“The community is just so tight, they have what they call the familia mindset,” she said. “Everyone is just very close knit. They have so many socials and they have so many events that just bring the whole community together.”
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According to their website, Esther’s Closet has helped over 800 women in their employment journeys, some of whom have gone on to start their own successful businesses.
As part of a national protest movement, McLennan County residents gathered on North Valley Mills Drive on Saturday to protest the new administration.
“We get asked to do a lot of things and partner with a lot of organizations,” Mullins said. “So I think anytime that we can make Baylor look good, which I think we do, I think that’s a good thing.”
On Monday almost 110 years since the lynching of Jesse Washington, Baylor University hosted an author talk and panel discussion about the stories and horrors, of Waco’s racist past. This panel was hosted in lieu of the Baylor Press’s recent publication, “God of the Whirlwind: Horror Memory and Story in Black Waco,” edited by Tyler B Davis.
Argyle sophomore Avery Mortman and her mother, Michelle Mortman, brought a fresh sense of style to downtown Waco when they opened their boutique Golden Green in November, offering a carefully curated selection of trendy and timeless pieces.
KWBU station President Joe Riley said that this decision was made as both the university and the radio station prepared budgets for the upcoming year. In previous years, Baylor provided around $209,000 to the station, as well as in-kind services such as office space and information technology services. The university will continue to provide these services to KWBU.
“We know that housing alone will not solve homelessness, but we believe that community will,” Hinojosa said. “That is what is baked into our model.”
To prevent tragedies similar to this one, Farm&City leads Vision Zero Texas, an initiative dedicated to protecting both drivers and pedestrians in Texas. This includes working with local and regional governments and the Texas Department of Transportation to adopt policies which reduce the number of people hurt and killed in traffic crashes across Texas, Crossley said.
While food banks and delivery services look to solve the symptoms of food insecurity, Meraz said that poor nutrition is often linked to a lack of internal motivation. This, in turn, is caused by the increasing social isolation felt by many adults. According to the CDC, one in three report feeling lonely, and one in four say they lack social and emotional support.
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“Any talk of the triumph of Christianity, or the spread of human culture, is idle twaddle so long as the Waco lynching is possible in the United States of America,” W.E.B. Du Bois, founder and chief editor, wrote in The Crisis, Vol. 12 (No. 3).
“We really wanted to create a Lunar New Year celebration here in Waco because we want to see more cultural festivals and be able to share more Asian heritage,” Chen said.
As pre-nursing students navigate their transition from Waco to Dallas, they face challenges with a different pace of learning, housing and finding ways to get involved in organizations all while staying connected with the Waco campus.
On Sunday, senior pastor Jimmy Dorrell welcomed almost two full rows of college students to the service. Despite the church’s majority population of homeless adults, Dorrell said the church would never have existed without the inclusion and dedication of students.
Dr. Eric Ames, associate director for advancement, exhibits and community engagement at Baylor’s Texas Collection, said in an email that this tour gives people a chance to view Waco history at a ground level through the streets of downtown as well as through the viewpoint of the Black experience.
On Feb. 4, Moody Library will host the third meeting of its Meet the Author series. This time, the event will feature Dr. Terry York, a retired Baylor music professor, who will discuss his book, “Kurt Kaiser: Icon and Conscience of Contemporary Christian Music,” which dives into the composer’s story. During the discussion, York will be interviewed by Robert Darden, a former journalism professor, about Kaiser’s lasting impact on church music.
“It just shows that there are people that care about their police department, but also care about their fellow neighbors and their community,” Shipley said. “They want to see a thriving area to live in. It’s great to know that there are people out there willing to help us meet that goal.”
I know it’s not everyone’s ideal plan to stay in Waco over the summer. But, there really shouldn’t be a stigma around saving money on rent, utilizing local internships and having time to explore Waco’s culture outside of a busy semester.
Driving an older car is like conversing with a respected mentor. They teach and provide you with experiences you wouldn’t have had if you woke up on your sweet sixteenth with a pair of keys to a new Mercedes-Benz.
“I think Waco is so special and the fact that there are so many different mission organizations you can be a part of,” Biles said.”It requires work and sacrifice, but the rewards are eternal. We can help and love people better in small steps. Be interruptible and have a margin of allowing yourself the time to like let other people to come into your life and learn from them.”
“There’s a magic about experiencing it first-hand that photos just can’t capture,” she said.
Willie Nelson may be an outlaw of country music, but he should not be an outlaw on Baylor’s campus. Willie Nelson should be unbanned in respect to his legacy and success.
On Nov. 12, Waco Mayor Jim Holmes met with Ross as well as Wichita and Affiliated Tribes President Amber Silverhorn Wolfe to talk about the possibility of a history center for the tribe in Waco since their roots are tied to the city — the tribe was forcibly removed in August 1859.
Baylor has already made investments in expanding parking options, including the addition of the River Front Garage, which is walking distance from the Pavilion. This garage is expected to provide parking capacity for up to 450 visitors.
“It’s really important to do stuff like this,” Hankins said. “This is a good platform for us to show Jesus to others, especially to the kids that might not have the opportunity to get toys on Christmas.”
Baylor’s 2025 United Way Campaign celebrates 100 years of United Way of Waco-McLennan County giving back to the McLennan County community. To celebrate and honor this accomplishment, the name for Baylor’s campaign this year is “100 for 100!” and the goal is to raise $100,000 among the Baylor community.
“It is so easy to get trapped inside the ‘Baylor Bubble,’” Roehm said. “I have so many stories of site owners who are beyond grateful for Baylor students coming and doing the things that they are no longer able to do, such as the elderly who can no longer do yard work anymore.”
“With the the images of Austin Avenue, it made Waco realize that Austin Avenue has so much great potential and because it was the main thoroughfare in the city of Waco at one time, it could be that again,” Hunt said.