By Morgan Pettis | Staff WriterOn Saturday, the Waco Central Library will continue its Author’s Alley series, which showcases new works by local authors. Author Steven Moss will speak about the book “We Could Not Fail: The First African Americans in the Space Program,” which he co-authored with Richard Paul. Moss is an associate professor of English at Texas State Technical College and specializes in NASA and racial equality during the 1960s. Author’s Alley is a new addition to the community events offered by the Waco-McLennan County Library. Barbara Frank, the library’s adult and teen services manager, said the library…
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By Morgan Pettis | Staff WriterIn April 2015, East Waco Library closed its doors for renovation. The East Waco Library, located at Elm Avenue will re-open Saturday at 10 a.m. “East Waco was in desperate need of tender loving care,” said Essy Day, director of library services. “We decided to renovate to make it more modern.” After over a year of renovating, the East Waco library is ready for the public to enjoy. The renovated library will not only be more spacious, but also will include more amenities than it formerly offered. It will now have a quiet, enclosed computer…
Old Chicago and Humane Society partner up for grand opening
by Morgan Pettis | ReporterThe start of each school year brings new students with little knowledge of Waco’s history. The Mayborn Museum Complex, however, is seeking to change that while bringing the Waco and Baylor communities closer together. On the first Sunday of every month, the museum lifts admission fees as a way to encourage families to enjoy a fun, educational day at the museum. “Free Sunday started as a way to reach out to the community and have them come check us out,” said Drew Triplett, coordinator of guest services. However, Mayborn isn’t just for families. Students are just…
Every Saturday morning, farmers and artisans from all around Waco come together and set up their tables in order to provide local Waco residents with the true farm-to-market experience. The Waco Downtown Farmers Market supplies the Waco area with an array of homegrown produce ranging from fresh peaches to organic black bean tamales to even locally brewed kombucha. Many of the vendors view the farmers market as a way to connect with the surrounding area. “We came to sell our goods, and now it has evolved into more of a community experience,” said Toby Tall of Homegrown Farms. The Waco…
Rain or shine, students showed their Baylor pride at the Traditions Rally on Thursday night. As the tailgate event started off, students were met with a good deal of rain, which resulted in the rally being canceled. Even with the spirit rally being postponed indefinitely, nothing could dampen the pride the students showed in Baylor. Before the cancellation, students gathered in Fountain Mall to enjoy Ultimate Frisbee, corn hole and many other activities. Fraternities lined the fence offering students barbecue, water and a social atmosphere. In order to boost morale and remind students of school traditions, replicas of the ’80s…