Posts by Ferrell Foster
Home buyers are feeling the squeeze
By Jeremy Rhodes My family and I are trying to buy a house here in Waco. In case you haven’t heard, that’s hard to do right now. Luckily, we have some generous friends who are allowing us to crash at their place for a few weeks while we get things ironed out. We have made…
Read MoreWaco ISD names new principal for South Waco Elementary
By Josh Wucher South Waco Elementary School is welcoming Lauren Frasure as its newest principal. Frasure is currently an assistant principal at Cesar Chavez Middle School, where she has worked for nine years. “I’m looking forward to continuing the rich history established at South Waco,” Frasure said. “I am eager to help our staff be…
Read MoreFinancial choices: Convergent or divergent?
By Dexter Hall Definition of divergent 1a: moving or extending in different directions from a common point: diverging from each other divergent paths. Definition of convergent 1: tending to move toward one point or to approach each other: CONVERGING convergent lines I have been on a personal journey with family and friends, as well as friends of friends, to ensure they have received their…
Read MoreStars Over Texas Jamboree presenting country legends edition
By Terry Roller Following a successful first Golden Oldies Edition at the Waco Hippodrome in June, the Stars Over Texas Jamboree will present its first Legends of Country Edition at the historic downtown theatre, 724 Austin Ave. on Tuesday, July 8. Pre-show begins at 6:45 p.m., and showtime is 7 p.m. Special guests include Danny…
Read MoreWaco ISD feeding the future with Summer Food Service Program
By Maddie McNamee On June 14, the Waco ISD Summer Food Service Program returned to Waco with promises to provide meals for all children ages 1-18, regardless of their enrollment in school. The program, which has been in effect in Waco for a few years now, was a saving grace for many families last year…
Read MoreJuneteenth rooted in American and family history — ‘free at last’
By Dr. Peaches Henry I grew up in Palestine, about two hours due east of Waco, where Juneteenth was a huge holiday in the Black community and in my family as well. Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation became effective Jan. 1, 1863, declaring “that all enslaved persons in the Confederate States of America in rebellion and…
Read MoreConstruction & hospitality job training courses set for summer
By Tiffany Gallegos Whitley June has been a busy month recruiting for UpSkill Waco summer training. I’m excited to have Heaven Lee, our new UpSkill Waco coordinator, onboard the team to help with training coordination and recruitment. We are actively seeking participants for the next “Construction Core” training with Texas State Technical College July 12…
Read MoreWaco ISD celebrates Class of 2021 at commencement ceremonies
By Josh Wucher More than 750 Waco ISD seniors from Waco, University, and Brazos high schools crossed the stage during graduation ceremonies this weekend at the district’s athletic complex. Waco ISD joined parents, family, and friends in recognizing graduates as they capped off their high school experience as the Class of 2021. It was a…
Read MoreVirtual public meeting to discuss Bus Rapid Transit project
By Serena M. Stevenson Waco Transit System (WTS) is set to complete the preliminary engineering and environmental review process for the proposed 13-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. Completing this process advances the development of Waco’s first BRT project to provide safe, reliable, and efficient transit service. Over the last 10 months, WTS and its…
Read MoreLocal restaurant owners harvesting hope
By Maddie McNamee If you’ve ever been asked about the best brunch spot in Waco, odds are you’ve probably recommended a local treasure called Harvest on 25th. The restaurant, which was born out of a passion for wholesome food and a desire to host good community and culture didn’t exactly start off as a restaurant.…
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