News Archive - 2010
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| 12/17/2010 | News - Baylor Social Work School Makes The City Its Campus 10.12.17 (03:44) Social workers are immersed in the communities they serve, and now the Baylor School of Social Work is literally following suit, moving to downtown Waco. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 12/16/2010 | News - Lorena Ballboy Breaks The Mold 10.12.16 (03:55) Most high school football fields are sitting dormant now, including Leopard Field in Lorena. And that means that one of our unsung heroes, Lou Webb, has more free time on Thursdays and Fridays. But for a fifty-plus year-old ball boy, there's no place on those days he'd rather be. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 12/09/2010 | News - Baylor Journalism Professor Weighs In On Wikileaks 10.12.09 (04:40) Sara Stone, professor of journalism at Baylor, says while some good can come out of the information revealed by Wikileaks, it is a troubling story overall. She spoke with KWBU's Derek Smith. |
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| 12/02/2010 | News - Charity Austion Brings Law School Students, Professors Together 10.12.02 (03:34) By the time Christmas rolls around, many students are eager for a break from classes and the teachers with whom they've spent so much time in the classroom. But Baylor Law students are actually bidding to pay more money to spend more time with their professors. And it's for a good cause. KWBU News has more. |
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| 12/01/2010 | News - University Soccer Team Gives Back 10.12.01 (04:13) | |
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| 11/29/2010 | News - Central Texans Share Their Stories in Oral History Project 10.11.29 (03:26) StoryCorp's nearly month-long stay in Waco kicked off this weekend as Central Texans shared conversation and stories in the organization's signature mobile studio. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 11/29/2010 | News - Students Learn Life-skills Through BEST 11.11.29 (04:07) Science and math are not the most interesting subjects for some students, but building a robot? Now that's fun. An area robotics program engages students in science, technology, and math courses while preparing them for success in education beyond middle and high school. |
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| 11/26/2010 | News - Author Darden Knows Importance of Listening 10.11.26 (04:00) | |
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| 11/24/2010 | News - StoryCorps Sets Up Mobile Site in Waco, TX (02:56) StoryCorps pulled into Waco this week in preparation for Friday, when Central Texans will have the opportunity to share conversation and stories that have become a hallmark of the StoryCorps experience. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 11/22/2010 | News - DuPuy Reflects on 2010 Summit 10.11.22 (04:22) The third annual Greater Waco Community Education Summit concluded Friday, having brought educators, community leaders, and national speakers together. Executive Director Virginia DuPuy spoke to KWBU's Derek Smith about the 2010 edition. |
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| 11/18/2010 | News - Language Key To Community Educational Involvement 10.11.18 (03:13) What does a shared language mean for a community trying to upgrade it's educational picture? A shared language is vital, according to a speaker yesterday at the Greater Waco Community Education Summit. KWBU's Derek Smith was there. |
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| 11/17/2010 | News - Boeing Executive Urges Waco To Look Beyond School Walls 10.11.17 (03:43) The keynote speech of this year's Greater Waco Education Summit took place last night, with a theme of looking beyond the classroom walls to fix education. KWBU's Derek Smith was there. |
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| 11/16/2010 | News - Partnerships Again Key To Third Annual Greater Waco Education Summit 10.11.16 (03:02) The Greater Waco Education Summit kicks off tonight at the Convention Center, looking to build on it's goal of building partnerships between schools, children, and the broader community. KWBU's Derek Smith talked to Virginia DuPuy about the themes of the third annual summit. |
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| 11/15/2010 | News - "Success Makers" Aim To Do Just That at J.H. Hines 10.11.15 (05:00) The third Greater Waco Education Summit begins Wednesday evening, and all this week, Waco NPR is focusing on issues and programs that represent the community partnerships that are a goal of the Education Alliance. Today, KWBU's Derek Smith looks at a program at J.H. Hines Elementary designed to help students catch up in science, math, and reading. |
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| 11/14/2010 | News - Reading Program at J.H. Hines Partners Community With Students 10.11.14 (05:42) The third annual Greater Waco Education Summit kicks off this Wednesday night, bringing educators and the broader community together to improve the academic future for area students. Throughout the week, we'll be looking at programs that embody goals of the Summit and bring you audio from the sessions later in the week. Today, KWBU's Derek Smith looks at a program at JH Hines that is helping learn to read at their grade level or beyond. |
