Posts by Ashley Thornton
2018 Greatest Hits #4: Ascension Medical Mission at Home, brought to you by Providence
(During these last few weeks of December we will be reprising the Top 10 Most Opened Blog Posts for 2018 from the Act Locally Waco blog. I couldn’t possibly pick my favorites – so I used the simple (cop out?) approach of pulling up the 10 blog posts that got the most “opens” according to…
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Reading Club Mentor
By Josh Caballero Most of us have picked up a book to read to or with someone else at some point in our life. We have read to our children, younger siblings, nieces and nephews. We have grabbed the newspaper or our phone and read a section to our spouse, colleague or friend. We can…
Read MoreGood News about Texas Schools and Disability Services
By Melody Terrell Are you worried about children in your family with learning challenges? Have you been frustrated over the lack of services in the schools? It’s time to forget those past experiences. Today is the day to head back up to the schoolhouse for a word with the teacher, counselor, or principal. Our schools…
Read More“What you did for the least of these…”
By Major Anita Caldwell My husband and I left the USA to serve oversees with The Salvation Army in 2001. When we left, The Salvation Army was well loved and respected for the care and compassion shown to those experiencing homelessness. Upon our return, I have wondered if attitudes have changed. I am worried that…
Read More2018 Greatest Hits # 6: Human Trafficking – 5 Things You Need to Know
(During these last few weeks of December we will be reprising the Top 10 Most Opened Blog Posts for 2018 from the Act Locally Waco blog. I couldn’t possibly pick my favorites – so I used the simple (cop out?) approach of pulling up the 10 blog posts that got the most “opens” according to…
Read MoreWaco History: The Interurban Railway
By Terri Jo Ryan Waco was a city on the move at the turn of the twentieth century, and its run into modernity was aided by the advent of the interurban electric railway. Although Waco had other forms of mass transit since the days of the stagecoach, with first mule-hauled and then electrically-powered streetcars, it…
Read MoreOn your way to 2018, don’t forget to recycle 2017!
By Anna Dunbar Did you know Americans create 25% more trash during the holidays? All of the celebrations, with disposables, create more trash than usual. This year, take a second out of your busy schedule, and put your gift-packing into your blue recycling cart. 1. A Cardboard Reminder – It is important to remember that ALMOST ALL…
Read MoreWant a career helping people feel good about themselves? Consider Cosmetology or Esthetics at MCC!
By Madiha Kark The holiday season can get to the best of us – uncontrolled food indulgences, sugary deserts, late nights, and less-than-good skincare. We’ve all been down that road, making New Year’s resolutions to take care of our skin, be healthier, and read more books. Let’s try and take care of one of those…
Read MoreDelighted by Delight
By Ashley Bean Thornton There are many things I love about my husband: he knows how to grill a steak just the way I like it, he does most of the grocery shopping, he brought Mo-town and peppermint ice cream into my life, he’s good looking, etc. etc. But, if I had to pick the…
Read MoreThe Problem of Perception
By Christopher Qualls I work at Indian Spring Middle School in Waco ISD. Though I share that with pride, I am not oblivious to the feelings it conjures up in others. Our school has been in the news for a myriad of less-than-positive reasons over time. Recent history is no exception. There are several vicious…
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