking to hear from us about how we would like to see it spent. They have invited us to give our input at a series of public information meetings.…
Read MoreMake your voice heard! Time to give some input into the transportation system.
by Ashley Bean Thornton My first car was a yellow AMC Pacer complete with an in-dash 8-track player. It was very round and had huge windows. It was like driving around in a big glass egg. Sounds cool right? Coolness (or lack thereof) aside, from the moment I first turned the key in the ignition…
Read MoreThe Forgotten Generation
by Jadi Chapman, Texas Hunger Initiative If I were greeted everywhere the same way I am greeted when I walk through the doors of Harrison Senior Center life would be a joy. As I enter the senior center every week I am greeted with warmth, love, and a lot of hugs. I sit and talk…
Read MoreRefrigerator Boxes and the Law of Scale
by Felix Landry The earth has many laws. Some of these laws – like the law of gravity – are well known. Others are less obvious. I’ve noticed a law at work both in nature and in the structure of cities which I call “the law of scale.” There is an important relationship between the…
Read MoreNo more bottled water for me!
by Alan D. Northcutt, Waco Friends of Peace Like most Wacoans, I used to purchase bottled water periodically. But then I learned the truth about this product: In the U.S. tap water is safe and is subject to more stringent federal regulations and inspections than bottled water. About half of bottled water brands are simply…
Read MoreMeals for Kids and Teens Hitting Our Streets This Summer!
By Kelsey Scherer, Child Hunger Outreach Specialist Since we know that Waco children and families struggle with hunger throughout the school year, we also know that hunger – like any other complex issue inextricably linked to poverty – doesn’t take a summer vacation. That’s why programs like the Summer Food Service Program, which we know…
Read MoreThe best $5 I spent last year…
By Ashley Bean Thornton Art on Elm was on April 13 last year. The night before, at the preview party, the organizers had arranged for a photographer. He had a big picture frame suspended from some wires and an assortment of goofy hats and other accessories to entice people to pose within the frame for…
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