Posts by Ferrell Foster
MCC awarded $112,500 Texas Reskilling Grant
By Candice Kelm McLennan Community College has been awarded $112,500 as part of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board’s Texas Reskilling Support Fund Grant program. The new program aims to help Texans affected by COVID-19, including displaced workers needing to gain new skills to re-enter the workforce and also to support students who left their…
Read MoreMental Health in Congregations: A continuing ed course from Amberley Collaborative
By Meg Wallace The first appearance of a mental illness can be terrifying, whether you are the one experiencing it or someone you care about is falling ill. Your mind is muddled, a crisis is gathering steam, and you know you need help — but where to begin? Who will help you find your way?…
Read MoreCity council election & application dates announced
By City of Waco Public Information Office The General Election for City of Waco council members for Districts II, IV, and V, will be held Saturday, May 1. The first day to file for a place on the ballot is Wednesday, Jan. 13. The last day to file is Friday, Feb. 12, by 5 p.m. Applications for…
Read MoreVegetable of the month: Lettuce
By Paula Solano Cheers to the New Year! A new year, a new beginning. As we return to our routines, a little planning will not only save time and money, it can help you set and maintain a new routine. Our environment and communities have a great influence on our beliefs and behaviors. As we…
Read MoreUnited Way helps us dig deep for our community
By Dan Ingham For almost a century United Way of Waco-McLennan County has worked to address the needs and provide services for individuals and families in our community. In 2017 we centralized that work to focus on the areas of health, education, financial stability, and safety net services. This focus of need can come in…
Read MoreAct Locally Waco brings people together
By Ferrell Foster This has been a shocking week in our national history. Act Locally Waco is focused on Waco, but most of us have been a bit stunned this week as Americans. In such divisive times, a communication tool like Act Locally Waco is more important than ever. Those of us involved in ALW…
Read MoreMCC continues with modified class formats for spring semester
By Candice Kelm McLennan Community College’s has remained diligent in monitoring the restrictions set by federal, state, and local governments as the COVID-19 pandemic continues across the globe. MCC faculty and staff returned to campus Monday following the winter break and are preparing for the beginning of the spring semester Jan. 11. Guidelines established before…
Read MoreMen can volunteer, too – The need for male CASA volunteers
By Lucas Land With the new year beginning, people around the world take on the practice of making resolutions and goals about what they want to accomplish in the upcoming year. Resolutions can range from trying to eat better, exercise more, or spend more time with friends and family. But one resolution that should be…
Read MoreVegetable of the month: Sweet potato
By Paula Solano As the year 2020 comes to an end, many of us begin to think about New Year’s resolutions. Resolutions are often associated with nutrition, physical activity, spending more or less time doing something. Changing habits or behaviors can be challenging, but not impossible. What are some of your New Year’s resolutions? Feel…
Read MoreTeacher training draws $2.2 million to Waco area
WACO — Waco will receive grants to strengthen the current teacher workforce and improve the pipeline of qualified teachers with the support of a $2.2 million grant over three years from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The first initiative, University-School Partnerships for the Renewal of Educator Preparation, supports universities in the transformation of their…
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