Posts by Ferrell Foster
The farm is opening up; World Hunger Relief has plans
By Chase Jensen World Hunger Relief, Inc., is thrilled to welcome Wacoans back out to the farm this summer! As with so many organizations, our plans last summer were either canceled or seriously reworked to fit into a virtual format. We had a blast with local youth during our online summer program but missed seeing…
Read MoreTSA PreCheck Applicable Center open at Waco airport May 24-28
By City of Waco Public Information Residents of Waco will be able to enroll in the Transportation Security Administration’s popular TSA PreCheck program at Waco Regional Airport May 24-28. The airport is a convenient location to sign up for the program that enables enrolled people to travel with more ease through the expedited security screening…
Read More5 local businesses sponsor adoption of all shelter dogs through weekend
By Paula Rivadeneira Five Waco businesses are sponsoring every dog adoption at the Waco Animal Shelter until 1 p.m. Sunday, which means adoptions will be free until that deadline. Greg May Honda, Greg May Hyundai, Pretty In Pink Flamingo Boutique, Z’s at the Curry, and Z’s Brew at the Curry are sponsoring the effort. The…
Read MoreMCC saves money by refunding bonds
By Lisa Elliott The McLennan Community College Board of Trustees decided during its February 2021 meeting to take advantage of the low interest rate environment in both the taxable and tax-exempt bond markets and to refund several of the MCC’s outstanding bonds. The refunding transactions will save MCC and taxpayers a total of $2.6 million…
Read MoreCaritas program helps veterans access their earned benefits
By Charles Ray Harris In support of the Caritas Veterans Case Management Program, I serve as the case manager. The program, funded by the Texas Veterans Commission Fund for Veterans Assistance, provides supportive services to low-income veterans and surviving spouses, living in McLennan, Bosque, Falls, Freestone, Limestone, and Hill counties. Being a veteran myself, I…
Read MoreIt’s important to not become fatigued about opportunity gaps
By Hermann Pereira Everyone is feeling the fatigue of all that we have been through this past year. In our fatigue, it is easy to overlook things, but I want to bring something to our attention as a community that is important for us not to get fatigued about. Every student graduating from high school…
Read MoreDrinking Water Week: Water there when you need it
Drinking Water Week offers consumers an opportunity to recognize the hardworking people performing various roles ensuring tap water is “There When You Need It.” Drinking Water Week is May 2-8. The City of Waco and partners throughout North America are observing Drinking Water Week by recognizing the vital role tap water plays in daily life, the…
Read MoreWe all win when women win
By Dexter Hall As we approach Mother’s Day, my mother Mrs. Mildred Y. Hall has weighed heavy on my heart. I lost my mother on Sept. 3, 2019, and not a day has gone by that something has not reminded me of her. My mother was a fiercely independent woman who raised five kids and…
Read MoreCaritas receives grant to provide nourishing food
Again in 2021, the Beaumont Foundation of America has granted Caritas of Waco $50,000 to purchase fresh produce and other nutritional food items for clients needing emergency food assistance. The grant has been given to Caritas every year since 2006 and has supported efforts of the organization to provide healthier food items to people in need. …
Read MoreCelebrate Community College Month with MCC
By Madison Schick The value of a college degree or workforce certificate has become nearly indisputable; its critical function within the national and local economy is further secured by the role of college degrees in society. College degrees enable graduates to achieve a status that may allude others, and this points to an innate worth…
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