Posts by Ferrell Foster
Five data tools help us understand COVID-19’s impact on Waco
By Emily Hunt-Hinojosa In the wake of COVID-19, everyone wants to know what the data says. Numbers and stories can reveal the facts of a situation and help us to better understand it. Making use of data is a process — first, finding data, then understanding, then guided responses. The hunt for data and facts…
Read MoreTransformation Waco: Encuesta de reapertura de escuelas
Padres, Mientras planeamos reabrir nuestras escuelas el próximo mes, queremos saber de usted. Le pedimos que tome unos minutos para completar nuestra Encuesta de reapertura de escuelas. Sus comentarios son importantes para nosotros para que podamos satisfacer mejor las necesidades de usted y su familia en el año escolar 2020-21. Puedes hacer clic en el…
Read MoreTransformation Waco parent survey
Parents, As we plan for reopening our schools next month, we want to hear from you. We ask that you take a few minutes to complete our School Reopening Survey. Your feedback is important to us so we can best meet the needs of you and your family in the 2020-21 school year. Please click…
Read MoreWaco ISD selects new elementary principals for Provident Heights and Parkdale
NEWS RELEASE A pair of familiar Waco ISD campus leaders have been selected as the district’s newest elementary principals. Provident Heights Elementary Assistant Principal Courtney Whitaker will transition to her new role at that campus, while Cesar Chavez Middle School Assistant Principal Lena Ortiz will join Parkdale Elementary. Whitaker has been with Waco ISD for…
Read MoreCCP: How a pandemic created an opportunity for community recovery
By Liya Scott Remember the name “Texans Recovering Together” because you and I may need it. No matter where you live or who you work for, we are in this together. The Crisis Counseling Program of Texans Recovering Together provides free, anonymous, and confidential support services to individuals and families coping with the ongoing effects…
Read MoreWacoRoundTable.org open for organization profiles
A new data platform is rolling out for use across Greater Waco. It’s called WacoRoundTable.org. WacoRoundTable.org houses over 100 quantitative indicators about our community that will help nonprofits, businesses, governmental entities, and other organizations understand better the statistical reality of Greater Waco across a variety of interest areas and geographies. Nonprofits, businesses, governmental entities, and…
Read More‘McLennan Together’ will lead MCC into the fall
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, McLennan Community College is diligently planning for what will be a different kind of semester this fall. This new initiative, #McLennanTogether, focuses on opening MCC safely and efficiently this fall. MCC is using a phased approach in returning to campus based on federal, state, and local guidelines regarding public health.…
Read MoreJoin the Waco Safe Campaign — businesses & visitors
By Strategic Communications Workgroup As Waco begins to reopen attractions and businesses, and tourism starts to return to the area, it is important to the community that we keep both our citizens and our visitors safe. The incidence of COVID-19 has increased over the last few weeks, and we all want to do our part…
Read MoreFruit of the month: Blueberries
By Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez As we move into July, we are continuing to highlight a seasonal fruit or vegetable. While many of our traditional summer plans and activities look drastically different, we can count on the heat to still be here. With the rising temperatures, it is important to stay hydrated. Of course, increased water intake…
Read MoreLorena city manager’s message to the citizens of Lorena
(From Waco’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter) We are living in unique times, but if you had the opportunity to survey any of our ancestors, they would also say they lived in unique times that were full of challenges that they had to face head on to overcome. During these days of both COVID-19 and everything being…
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