Posts by Ashley Thornton
Lemonade Day 2019 – List of Stands
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Read MoreChildren’s Book Week is 100 Years Young!
April 29 through May 5,2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week. The 100th Anniversary theme — Read Now ∙ Read Forever – looks to the past, present, and most important, the future of children’s books. Grab a kid, grab a book and read together this week! And every week! And every day! — ALW…
Read MoreHey Parents: Where can you find a wonder land in Waco? The Library!
April 29 through May 5,2019 marks the 100th anniversary of Children’s Book Week. The 100th Anniversary theme — Read Now ∙ Read Forever – looks to the past, present, and most important, the future of children’s books. Grab a kid, grab a book and read together this week! And every week! And every day! — ALW…
Read MoreBetter Living for Texans: Crank the Heat Up – Grilling Safety
By Lindsey Breunig Summer time is approaching, Waco is starting to heat up, and so is the grilling season! From local parks or in your own backyard, grilling out can be a tradition that brings together family and friends. Not only is grilling out a social experience but grilled meals are tasty, healthy, and economically…
Read MoreLeague of Women Voters: Use This Election as Your Megaphone
By Dr. Lucia Harcum May 4th is an election day in Mclennan County. It is easy to believe your vote does not matter or will not count. This is incorrect. In May’s 2017 election, less than 4% of registered voters cast a vote and only 1 out of 80 McLennan county residents voted. These statistics…
Read MoreDo you like to walk or bike? Share your input for the Waco Active Transportation plan!
Do you walk, ride, roll, bike or drive in McLennan County? The Waco region is growing! That raises questions about how we will get to places we want to go now and in the future. The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) is now receiving public comment on a draft Waco Metropolitan Area Active Transportation Plan…
Read MoreWorldwide Free Comic Book Day Comes to Waco with Comics for All!
Press release – Bankston’s in Waco is one of the thousands of comic book shops around the world celebrating the largest event in the comic book industry on Saturday, May 4th: Free Comic Book Day (FCBD)! Each year, thousands of participating stores give away over five million comic books to millions of fans to introduce…
Read MoreThe Business of Health: Other Roles besides Doctors and Nurses
By Glenn Robinson When you think of patient care, doctors and nurses are usually at the forefront of everyone’s mind. However, hospitals are increasingly utilizing supplemental programs in addition to the excellent care provided by their clinical staff to fulfill their mission of caring for “the whole patient.” This month, we take a look at…
Read MoreTop 10: I Make Kids Cry
Top 10 “Most Opened” Blog Posts of 2019: # 10 By Michael Jeter Sometimes part of my job is making kids cry. No, it’s not in my job description, but making kids cry comes with the territory of overseeing STARS Book Clubs, a mentoring and literacy initiative focused on empowering members of churches in Waco…
Read More“Be the Astronaut” exhibit opens at the Mayborn Museum May 25
Waco, TX—Prepare for lift off and discover what space travel is all about when the Be the Astronaut exhibit opens May 25 at Baylor University’s Mayborn Museum. Experience the wonders of space and plan a space mission, learn about the technology and math skills required to be an astronaut and fly spaceships, pilot landers and…
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