Posts by Ferrell Foster
Much to Celebrate: MCC & its University Center reflect on possibilities for students 20 years after start
By Madison Schick What happens when homespun aspirations become well-earned, successful realities for Central Texas community members? The result is largely simple with impactful consequences — sustainable, higher-paying employment, heightened self-esteem, and a general upsurge in prosperity for all presented the opportunity of higher education. At McLennan Community College; the University Center; and partner institutions…
Read MoreSummerFest, April 10, to highlight opportunities for students
By Hermann Pereira In this pandemic and most recently the snow-apocalypse of 2021 we have felt more disconnected. This has truly affected our youth, who are accustomed to being in school face to face everyday along with having the ability to participate in other extracurricular activities. Time away from school is having academic and social…
Read MoreTV anchor Liepman adjusts to challenges of COVID & keeps a tradition alive
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Callen Vaught Lindsay Liepman, a morning news anchor/reporter at 25 News KXXV, has been a journalist for 18 years and worked…
Read MoreVaccinations provide Wacoans with renewed confidence
By Ferrell Foster In a Zoom call of community leaders Wednesday morning, Suzii Paynter March noted, “There is a new sense of resiliency and the confidence that comes with vaccinations.” Educator, Dr. Hawel Rowe, responded in the chat box, “Suzii, It is the ability to EXHALE!!” So true. If you have not yet gotten your…
Read MoreSnipes tells stories of Waco health professional heroes
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Campbell Wilford Megan Snipes, marketing and public relations consultant at Baylor Scott & White Health, serves the Waco community through her…
Read MoreTeAnnah Shields offers styles to go
Special from The Anchor News By Linda Crawford Thirty-year-old businesswoman TeAnnah Shields says her business success derives from her consistency, professionalism, and quality of work. “I have been braiding about 19 years,” said Shields, owner of The BeauTee Room, 121 N. Hewitt Dr., Suite B, in Hewitt. That’s half of her life. Eleven years old?…
Read MoreOvershown sees Waco through the eyes of Baylor athletics
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Audrey Patterson The green and gold glow from the top of Pat Neff Hall. The twinkling lights shine from the Magnolia…
Read MoreKelsey Baas encourages Wacoans to get involved in all that Waco offers
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Marquis Cooley “I really love most the heart of Waco, … the supportive nature of small businesses that I’ve seen and…
Read MoreBanker Haferkamp loves the family environment of Waco
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Nikita Delfin Americans move on average once every five years, according to demographers, and “home” is now considered a temporary stopping…
Read MorePediatrician works to prevent child sexual abuse
Editor: In honor of Women’s History Month, we are featuring interviews with local women leaders. These pieces were written by Baylor University students from the Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and New Media. By Brittany Tankersley What began as a small puppet show at the Advocacy Center for Crime Victims & Children in 2008 quickly…
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