We hope everyone had fun spending time with family and friends while they enjoyed the live music, food trucks, and amazing firework show!
A huge thank you to our Waco Parks and Recreation team for all their hard work to make each Brazos Nights event happen!
Calendar
⟶ Wed Nov 27 thru Mon Dec 30
⟶ Wed Nov 27 thru Sun Dec 1
⟶ Thu Nov 28 thru Fri Nov 29
⟶ Thu Dec 5 thru Sun Dec 15
From the blog
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work – We all have a part to play in success for our kids!
(The Heart of Texas P-20 Council includes representatives from K-12 education, higher education and employers. They meet regularly to help…
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The Chaos of Poverty and Early Brain Development: Is it really a beautiful day in the neighborhood?
By Susan Cowley You wake up in the morning and immediately your heart starts pumping fast and hard, because you’re…
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The AVID Program: To College and Through College
By Kevin Compton It’s a lazy Sunday afternoon, and I am at home–soaking up air-conditioning. School has just ended. I…
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Making Change! Project Aspire teaches kids to Manage Money
By Allison Abel Compound interest. Adjustable-rate mortgages. Foreclosure. Are you cringing yet? You’re not alone – 71% of adults report…
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Prosper Waco and Community Engagement
By Matthew Polk On February 18, Prosper Waco held its Inaugural Event at the Waco Convention Center. The event was…
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What is Preconception Health?
By Katherine Landgrave What is preconception health? A couple of years ago, if I had looked at this word I…
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Our Fantastic Young People!
By Kenneth Moerbe “I have a ‘business card’ that has the usual info, my name, contact information, etc., while in…
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Many Hands make the Load Lighter: LuLu’s Story
By Liz Ligawa Her name was Lulu. She was from Vietnam, and seemed to be around 70 years old. I…
Read MoreIn the news
Adoptions back in full force at Waco Animal Shelter, intake still limited - Waco Trib
Waco family completes pandemic project of building an elaborate treehouse - KWTX CBS-10
Midway ISD board of trustees names finalist for superintendent position - KWTX CBS-10
Blackhawk Aerospace sells majority interest in Waco-based operation - Waco Trib
Apartment, retail project on Elm Avenue seeking $1.2 million from TIF - Waco Trib
Single-family home construction in Waco dips - Waco Trib
‘Superfan’ has eaten at Whataburger every day for 10 years. Here’s what she’s learned - Fox 44
Announcements
Jobs & Job Related
Send your job openings to [email protected]
- McLennan Community College has many open positions for hiring. For more information on jobs at MCC, see MCC’s Job Board.
- Methodist Children's Home has several openings. Head to their website to view all 11 job postings.
- Waco Family Medicine currently has 23 positions open. Click here to view their postings.
- Educators Credit Union has an opening for a part-time teller. For more information, go to Career Opportunities on their website.
- Family Abuse Center is searching for a part time Resident Advocate, a full time Prevention Advocate, a full time Food Service Manager, and a full time Children's Advocate.
- McLennan County Juvenile Correctional Facility - Texas Juvenile Justice Department – the Mart location – is currently hiring for Juvenile Correctional Officers, Nurses, and other County Positions. The website to apply is https://www.tjjd.texas.gov/careers/.
- Compassion Waco is hiring a full-time Case Manager. Attached is the job description, and interested candidates can visit the website: compassionwaco.com/employment-opportunities/ or contact Staci Love:[email protected] for more information.
- Central Presbyterian is currently looking for a Worship Tech. This position involves some remote work, like pulling together the slides for worship, and in-person Sunday morning meetings, 10:15-12:00 p.m., running audio/visual broadcasts through Zoom onto Facebook. Please email references and resume to [email protected].
- World Cup Cafe is hiring for various positions, ongoing and as needed (Cook, Wait Staff, Kitchen Helper, Dishwasher, Barista, Student Workers). Read more on the job descriptions here: https://missionwaco.org. Contact mission Waco and download the application here.
- Mission Waco is looking for a Children and Youth STEM Teacher for the after school program. Read more on the job description here: https://missionwaco.org. Contact mission Waco and download the application here.
- McLennan County Dispute Resolution Center is seeking a full-time Executive Assistant. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to the transition team at [email protected]. Visit https://www.drcwaco.com/pages/join-us for more information about joining the organization.
- Region 12 Education Service Center is seeking to fill three positions – full time Secretary III - part time Nurse and Counselor. Learn more and apply to join Region 12 here.
- Ascension Providence DePaul Center is hiring for multiple positions like Mammogrammer Technologist, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurses, and RN Residency Nurses. The license requirements may vary. Click on each position to see details.
Updated Job Postings
09/14/24
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