Posts by Ashley Thornton
Nurse Family Partnership: Developing Your Baby’s Brain
by Claire Hutson and Elizabeth Keomanikhoth We are all aware of the physical changes a baby undergoes in its first few years of life. It’s easy to observe: from sitting up to crawling to walking and talking, babies develop a great deal. But what about the mental changes that go on underneath all of that?…
Read MoreHow our community is rallying around those returning from incarceration
By Jamie Schmitt Everybody knows someone who has been affected by incarceration. The goal of the McLennan County Reintegration Program is to make sure that individuals who have current or previous justice involvement are allowed to become the person they were truly meant to be! The McLennan County Reintegration Program is a collaborative effort between…
Read MoreTrails & Trials: When Trails become Trials
(This post is a part of a regular series “Trails & Trials,” a monthly adventure series inspiring others to experience the physical, mental, and social benefits of cycling, running or swimming in Central Texas. For more posts in this series, click here: Trails and Trials. – ALW) By Natasha van der Merwe The big day had…
Read MoreA Pencil
By Ashley Bean Thornton Is there anything in this world more hopeful and full of promise than brand new school supplies? The smell of a new box of colors. A brand new sharp pencil full of letters and words and pictures and numbers waiting to be set free. A bright, clean spiral notebook ready…
Read MoreSustainable Waco: 10 Steps to Renew Your Commitment to Recycling
By Anna Dunbar Half is better than none. You may be new to Waco curbside recycling. Start with paper and plastic water, soda, and juice bottles! Once you establish a habit, start adding other recyclables such as shampoo and detergent bottles, flattened cardboard, magazines, and aluminum and tin cans. You can recycle glass in Waco.…
Read MoreDeshaun is his name…
By Meg Wallace Deshaun is his name. He was running in the grass alongside Highway 6 west of College Station. Alone. Looked to be about five years old. I said, “That can’t be right,” and I pulled onto the shoulder with traffic whizzing by at 75 miles an hour. Robin and I got out of…
Read MoreGet to know Waco Transit! Services At-A-Glance
by Jessica Maxwell Did you know Waco Transit System provides more than just city bus service to the citizens of Waco and surrounding areas? Scroll through the list below to see all the services offered by your local transportation system – give transit a try! Fixed Route (City Buses) Waco Transit System has nine fixed…
Read MoreIs Your Child College, Career, or Military Ready?
By Robin Wilson, Ph.D. I wasn’t sure what I was getting into when I decided to retire from being a campus principal to return to school to complete my doctorate. I have always loved to learn, and I knew I was ready to embark on a new journey…even though I was a little late in…
Read MoreTowny Waco: What Makes Baked Bliss Best for Everyone?
(Welcome to the Act Locally Waco/Towny blog series. Towny is an app that exists to connect consumers with local businesses. It’s fairly new to Waco and is loaded with answers to the question, “Why local?” Through this blog series, the folks at Towny will be sharing the stories behind some of our high-quality, local products…
Read MoreArts & Culture: Waco ISD Students Bring New Mural to Life
By Magen Davis By the end of this summer, downtown Waco will be home to a new mural. But unlike existing pieces in the area, this work of art will be crafted by an unlikely group of creatives: 10 Waco ISD high school students working alongside a team of professional artist mentors. Here’s what you…
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