Pompeo Luigi Coppini: The Most Famous Texas Sculptor You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

In his lifetime, Pompeo Coppini was recognized as a talented artist, both popular and successful,” according to Dr. Rick McCaslin, director of publications at the Texas State Historical Association, and former professor of history at the University of North Texas. “But I’ve seen several newspaper headlines that referred to him as a Confederate sculptor,” he

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Who’s Minding The Store?

As the October 1, 2025, federal government shutdown stretched from days to weeks, one consequence was the disruption of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments to more than 42 million people in the United States. But while food insecurity was fast becoming a national issue, students at Baylor University could rely on the many initiatives

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Local Food Banks Work to Meet Holiday Needs

As the holidays roll around, families across Central Texas plan which delicious, home-cooked dishes to put on the Christmas dinner table. Just a month earlier, these same famlies likely feasted on steaming turkeys, potatoes, and casseroles for Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, lavish holiday meals are a far-fetched dream for some Texans — around 34,000 people, according to

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The Noticer

Greg Davis (‘92) thinks there’s a meaningful moment of time between when you wake up and when you’re actually awake. “[It’s] right before you open your eyes. . . You wake up and then you open your eyes. But it’s brief. It’s little. It’s a sliver,” he explained. This sliver of space between waking up

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Love Thy Neighbor: An Interview with Emily Mills and Dr. Jeremy Everett

In this episode of The Green Room, host Jonathon Platt sits with Emily Mills, founder of Lovely Village, and Dr. Jeremy Everett,  founder of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty, in a conversation about their intersection of faith, philanthropy, and the hunger crisis.  Everett emphasized the truth: there is enough food in the U.S.

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Holiday Resources in Waco, TX: Where to Receive Food and Assistance This Season

The holiday season is a time for celebration, generosity, and community, but it can also bring financial and emotional stress for many families in our community. Whether you’re looking for the food banks, volunteer opportunities, or gifts, Waco has a wide range of holiday resources available. Here’s your complete guide to holiday food resources in

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