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Children Reading Below Grade Level More Likely to Struggle, Drop-out
[11/19/2009]
The 2nd annual Greater Waco Education Summit gets down to business today, focusing on on key areas of youth development and examining the role that various community groups can play in advancing the educational environment. One major area of focus for educators is reading development. And teachers in Waco, spurred by renewed emphasis from the summit and the Greater Waco Education Alliance, are focusing on helping students read at grade level by the time they're 8 years old. KWBU's Derek Smith has more.
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H.O.T. Storytelling Guild Keeps Oral Tradition Alive
[11/13/2009]
The art of story telling is not lost in Central Texas. The Heart of Texas Story Telling guild
meets every Saturday to keep the beloved tradition alive, and they have a special event this weekend.
KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport has more.
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Questions surround Ft. Hood shooting's suspected gunman
[11/11/2009]
The religious roots of the alleged gunman in Thursday's deadly shooting at Fort Hood are beginning to draw scrutiny, along with questions about how much officials knew. KWBU's Derek Smith spoke with soldiers and officials at Ft. Hood.
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Local musician to appear on From the Top
[11/10/2009]
When KWBU and Baylor University bring From the Top to Waco on Wednesday, one local teen will be showing off her talents on an instrument that many associate more with country than classical. KWBU's Derek Smith has more.
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Mourners gather for Ft. Hood Memorial Service
[11/10/2009]
After spending the last few days sorting through Thursday's tragedy at Ft. Hood, mourners gathered yesterday to honor and remember the fallen. KWBU's Derek Smith was there.
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Edwards addresses Ft. Hood shooting
[11/9/2009]
Congressman Chet Edwards released a statement Monday addressing the shooting at the military base that was part of his district for more than a decade. KWBU's Derek Smith has more.
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Waco VA Mental Health Experts Discuss Fort Hood Shooting, Demands of Job
[11/9/2009]
Some attention has been placed on the fact that the gunman in yesterday's Ft. Hood killings, major Nidal Malik Hasan, was an army psychiatrist. KWBU spoke to Dr. Susie Gulliver, director of the Center for Excellence at the VA hospital for dealing with mental health issues, as well as psychiatrist and Air Force Reservist Dr. David Tharp about the demands of the job.
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Central Texas cyclists "Ride for Relief"
[11/5/2009]
A team of cyclists will be making their way through Central Texas on farm roads as they cover over 200 miles in 2 1/2 days. The bikers are raising money for the World Hunger Relief farm. KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport was there at the beginning of their journey this morning.
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NPR correspondent Jim Zarroli speaks in Waco
[10/30/2009]
NPR financial reporter Jim Zarroli was in town this week, speaking to Baylor students, professors, and KWBU members about a number of topics. KWBU's Derek Smith has more.
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City's interactive map aids developers, businesses, and residents
[10/28/2009]
Some of Central Texas' natural beauty, rock escarpments and hilly landscape, is also a geological landscape that can cause problems for builders and homeowner's foundations. However, one local city now has an innovative online resource to aide developers and property owners.
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