Posts by Ashley Thornton
In the wake of another tragedy…here’s my “do something!”
By Cynthia Cunningham It has happened again. Precious lives lost. National outcries of blame. Social media arguments. Never did I imagine that this would become our “normal” reality. Living in a world where our children and teachers were not safe in the classrooms. It is a natural reaction for us to have extreme emotions when…
Read MoreHomelessness comes from any number of causes
By Major Anita Caldwell Homelessness could involve my son, your sister, your father who just didn’t want you to know about their problem and didn’t want to be a burden to you. Homelessness is not caused by The Salvation Army or any other organization; but our goal is to end homelessness by all means possible. …
Read MoreVoting Made Easier
(March 6, 2018 is the Joint Primary Election. Polls are open from 7 AM to 7 PM. For a list of polling sites, click here: McLennan County Election Day Voting Centers. If you are a registered voter in McLennan County, you can vote at any center, regardless of where you live. – ABT) By Diamante…
Read MoreProject Link: Bridging the gap between high school graduation & college completion
By Christina Helmick When you think about what it means to make sure students are prepared to enter college successfully, what comes to mind? That they know how to fill out FAFSA and local scholarship opportunities like the MAC grant? That they have been on college tours throughout Texas and the nation? Or, that they…
Read MoreEmpieza En El Hogar
(To read this post in English, Click here. ) Por Jaime Carias Durante la última década, he tenido el honor y el privilegio de trabajar con padres por todo el país que vienen de todos los caminos de la vida. Trabajando con los padres en diferentes escuelas y centros comunitarios ha impactado mi perspectiva sobre…
Read MoreIt Begins At Home
(Para leer este artículo en español, haz clic aquí.) By Jaime Carias Over the past decade, I have had the honor and privilege of working with parents across the country from all walks of life. Working with parents at different schools and community centers has impacted my outlook on family engagement. Every experience in my…
Read MoreWhy I am a Member of the League of Women Voters
by Steve Orr When people ask me why I, a man, am a member of the League of Women Voters, I find it helps to recount my voting journey. I’ve been voting for almost half a century. I find that realization sobering. To think that this country allowed a mere 18-year old to attempt to…
Read MoreCharity, CHIP, Medicaid and the Community
By Glenn Robinson Each year, thousands of Texas patients must rely on charity care to receive the medical services they need. Hospital charity care means no payment is expected for the services the hospital provides, which means that patients who qualify for such care typically receive no hospital bill and are not subject to collection…
Read MoreCalle Dos Notes
(In this post Rudy Solano shares thoughts and memories about the neighborhood where he grew up, known to those who lived there as “La Calle Dos.” If you would like to learn more about La Calle Dos, you may enjoy this link from the Waco History Project: Calle Dos. – ALW) By Rudy Solano Some…
Read MoreTami’s Big Do over: What Do We Want Waco to Be?
(Tami Nutall Jefferson, a married mother and grandmother, is going back to school and she has invited us all along to enjoy the ride. For more posts in this series, click here: Tami’s Big Do Over. – ALW) By Tami Nutall Jefferson NOW, we’re getting to the meat of it all…the fun of it all…the…
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