Waco High News Today

When Cameron Park Zoo welcomes a colony of penguins this summer, their exhibit will have fresh murals inspired by the birds South African home, thanks to Creative Wacos ArtPrenticeship program.

A database run by the national nonprofit Feeding America estimates that 16,030 children in McLennan County are food insecure.

A database run by the national nonprofit Feeding America estimates that 16,030 children in McLennan County are food insecure.

"I have worked in financial aid for 40 years and this is the worst I have ever seen it," a TSTC official said of the financial aid "mess."

At a Waco High School band rehearsal this week, trumpet player Tevin Parker learned that composers can be particular about how one plays their music.

"I ask a lot of questions, some that tax experts may not think to ask, some that John Q. Public wants to ask," one candidate said.

One local woman organized a nonprofit to provide the opportunity to go to prom to 32 students in need.

Utah visitor: “I thought it wouldn’t matter to be in totality. I thought 95% would be totally fine, and like ‘Why did we drive so far?’ But it’s just amazing.”

Nancy Logan, who is a Waco local, is part of the vast network of alumni-turned-donors who give back to Baylor in the form of scholarships or funds for departments.

Waco ISD is working on a plan to close Brazos High and merge its programs, faculty and 77 students into expanded credit recovery options at Waco High and University High.