Posts by Ferrell Foster
Help feed children by participating
By Craig Nash “If I take my child to a summer meal site will we be taking food away from the kids who need the meals?” I get this question often around this time of year as parents look for ways to adapt their food budgets to account for children being out of school this…
Read MoreState hospitals, living centers create pen pal programs during COVID-19 pandemic
NEWS RELEASE from Texas Health and Human Services Commission AUSTIN – State-supported living centers and state hospitals across Texas are using pen pal programs to help their residents and patients stay connected with their communities during the pandemic. “As part of our dedication to provide the best care possible at state hospitals and state supported…
Read MoreSteps to take to slow the COVID-19 spread
CITY OF WACO NEWS RELEASE Over the past two weeks, McLennan County has seen a rapid increase in number of COVID-19 cases. As Texas continues to reopen, it is important to remember that COVID-19 has not been contained. The virus is still circulating in our community. As more people are going back to regular routines, the opportunity…
Read MoreRecursos y materiales sobre el COVID-19 / Resources and materials about COVID-19
Compiled by Karol Hardin, Associate Professor of Spanish, Baylor University Las estadísticas en Waco / Waco statistics La conferencia de prensa más reciente en Waco con traducción en español / Waco’s most recent press conference with Spanish translation Recomendaciones del estado de Texas / Texas State Recommendations Recomendaciones del estado de Texas para individuos /…
Read MoreDeep in the Heart Film Festival announces 2020 program
NEWS RELEASEThe Deep in the Heart Film Festival announces its 2020 film program, including a selection of films, music videos, and screenplays coming to the Waco Hippodrome, Aug. 6-9. “With all that is going on in this world, it’s important for us to listen to each other’s stories — what better way than through film? We…
Read MoreExtreme Pepper Experience June 25-July 31
NEWS RELEASE The Dr Pepper Museum & Free Enterprise Institute is launching a new exciting experience for Dr Pepper super fans. The Extreme Pepper Experience is an exclusive tour of the entire Museum. Guests will hear the stories behind the legendary soft drink and see handpicked items pulled from the museum’s extensive collection. Your Experience includes exclusive access to…
Read MoreMCC prepares for safe start to fall semester
NEWS RELEASE McLennan Community College is diligently preparing for the Fall 2020 semester as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. MCC is finalizing guidelines to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and all campus visitors. These guidelines will include smaller class sizes and proper cleaning techniques. Due to everchanging and new restrictions set by federal,…
Read MoreLibrary and Parks & Rec re-opening
By Brayley Payne After a long season of quarantine through the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Waco is finally re-opening its doors. This includes restaurants, coffee shops, and other Waco favorites — the Waco-McLennan County Library and various Parks and Recreation services in the Waco area. The library, at all four locations, is set to…
Read MoreFrom Zoom rehearsal to stage, Waco’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ to premiere
By Trent Sutton “All the world’s a stage.” Though we aren’t performing those particular words of Shakespeare in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, those words have truly been put to the test as we have prepared this performance. Wild Imaginings had planned to launch our Summer Shakespeare series this summer anticipating it being a big community…
Read MoreTransformation Waco selects new principal for G.W. Carver Middle School
NEWS RELEASE Transformation Waco has selected Isaac C. Carrier as the next principal of G.W. Carver Middle School. Dr. Carrier is a career educator with over 25 years of experience as a teacher, high school assistant principal, middle school principal, central office administrator, and educational consultant. “I am both honored and blessed to have the…
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