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| 11/10/2010 | News - Cruseturner Analyzes Local and National Impact of Change 10.11.11 (04:59) Throughout the election season, MCC history professor Ashley Cruseturner has provided his analysis on 103.3 fm. Today we conclude our post-election conversation with him, discussing the impact of a new congressman and divided government once again. |
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| 11/09/2010 | News - Cameron Park Celebrates Centinnial With Stickwork 10.11.09 (05:32) | |
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| 11/09/2010 | News - Cruseturner Examines Lessons of 2010 Midterms 10.11.10 (04:34) It's been one week since voters woke up to a changed political landscape following the 2010 midterm elections. MCC history professor has provided his analysis to KWBU throughout the election season, and he shared his thoughts with Derek Smith about how the national trends shaped our local races. |
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| 11/02/2010 | News - Edwards, Flores Prepare For Election Night 10.11.02 (03:19) The hotly-contested race for the 17th Congressional seat between Chet Edwards and Bill Flores is drawing to an end when the polls close tonight. Both candidates spoke with KWBU's Derek Smith. |
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| 10/14/2010 | News - JH Hines Principal Examines Priorities 10.10.14 (03:32) Waco NPR is focusing on JH Hines Elementary school in the Waco ISD system this year, and today we continue our conversation with Principal Archie Hatten, who told KWBU?s Derek Smith that the new building is just one area that?s contributing to a better learning environment for their students. |
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| 10/13/2010 | News - Busing Result of Good Problem For J.H. Hines Elementary 10.10.13 (03:34) Throughout the year, KWBU-FM is checking in with J.H. Hines Elementary School, looking at the issues faced by a Waco ISD school throughout the year. KWBU's Derek Smith visited with their principal about their most immediate issue: busing. |
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| 10/13/2010 | News -Mart Student Overcomes Rare Condition to Play Football 10.10.13 (04:52) A rare heart condition wasn't enough to keep an area player off the football field. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 10/06/2010 | News - MCC Political Analyst Examines Home Stretch of District 17 Congressional Race 10.06.10 (15:02) | |
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| 10/06/2010 | News - MCC Political Analyst Examines Home Stretch of District 17 Congressional Race 10.06.10 (03:33) The 2010 midterm election is in the stretch run, and the Texas-17 Congressional Race is shaping into the showdown that many pundits predicted. Today we take the first of a two-part look at the tenor of the race with MCC history professor Ashley Cruseturner. |
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| 10/05/2010 | News - Waco High Standout Holds Strong Despite Loss of Grandmother 10.10.05 (05:27) A Waco High football standout hopes to follow in the footsteps of his NFL-playing brother. But staying on track meant sticking together after the loss of their grandmother, the woman who raised them. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/29/2010 | News - Waco Symphony Internship Program Allow Students To Be Professionals, Part 2 10.09.29 (03:58) The Waco Symphony Orchestra, which kicked of its 2010 season this week, features an arrangement of students and professionals that is unlike any other in the world of symphony. In addition to allowing students to grow musically, it also helps prepare them to be a professional. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/28/2010 | News - Waco Symphony Internship Program Allows Students To Be Professionals 10.09.29 (04:17) When the Waco symphony opened its season last night, 20 of the coveted slots were filled by students who are getting an education more than just music. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/24/2010 | News - Greek Fest Brings More Than Food To Table 10.09.24 (03:29) Although you might get varying accounts, it's thought that for nearly two decades the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church of Waco has hosted a Greek Festival for the community. More than great food and entertainment, it's a tradition that speaks to giving nature found in Greek Orthodox culture. |
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| 09/24/2010 | News - New Cell Phone Technology Emerges In Personal Safety 10.09.24 (02:50) Women, it's likely at some time or another you've felt a tinge of fear walking to you car alone at night or coming home to an empty house. If a person confronted you with violence, would you have a plan? Would you have time to call 911? |
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| 09/21/2010 | News - Pain Worth The Price For Football Playing Father And Son 10.09.21 (06:11) Broken bones and torn ligaments didn't deter former Baylor standout Ronnie Lee from a long NFL career. That example ensures that a torn ACL and pain won't deter his son from pursuing that same goal. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/21/2010 | News - Trout Fishing In America Performs at Arts Fest (37:53) | |
