Posts by Ashley Thornton
Top 10: A letter from a First Generation Mexican Immigrant, Naturalized Citizen, US Patriot
Top 10 “Most Opened” Blog Posts of 2019: # 3 By Reyna Reyes I was always that kid. The one who was in everything, or at least tried to be. I guess it’s always been that way with me. I’ve always been very passionate and 100 percent all in. My parents brought me here to…
Read MoreTop 10: Runaway Rock Star
Top 10 “Most Opened” Blog Posts of 2019: # 9 Is your child looking for something to do this summer? Why not encourage him/her to write and illustrate a novel? That’s What Kamayah Miles did! Kamayah Miles is 9 years old and will be a 5th grader at Connally Elementary. She developed a love for…
Read MoreARTPrenticeship 2019 Broadens Horizons for WISD Interns
By Kennedy Sam In summer of 2018, through a partnership with Creative Waco, Waco ISD, Prosper Waco’s summer intern program, and generous local sponsors, ARTPrenticeship was brought to life. Ten rising seniors from Waco ISD gained real-world, concept-to-completion, mentored work experience and created the mural “1000 Hopes for Waco” in the process. This summer, we…
Read MoreGetting my yearly dose of Shakespeare… in Waco!
InSite is a “creative placemaking” initiative in Waco, Texas. Creative placemaking uses the arts and design as tools for transforming communities, strengthening local identity, and leading social change. Right now, they are focusing on theatre production, but they plan to offer arts education programming for kids and adults, and opportunities to get involved in public…
Read MoreTop 10: Thinking about how Waco would respond to an influx of immigrants
Top 10 “Most Opened” Blog Posts of 2019: # 1 By Grecia Chavira I am a DACA-mented teacher in Waco. By that I mean I’m a beneficiary of “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”, or DACA. This executive action was implemented by the Obama administration in June of 2012. DACA provides protection from deportation and work…
Read MoreAfter School Program in South Waco in need of sponsors for snacks and meals. Can you help?
By Khristian Howard If you’ve been around Waco for a while, you have probably noticed tons of service opportunities, programs, and projects – and many of these are kid-centered. Right now, the city is sprinkled with summer meal sites ranging from traditional sites like rec centers and schools to mobile meal busses. This summer, Waco…
Read MoreBetter Living for Texans: Tips & Tricks to Saving Money when Buying Healthy Groceries
(As I’m sure most of you probably know, one of our Prosper Waco community goals is “McLennan County residents will live healthier lifestyles and access the best available care.” With that in mind Act Locally Waco is teaming up with Better Living for Texans to bring you a monthly blog post full of tips for…
Read MoreMAYBORN TO HOST ‘PARTY LIKE IT’S 1969’ HONORING 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF MOON LANDING
Houston…we have a party!” In honor of the 50th anniversary of the 1969 moon landing, Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum will host a 1969-theme party from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on July 20. The event will include 1960s-themed hors d’oeuvres and mocktails. Guests are encouraged to dress in 1960’s-era costumes and will be treated to…
Read MoreA.J. Moore High School kicks off its 16th Biennial Reunion with a luncheon for alumni veterans.
Press release “Reunited and it feels so good!! This is the theme of this year’s 16th Biennial A. J. Moore High School Reunion (July 5, 6, & 7, 2019). A lot of planning has gone into making this year’s Reunion extra-special. We will celebrate the Golden Anniversaries of the Classes of 1968 and 1969 with…
Read MoreCaritas of Waco Receives Continuation Funding for “Veterans’ Case Management” Program
Press release Caritas of Waco has received a $200,000 grant to continue a case management program specifically for low-income veterans, offering guidance for veterans living at or near the poverty level through a process to help them overcome financial, emotional, educational, employment and other barriers to success. The program’s goal is to assist these veterans…
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