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The Greek American Dream
Family bring traditional Greek cuisine to Waco Story and Photos by Cameron Bocanegra It is a sunny afternoon in Greece by the time 3-month-old and first generation Wacoan Kalliroi Kelly-Lentis wakes in her crib. She has her father’s blue eyes, with a tint of gold from her mother. The most American thing about her is…
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Being Their Rock
Children’s program director does more than just help students after school Story by Emily Edwards | Photos by Katie Christofferson Mission Waco has a significant impact on the local community, and especially on children. McKenzie Miller, the heart and organizer behind the children and youth programs, plays a big part in this. A part of…
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Double Shift
Keeping Baylor clean and safe Story and Photos by Megan Rule The sun rises slowly, filling the Texas sky with gorgeous shades of pink, blue and orange. The dew begins to melt off the grass as the warmth of the morning kisses the cold night air goodbye. Building doors are unlocked as the parking garages…
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Movie Magic
Gracie’s movie collection plays important role within Treasure City Flea Market Story by Cole Niles | Photos by Andi Risk It’s a cold Saturday morning in Waco, Texas. Gracie Shelton pulls her car into the lot of Treasure City Flea Market with a few boxes in her passenger seat, filled to the brim with movies. …
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Coffee Art
New wave coffee shop owner makes a print on local art scene Story and Photos by Bradi Zapata For Andreas Zaloumis, owner of Third Space Theory coffee cart, “THRST,” each day introduces new community, adventure and destinations. Thursday through Saturday, he puts on the hat of a coffee guru at the Austin Avenue location, but…
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Driving for Joy
Bus driver comes out of retirement to continue doing what he loves Story by Megan Rule | Photos by Bevin Mairura Freddie Buhl, a bus driver for the Waco Transit System, walks into the Waco Transit Center after a long day of driving around Baylor University’s campus, with a smile beaming so strong it lights…
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I Moved to Waco and Opened a Mosque
Local family finds home in faith Story by McKenzie Oviatt | Photos by Emma Bakke Practicing your faith in America looks vastly different to practicing your faith in other parts of the world. When Southern Baptists worship in the religious stronghold of Waco, there is an added social pressure to adhere to the religion. However,…