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| 09/20/2010 | News - Women's Skate Team Gets Down and Derby 10.09.20 (04:11) Within the past few years roller Derby's popularity has seen a resurgence, and Central Texas now has its very own competitive roller derby team. KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport has more. |
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| 09/17/2010 | News - Higher Ed's Role In Democracy Theme Of Starr's Inauguration 10.09.17 (04:57) Judge Ken Starr was officially inaugurated as president of Baylor University on Friday, where he addressed the role of education in a democracy and the cost of higher education. KWBU's Derek Smith was there. |
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| 09/17/2010 | News - Trout Fishing in America Performs at Arts Fest (Raw) 10.09.17 (27:37) KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport interviews Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet that make up the band Trout Fishing in America. |
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| 09/15/2010 | News - Scholarship Initiative Aims To Make Baylor More Affordable 10.09.15 (01:46) A new scholarship initiative announced today/yesterday at Baylor seeks to help students fight the rising costs of education. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/13/2010 | News - Spectre of Redistricting Looms In Midterm Election 10.09.14 (04:08) Do you know what important issue will be shaped by this year's midterm elections? An issue that will affect everything from the state budget to power in Washington? KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/13/2010 | News - Spectre Of Redistricting Looms In Midterm Election Full Interview 10.09.13 (32:03) The 2010 elections will determine who shapes the redistricting efforts for national and local leglislative seats, affecting everything from the state budget to power in Washington. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/09/2010 | News - Reicher Relishes Opportunity To Play Local Public School 10.09.09 (03:50) Coaches often preach not getting too up or too down for any one opponent. But when a private school takes on a public school in football, does it take on added significance? KWBU's Derek Smith visited Reicher High School to find out. |
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| 09/07/2010 | News - Foreclosures On The Rise Locally 10.09.07 (04:13) A large number of properties up for auction is emblematic of the rising tide of foreclosures in McLennan County. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 09/02/2010 | News - Baylor Football Opens Following Summer Scare 10.09.02 (04:00) A year removed from a disastrous injury and a few months removed from the near-dissolution of their conference, Baylor football kicks off a new season tomorrow. And Baylor administrators know that people are waiting to see how the Bears will respond. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/31/2010 | News - Baylor Professor Explores The Role Of Colleges In Students' Moral Development 10.08.31 (03:59) What is the responsibility of universities across the country to help their students become ?fully human??people of moral character? A Baylor professor has examined this issue in a new book. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/31/2010 | News - Baylor Professor Explores The Role Of Colleges In Students' Moral Development Full Interview 10.08.31 (21:25) What is the responsibility of universities across the country to help their students be "fully human"--people of moral character? There's a great deal of disagreement. Baylor professor Perry Glanzer's new book "Christianity and Moral Identity in Higher Education" examines the issue. |
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| 08/27/2010 | News - Imagine Waco Presents Revised Plans 10.08.27 (01:39) It may take several years and citizens? hard work. But a new vision for Waco is well on its way to fruition. KWBU?s Jacqueline Deavenport has more. |
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| 08/26/2010 | News - China Spring's Pullen Overcame Rare Disability To Reach Football Field 10.08.26 (05:26) When Brian Pullen takes to the field for China Spring tonight, fans will see a 290 pound sophomore on the defensive line. But his family sees a lot more. They see a miracle. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/24/2010 | News - JH Hines Principal Looks Ahead To New Year 10.08.24 (03:53) JH Hines Elementary in East Waco is a case study in the type of school and types of students that area leaders are targeting to strengthen in the coming year. KWBU's Derek Smith spoke with Principal Archie Hatten. |
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| 08/23/2010 | News - JH Hines, Designed To Build Connections, Opens To Students 10.08.23 (04:55) Columns, puzzle pieces, and pods. The new school year brings about a new era at the brand new JH Hines Elementary School in East Waco. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/19/2010 | News - New Lights Harness Human Intuition To Promote Safety 10.08.19 (03:49) You may have noticed flashing yellow arrows driving around town on Bosque or MLK. It's a minor change, but it could be a trend--using our own inherent tendencies and reactions to get us to be more cautious on the roadways. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/16/2010 | News - Free Dental Care Makes Waco Residents Smile 10.08.16 (03:09) | |
