Posts by Ferrell Foster
There are children in our midst who need our help
By Ferrell Foster Doing family is not easy. Families have struggles. Anyone who grew up in a family — all of us — know this truth. But sometimes those struggles become so difficult or dangerous that children need to be protected. That’s when the state steps in, and that’s when the whole community needs to…
Read MoreInnovative treatment for children with autism available in Waco
By Julie Ivey As a faculty member at Baylor, I have worked extensively helping children with autism, and I’m really excited about a current project that is innovative and free to children in the area. Our team is working one-on-one with children to improve balance, gait, behavior, and language. It’s a fun experience for the…
Read MoreWaco ISD joins new, innovative Holdsworth Center leadership collaborative
By Joshua Wucher Kincannon, Gutierrez, and Cornblum will participate in the program’s inaugural cohort, along with 13 districts from across the state, to strengthen principal pipeline. Waco ISD is partnering with The Holdsworth Center, an Austin-based nonprofit, to strengthen its bench of future principals through a new, 18-month program called the Holdsworth Leadership Collaborative. Waco…
Read MoreOur city wants your input on spending Rescue Plan funds
The City of Waco is receiving $34.7 million in federal COVID relief funds, and city leaders want community input on how to spend a portion of the funds. Waco received $17.4 million in June from the American Rescue Plan and will receive a second payment next year for a total of $34.7 million. “The City…
Read MoreTennyson student named a finalist in national STEM competition
Guerra-Sanchez is one of 30 finalists in the Broadcom MASTERS, a premier middle school competition for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. By Joshua Wucher Gabriela Guerra-Sanchez, a student in the ATLAS Academy at Tennyson Middle School, is among 30 finalists who will be competing for over $100,000 in awards and prizes in the Broadcom MASTERS middle school competition. Guerra-Sanchez was named a Top 30 finalist…
Read MoreHealth fair for seniors coming Friday, Sept. 17
By Susan Copeland I have been working as program director of AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP for 29 years, and it has been my pleasure to serve seniors in the Heart of Texas for over 35 years. The RSVP program is sponsored by McLennan Community College and the national service agency, AmeriCorps. Our 29th Senior Source Health…
Read MoreTriple Win campus development prioritizes community engagement
By Lilly Price Walking around the grounds at 1129 Webster Ave., you get the sense it is a space with deep history. The five-acre property, owned by Brazos River Capital, was once home to Khoury Inc., a family cabinet company that operated for nearly seven decades. Now, it’s the location of a new joint venture…
Read MoreEducation prof Lakia Scott named ‘Champion of Change’
By Baylor School of Education Baylor University has named Lakia Scott the school’s “Champion of Change” this year. Dr. Scott is an associate professor in Baylor’s School of Education. Baylor launched “Champions of Change” awards to recognize and acknowledge the accomplishments of faculty, staff, and alumni (one of each annually) who have demonstrated efforts to…
Read MoreLopez named new Waco ISD assistant superintendent for human resources
By Joshua Wucher Waco ISD Superintendent Susan Kincannon announced today that she has selected Daniel Lopez as the district’s next assistant superintendent for human resources. In this role, Dr. Lopez will lead the strategic planning and implementation of human resource programs, including professional and auxiliary staffing, wage and salary administration, performance appraisal, and employee relations and retention initiatives, such as the…
Read MoreBlood pressure screening begins Sept. 13
By Susan Menninger Krause YMCA of Central Texas, Meals on Wheels Waco, and the City of Waco are working together to help the community take control of their health through blood pressure self-monitoring. Nearly half of the adults in the U.S. have high blood pressure and only one in four have their blood pressure under…
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