Posts by Ashley Thornton
Communities of Waco: The Waco Knight Riders
By Louise Henderson When I mention that I am a part of a trail riding group, most people are not sure what trail riding is really about or what a trail riding group does. For most people the first responses is “Oh, you ride horses and wear boots and a huge Texas belt buckle covered…
Read MoreWhy art is in my life
By DeShauna Hollie Middle school scripts High school haiku’s Rite of passage puppet shows Words occasionally slipping out Fitting themselves together Largely without me knowing Forming into creative pieces, That even I was surprised by At least…In the beginning Process mattering so Much more than product That sacred place Between vulnerability and art Do you…
Read MoreSpurring Student Success: Free counseling services for MCC students
By Madison Albee Part of the mission of McLennan Community College is to engage, educate, and enrich the community. To achieve this, we provide services that ensure student success. Not only is academic success challenging, but students may also experience a variety of personal, social, emotional, and adjustment issues that require assistance. One very important…
Read MoreWaco Area Connect
By Jasmine Wise I love the Waco area and it’s hometown feel. I love that I can shop in national chains and local stores right next to each other. I love that I can be engaged in the community at any level I choose. I love that people know each other, like really know each…
Read MoreThe Silent Composition of Trust
by Liz Ligawa Can you remember a time when you were not believed? As you think back to that time, how do you remember it impacting you? Was doubt able to sneak in and influence the credibility of your own story? Perhaps, as a response, you became a little more selective with what you shared,…
Read MoreYour health during pregnancy: Tips for a good visit with the doctor
By Ashley Steenberger “Doctors need to be more compassionate. First pregnancy I felt like I was just a statistic. I’m just going to rush you and get you out in 15 minutes. I’m not going to get paid that much anyways. It’s not about that. It’s about making me feel more comfortable in my pregnancy.…
Read More“Mighty Med” after school program has a mighty impact on Middle School Students!
By Victoria Ette Jordan Haynes is a 14-year-old 8th grade student at Indian Spring Middle School in Waco ISD. He was born and raised in Waco, and loves the downtown area. He says that if he could, he would spend all of his time there adventuring and partaking of the many things that there are…
Read More2017 Greatest Hits #2: What does teen dating violence look like?
(During December we will be reprising some of “2017’s greatest hits” 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 our Google Analytics. It is an intriguing collection that…
Read MoreYoga: Mindful Wellness for Body and Mind
By Vera Minot When I arrived in Waco in 2013 I had no idea that my cross-country upheaval would catalyze an entire health and wellness journey for me. I began researching nutrition and preparing my meals at home, and to complement this I began working out in a gym (for a while), and I even…
Read MoreFinancial Freedom: Two Things….Windfalls and Local Resources
By Phil Oliver Thing One: How to treat a financial windfall in a healthy way Were that it was just about money—-this concept of financial freedom would be such a breeze! However, when the financial situations become dire, we are ready for help and assistance in creating quick financial solutions to solve a…
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