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| 08/10/2010 | News - Volunteers Wanted For Succesful Area Reading Program 10.08.10 (03:54) Area educators are hoping that you'll consider donating your time to a reading program that shows remarkable results in preparing elementary students for middle school and beyond. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/09/2010 | News - Games of Texas To Return To Waco Next Year 10.08.09 (02:42) Thousands of amateur athletes and their families spent the weekend in Waco, participating in the Olympic-style Games of Texas at various locations around town. The Games may be done today, but they'll be back next year. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/06/2010 | News - Games of Texas Bring Lone Star Olympics To Waco 10.08.06 (03:41) They bring thousands of athletes and millions of dollars to Waco. They include sports like swimming, track, softball?even boxing and table tennis. They?re the Olympics of the Lone Star State. But have you heard of the Games of Texas? KWBU?s Derek Smith has more. |
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| 08/05/2010 | News - Osler Heralds Change in Crack Powder Sentencing Laws 10.08.05 (03:49) When President Obama signed into law the fair sentencing act, it changed federal guidelines for sentencing those with crack cocaine with penalties 100 times greater than that of powder. It represented a victory for law professor Mark Osler and people who fought along with him for the change.. KWBU?s Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/29/2010 | News - Creating A "Field of Dreams" Is Year-Long Process For Waco Little League 10.07.29 (03:58) Starting July 30, Waco will host hundreds of little leaguers and their families, all thrilled to be one step away from the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. When they step between the lines, they won't know that a year's worth of work has gone in to making sure that a pristine field and green grass are part of the experience. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/22/2010 | News - Edwards, Flores Ready To Make Pitch To Represent Central Texans 10.07.22 (03:40) KWBU concludes a week-long look at the District 17 race with predictions about the tenor and strategy leading up to election day. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/21/2010 | News - Political Climate Threatens Democrats Locally and Nationally 10.07.21 (03:55) Waco NPR continues its week-long look at the district 17 congressional race with a look at the political climate in 2010 and votes affecting this race. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/19/2010 | News - 2004 Re-districting Could Impact 2010 Showdown 10.07.20 (04:44) Waco NPR 103.3 fm continues to examine the factors shaping the 17th congressional district and the upcoming race between 20 year incumbent Chet Edwards and his GOP challenger, Bill Flores. The current incarnation of the district is only 6 years old, having been mapped in 2004 for the purpose of electing a Republican. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/18/2010 | News - 'Outlier' Congressional District Shapes Race Between Edwards and Flores (04:53) Today we begin a look at the factors shaping the District 17 Congressional race, where incumbent Chet Edwards is being challenged by Bryan Republican Bill Flores. It's a race and district that many are calling one of the most intriguing in the nation. Today we look at the district's history. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/17/2010 | News - MCC Political Expert Analyzes District 17 Congressional Race (33:20) Texas' 17th Congressional District is considered by many to be one of the most fascinating in the country. McLennan Community College history professor Ashley Cruseturner looks back at the history that shapes the 2010 race. |
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| 07/16/2010 | News - Autistic Children Hit Developmental Milestones in Camp Art Class 10.07.16 (04:29) Each summer in Waco, the Association of Retarded Citizens puts on a camp for children with special needs. It's an opportunity for the kids to have fun, socialize, and work on projects that meet their developmental needs. In one classroom, autistic children are learning art, a skill that gives them more than drawings to take home. KWBU has that story. |
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| 07/14/2010 | News - Unclaimed SNAP Money Could Curb Hunger, Stimulate Economy 10.07.14 (04:11) Having more people on the program formerly known as food stamps as a means to spur economic development may sound paradoxical to some, but local leaders say it is indeed the case. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/06/2010 | News - Local Filmmaker Works To Get Movie In Front Of Audiences 10.07.06 (04:11) Baylor professor Chris Hansen's movie "Endings" will be screened at film festivals this summer and beyond. It's part of a process that every independent filmmaker handles. You've got a movie, but how do you get it out there? KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/05/2010 | News - "Endings" Embodies Challenges, Excitement in Creating Independent Films 10.07.05 (03:59) Baylor professor Chris Hansen's movie "Endings" is playing to audiences at various film festivals this summer. It's part of a continuing process that an independent filmmaker and full-time worker has to navigate to get his movie made and get people to see it on a limited budget. