Posts by Ashley Thornton
Attention Entrepreneurs! Baylor Community Entrepreneurship Program offers Eight Sessions of Business Fundamentals for $40
By Shaun Limbers Baylor University, nestled on the banks of the Brazos River in Waco, is a private Christian university and a nationally ranked research institution. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas, Baylor is the oldest continually operating university in Texas, and in fact, is older than the State of Texas itself. In…
Read MoreBetter Living for Texans: Greens – the mean fighting machines
By Lindsey Breunig Whatever life stage you are in, let’s join the new school year and celebrate the start by making some healthy green habits. Unless your school allegiances bleed green or are celebrating a green-themed holiday, incorporating regular dark leafy greens into your diet can be tricky. When I encourage someone to eat more…
Read MoreTop 10: MCC Alum Sweetening up the Neighborhood!
Top 10 “Most Opened” Blog Posts of 2019: # 2 By Phillip Ericksen Eddy Garcia is bringing some sweets back to the neighborhood. The 23-year-old McLennan Community College graduate is opening Helados La Azteca No. 2 – a Mexican dessert shop – at the intersection of Colcord Avenue and North 15th Street. The shop opened…
Read MoreWomen’s Equality Day: A day to remember what we have accomplished and what we must still achieve
By Katie Galgano “The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.” The Nineteenth Amendment is short yet strong. It encompasses over 60 years…
Read MoreIdentifying and Honoring Strong Female Community Leaders
Nominations for the 2019 ATHENA Leadership Award are open now! By Samantha Baker, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce In 2018, the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce introduced a new event called Leading Waco Women, a three-part summit series designed to celebrate women across Waco’s business community with a focus on the…
Read MoreUnited Way: Volunteer Portal
By Madison Fraser Since United Way Worldwide was founded in 1887, we have been known as fundraisers – but we are so much more than that. In small towns and big cities around the world, we engage millions of people who seek to change lives and communities through service, collaboration, and impact. The United Way…
Read MoreSummertime at the Cove
by Kelly Atkinson The Cove is a teen nurturing center designed to provide a safe space for students experiencing homelessness to access the resources they need to thrive. Waco ISD high school students typically arrive at The Cove after school to receive wraparound care which includes anything from tutoring help to hot meals. With the…
Read MoreGrassroots Community Development Roof Repair Program gets underway
Press Release Grassroots Community Development is proud to announce a phase V of its highly successful roof repair program to help low income families with repairing their roofs. In the rainy months we receive calls from families with terrible roof problems. This fifth phase of our program hopes to address some of that need. Grassroots…
Read MoreTHE SALVATION ARMY OFFERS SALVATION FROM THE HEAT
Press release – As the Texas summer heat settles in and the index raises to triple digits, The Salvation Army reminds people about their cooling station open in downtown Waco, open to anyone seeking some salvation from the heat. The cooling center is conveniently located at 300 Webster Avenue and remains open until 4:30pm, closing…
Read MoreBack to School for College on a Budget? Don’t forget Goodwill!
By Amy Hammerton August has somehow sneaked up on us again, which means back to school season is in full swing. For college students, going back to school means lots of additional expenses. Between tuition, text books, and housing costs, it’s no secret that college is expensive. With all these costs, it can be hard to…
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