Posts by Ferrell Foster
Demonstration health and safety precautions from Dr. Neumann
(From Waco’s COVID-19 Community Newsletter) As the Central Texas community participates in demonstrations and protests against the killing of George Floyd and continued racial injustice and inequity, community leaders encourage health and safety precautions for group gatherings. Dr. Iliana Neumann of Family Health Center shares a few health tips for community members participating in protests…
Read MoreHumane Society Adoption Weekend is here
NEWS RELEASE ADOPTION WEEKEND JUNE 5-7 The Humane Society of Central Texas will participate in the ASPCA National Adoption Weekend June 5-7 to encourage the public to safely complete adoptions from home amid the COVID-19 crisis. During this time, HSCTX will hold Zoom meetings each day at 11 a.m. for the public to participate in…
Read MoreEquity in action
By Rachel E. Pate “In a racially equitable society, the distribution of society’s benefits and burdens would not be skewed by race.” – The Aspen Institute Brief Rewind Around this time last year, the City of Waco, our mayor and city council held a retreat addressing racial inequity within our community. J.B. Smith, Waco Tribune-Herald reporter, covered…
Read MoreA message from Mayor Kyle Deaver regarding the death of George Floyd
By Mayor Kyle Deaver The brutal killing of George Floyd on Memorial Day at the hands of Minneapolis police was tragic, despicable, and completely unacceptable to our society. Unfortunately, it is part of a long history of the lack of equity in our nation. Waco has its own sad history of racism, including the lynching…
Read MoreWhy MCC should be an option for education this fall
By Phillip Ericksen The future looks uncertain for many amid the pandemic – especially the high school graduates of 2020. Questions remain about course formats, housing situations, and the campus life that makes all colleges educational and social hubs. Fortunately, community colleges are uniquely suited for these times. In a recent column for the website…
Read MoreLessons from a pineapple: Warmth & friendship (AND tasty!)
By Lindsey Breunig-Rodriguez In this time of increased stress and uncertainty I found it fitting to highlight a fruit that not only tastes great but also symbolizes the qualities of hospitality, which include being welcoming and friendly! You may see this fruit incorporated into home décor, in fact, I had a family member that decorated…
Read MorePositive COVID-19 case in long-term care facility
NEWS RELEASE from the City of Waco — May 29, 2020 The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District is working with LakeShore Village Healthcare Center to investigate a positive case of COVID-19 in their facility. The Public Health District received positive confirmation of the case Thursday, May 28, and began planning with LakeShore Village to test all…
Read MoreSafety tips from Dr. Neumann
A Message from Dr. Iliana Neumann with Family Health Center May 29, 2020 From Waco Strategic Communications Workgroup (led my Counsel Member Hector Sabido and Natalie Kelinske of Waco Foundation): Central Texas has done a great job as a community to slow the spread of COVID-19. However, the virus is still a threat, so we’ve…
Read MoreLocal hospital updates
From Waco Strategic Communications Workgroup (led my Counsel Member Hector Sabido and Natalie Kelinske of Waco Foundation): May 29, 2020 Our local healthcare institutions are working hard to keep patients and our community safe. We’ve outlined a summary of the preventive measures they are taking to protect all of us. BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE – HILLCREST One…
Read MoreCrisis counseling grant received locally
Immediate Release May 29, 2020 With the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing is certain: help and support for anybody affected directly or indirectly is here through “Texans Recovering Together.” It’s a program funded through a short-term relief grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services…
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