Posts by Ferrell Foster
Bond refinancing to save Waco ISD taxpayers $15.8 million through 2038
By Waco ISD Communications Waco ISD has refinanced approximately $106,740,000 of its existing bonds, resulting in an overall savings of over $15.84 million to district taxpayers through the remaining life of the bonds until the year 2038. The district’s financial advisor, Robert Traylor of RBC Capital Markets, reports the bonds’ initial 4.28% interest rate has been reduced to approximately 1.655%.…
Read MoreKCEN’s Caldwell is involved in & exploring Waco
In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring interviews with local Black community leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. The students asked questions about what the leaders love about Waco, and we are excited to share their responses with you this…
Read MoreFire chief gets out & about in Waco
In honor of Black History Month, we are featuring interviews with local Black community leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. The students asked questions about what the leaders love about Waco, and we are excited to share their responses with you this…
Read More‘Tree of Life’ mural marks East Waco past & future
By Ferrell Foster Waco celebrated its Black heritage & future, the arts, and the return of banking to East Waco in a Monday evening gathering. The new Tree of Life mural extends along one wall of TFNB’s new East Waco bank. TFNB “Your Bank for Life” is at 715 Elm Ave. The mural reflects the…
Read MoreMayor’s opening remarks for Jan. 27 COVID-19 press conference
By Mayor Dillon Meek I want to thank our hospital personnel and our health district and city staff members working around the clock while being caring and compassionate and undoubtedly exhausted. Thank you! Our local hospital systems, our city staff, our county judge, and myself are in close, regular contact with one another as we…
Read MoreUpSkill Waco to offer first training course – Industrial Maintenance Technician
By Tiffany Gallegos Whitley Last year was challenging and heartbreaking for so many of us. One of the bright spots in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic was seeing the various ways our community worked together. I’m particularly thankful for the willingness of our higher education, nonprofit, chamber, and city government partners to come together…
Read MoreMural Monday: Julie Milstead
By Debbie Wright Julie Milstead is a local artist and educator. She has partnered with Creative Waco to bring works of art alive all across the city. Her day job is with kids at Midway Middle School, and she takes her role as an educator very seriously. She translated this love in her life into…
Read MoreApplications available for Texas Reskilling grant at MCC
By Candace Kelm College students affected by COVID-19 can now apply for Texas Reskilling grant funds through McLennan Community College to help get back on track to earning a certificate or degree. MCC was awarded $112,500 in funding by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to help 75 students who stopped attending classes due to…
Read MoreMayor’s opening remarks for today’s COVID-19 press conference
Mayor’s Opening Remarks Transcript with Headers Added COVID-19 Press Conference, Jan. 20 By Mayor Dillon Meek I appreciate everyone taking the time to join us. . . . I’ll talk briefly on hospitalizations. Thank you to our healthcare providers. You are extravagantly serving us and we are thankful. Hospitals and Doctors Our local hospital systems,…
Read MoreTaking a shot in the arm to stop COVID
By Ferrell Foster Neighbors figure large in human interaction. They give us friendship, help, and encouragement as we face the varied opportunities and challenges of life. And because we care about both ourselves and our neighbors, we get vaccinations. Tuesday afternoon, I rolled up my sleeve and took a literal shot in the arm. I…
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