Fall 2011

A Voice in Your Corner

Bologna sandwiches and a gallon of orange juice split 12 ways. Not exactly Wheaties, but for the…

A little piece of Waco

Historic Jockey Club Barber Shop closes after 94 years in Central Texas A sign reads, “Welcome to…

The Few… The Proud… My Mom.

It all started with cookies but in time, it became clear cookies weren’t quite enough.…

African-American Tradition, 145 Years Young

The Rev. Stephen Cobb was black at a time when it wasn’t particularly easy to be…

Around We Go…

Life on the Circle... In the heart of Waco sits one of the city’s most frequented…

Making a Stand for the American Dream

There is a burned-out building near 25th Street and Bosque Boulevard. Graffiti and black scorch marks…

A Voice in Your Corner

A Voice in Your Corner Bologna sandwiches and a gallon of orange juice split 12 ways. Not exactly Wheaties, but for the Waco Boxing Club, it was enough.…

A nonprofit providing a financial foundation

Amid the insurance companies and doctors’ offices, the Waco Foundation, a $60 million enterprise, serves to help fund the community’s nonprofit organizations by giving grants and scholarships to organizations and students in the Waco community.…

Crazy

“If you don’t do it, then who will?” Those eight simple words have stuck with Linda Haskett. She remembers the conversation like it was yesterday. She was talking with a friend about her disappointment in the Baylor Children’s…

Life without limits

Story By Vanessa Mosharaf Photos By Sarah Griffith When Hilary Gill walks into room 120 at South Bosque Elementary, she is greeted with a huge smile and an enthusiastic “Giillll!” It’s just Ben. Again. One of…

Defeating Dyslexia

Defeating Dyslexia Cat." "C-A-T." The word is simple and familiar as it slips off the tongue. Elementary, one could say. We are so at ease with this word because we grew up learning the basics of reading and…

Spring 2012

Fresh from the farm

Fresh from the farm

Less than three miles from Interstate 35, local farmer Carl Spain feels connected to the…

Risking it all for the Arts

Risking it all for the Arts

Amanda Hixon isn’t interested in “normal.” She zigzagged between various careers before finally deciding to…

His Dream

Online Features

Acts Church Gives a Car to Meet a Need

Acts Church Gives a Car to Meet a Need

Samantha’s Car from Acts Church on Vimeo.   Check out the full length story about…

“A Voice in Your Corner” Interview with Tony Montoya

“A Voice in Your Corner” Interview with Tony Montoya

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From Firefighter to Fire-starter

Talitha Koum

Fall 2010