Posts by Ferrell Foster
Creative Waco founder talks art projects, involvement in community
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Clay Thompson After living in several different countries, Creative Waco founder Fiona Bond ended up in Waco, a move that might…
Read MoreA moment in time points toward a need to care & act
By Ferrell Foster An encounter with a stranger haunts me. Last month, in the midst of the winter storm, we decided to flee our powerless house for my daughter’s house in another town. It was Tuesday afternoon. We had been without power almost all of the time since 8 a.m. Monday. The temperature had dropped…
Read MoreJill McCall helps homeless in Waco find compassion
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Arden Huston There are people in Waco who need a little more love, understanding, and compassion. It’s time we not only…
Read MoreDr. Macik connects with patients & Waco
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Samuel Lamkin Dr. Felicia Macik is the owner of Uncommon Healthcare and has practiced medicine for more than 20 years. She…
Read MoreExperts warn of impending mental health epidemic; there are things we can do
By Tiffiney Gray One year ago, on Sunday, March 8, 2020, I attended church service with my family, drove to MILO to have brunch, then went to Michael’s to pick up some crafting materials. With two little ones (then 5 months and 3 years old) along for the ride, it was no small decision to add…
Read MoreEssy Day: Libraries serve as ‘great equalizer’
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Logan Foust Surrounded by books, Essy Day gets to do what she loves every day. Day is director of library services…
Read MoreWaco Moms co-founder loves the city, loves the people
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Juliana Johnson “We are more than ‘mommy bloggers.’ We are small business owners, therapists, nurses, and the list goes on. Many…
Read MoreLittle brown girls can now dream their biggest dreams
Special from The Anchor News By Linda Davis As a child I was fascinated with dance. I enjoyed watching anything on TV that involved twirling and flipping, such as figure skating, gymnastics, tap dancing, and, of course, music videos. By far, “Fame,” a 1980s popular television show starring Debbie Allen as an inner-city dance instructor,…
Read MoreRemson follows path from student to banking & community involvement
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Emma Ethridge Thousands of students move from the homes they grew up in to attend Baylor University year after year. How…
Read MoreFruit of the month: Lemons
Editor: This is the second post to mark National Nutrition Month with the help of Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez, McLennan County Extension agent. By Paula Solano Hello, March! In just a few short months we have experienced what seems like ALL of the seasons. The image selected seemed fitting given the lemons we seem to have been…
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