Posts by Ferrell Foster
Call for proposals issued regarding carbon reduction
The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization’s 2023 Carbon Reduction Program call for proposals is now open via MPO’s online application system. Proposals will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, May 1. CRP was established by the federal government’s 2021 bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The goal is to reduce transportation emissions nationwide, according to a MPO release. At…
Read MoreFoster care is changing; ‘We need help’
By Andrea Zimmerman It’s not news to anyone that foster care is in crisis. It seems we’ve become accustomed to this reality and even somewhat apathetic to it, probably because it is so overwhelming and simultaneously kept behind the doors of state offices. The State of Texas is changing this and has mandated that local…
Read MoreRegion 12 honors school, district counselors
Education Service Center Region 12 honored Counselors of the Year and others Feb. 12 during its 10th Annual School Counselor Appreciation Luncheon. This year, the Elementary Counselor of the Year is Amanda Wilson of Lorena Elementary in Lorena ISD, and the Secondary Counselor of the Year is Tara Podjenski of Rice High School in Rice …
Read MoreHill appointed to vacant MCC trustee position
The McLennan Community College Board of Trustees has appointed Jonathan Hill as their next board member, filling the District 1 position that was vacated when board member Doug McDurham moved out of the district. Hill is senior brand strategy specialist at Baylor University. He graduated from MCC in 2013 with an associate’s degree in general…
Read MoreFCA announces rosters for Victory Bowl
The Heart of Texas Fellowship of Christian Athletes announced Feb. 5 the rosters for the annual Super Centex Victory Bowl football, volleyball, baseball, softball, and basketball games and cheer squad competition. Participants in the at Highland Baptist Church press conference answered questions and took photos with the media. There were more than 500 game participants…
Read MoreFree Fit & Well Expo Saturday
Be Awesome Now and the Baylor Department of Wellness are partnering to sponsor the 2023 Fit & Well Expo 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, at the SUB Barfield Drawing Room on the Baylor campus. The event will feature the following: – Nutrition tips with Regina Mastin, Baylor Counseling; – Fitness tips with Kelvin Robinson, HighPower Fitness; –…
Read MoreWaco MPO accepting comments on roadway, public transportation safety
The Waco Metropolitan Planning Organization is accepting comments on annual performance targets proposed for the Waco Metropolitan Area regarding: 1) roadway safety, 2) public transportation safety, and 3) public transportation asset condition. Transportation Performance Management is federally required by Congress through the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, according to a release from Mukesh Kumarm WMPO…
Read More“The Addams Family” to be featured at Feb. 23 Hearts in the Arts Theatre Gala
Reservations are open for the 21st Annual Hearts in the Arts Gala sponsored by the McLennan Community College Foundation. This year’s gala on Feb. 23 features a McLennan Theatre performance of “The Addams Family-A New Musical” at the MCC Ball Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $100 each and include drinks and dining at 6 p.m. and the…
Read MoreMCC unveils new logo through rebranding project
McLennan Community College has unveiled a new logo as part of its ongoing project to unify its brand and create an identity that portrays the value of an MCC education and the focus on student success, a news release said. The College partnered with World Design Marketing, “a firm with extensive higher education experience,” the…
Read MoreTransformation Waco receives $2.5M Department of Education grant
Full-Service Community Schools Program grant will support expansion of school-wide wraparound services and creation of new programming to meet student needs. By Josh Wucher Transformation Waco announced Friday it is a recipient of a $2.5 million Department of Education Full-Service Community Schools Program grant for its Community Alliance: A Waco-Driven Solution to School Improvement project. The grant…
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