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/05/2010 | News - Endings Embodies Challenges, Excitement in Creating Independent Films Full Interview 10.07.05 (33:28) Baylor professor Chris Hansen's movie "Endings" is playing to audiences at various film festivals this summer. It's part of a continuing process that an independent filmmaker and full-time worker has to navigate to get his movie made and get people to see it on a limited budget. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 07/01/2010 | News - Cameron Park Celebrates History, Tradition Throughout Centennial Summer, Part 2 10.07.01 (03:58) 2010 is the Centennial summer at Cameron Park, with events continuing into the fall. Today we take the second part of our look at the history behind main areas of the park as KWBU's Derek Smith visits the Mouth of the Bosque and Lover's Leap. |
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| 06/30/2010 | News - Cameron Park Celebrates History, Tradition Throughout Centennial Summer 10.06.30 (04:58) It's the 100th anniversary of Cameron Park, and the beginning days of summer are a great time to explore some of the park's landmarks. Over the next two days, we'll hear the background of some of the most frequented areas of the park. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/29/2010 | News - Baylor Law Professor Examines Kagan Hearings 10.06.29 (03:58) The hearings for Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan opened this week in Washington. Baylor law professor Mark Osler examines the hearings, and says he?d like to hear more from the nominee. KWBU?s Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/29/2010 | News - Baylor Law Professor Examines Kagan Hearings, Full Interview 10.06.29 (15:59) Baylor law professor Mark Osler weighs in on the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/29/2010 | News - Former First Lady Signs Memoir In Waco 10.06.29 (02:48) Former First Lady Laura Bush was in Waco yesterday signing copies of her new memoir. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/28/2010 | News - Opt-in Overdraft Protection Rule To Take Effect 10.06.28 (02:32) If you haven't received one already, it's likely you will see a letter from your bank regarding new rules passed by the Federal Reserve Board last November that will take effect in the coming months. KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport has more. |
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| 06/23/2010 | News - Baylor Athletes Aid Jigger Victims On African Mission 10.06.23 (03:55) A group of Baylor athletes who traveled to Kenya on a mission trip were given a first-hand look at the needs of those in poverty when they washed the feet of people infected with jiggers. They told KWBU's Derek Smith that what they saw made a lasting impression. |
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| 06/22/2010 | News - YMCA Offers Adaptive Aquatics 10.06.22 (04:50) Alec Sanchez, is a young man with a passion for swimming. It helped him overcome obstacles in his own life and now he uses his knowledge as a swim instructor to help those with special needs. KWBU?s Jacqueline Deavenport has the story. |
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| 06/15/2010 | News - Baylor, Rivals Remain Intact in Big 12 10.06.16 (03:59) This week's announcement that the Big 12 will hold together brought a palpable sense of relief to the area following a week of rumor and speculation. In addition to the economic benefit to Baylor and the Greater Waco area, the decision also preserves decades of tradition and rivalries. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/14/2010 | News - NPR's Carl Kasell Shares With KWBU Members 10.06.14 (03:56) Longtime NPR anchor and Wait Wait Don't Tell Me judge Carl Kasell visited with KWBU members yesterday as part of the station's 10th anniversary celebration. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/10/2010 | News - DuPuy Reflects On Time As Mayor 10.06.10 Part III (02:47) We?ve heard from Virginia DuPuy over the past days in KWBU?s exclusive interview with the former Waco mayor. Today we conclude the series as DuPuy, now moving to become the volunteer executive director of the Greater Waco Education Alliance, examines her legacy. |
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| 06/09/2010 | News - DuPuy Reflects on Time As Mayor 10.06.09 Part II (03:57) Virginia DuPuy's term as Waco mayor was marked by what many in the city referred to as "momentum"-both in city development and in education. KWBU continues our conversation with DuPuy today and two city leaders who worked closely with her. Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/08/2010 | News - Dupuy Reflects On Time As Mayor 10.06.08 (05:09) Virginia DuPuy?s four year term as mayor was eventful, with the Greater Waco Education Alliance and community development at the forefront of her tenure. She visited with Derek Smith about her time in office. |
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| 06/08/2010 | News - Starr addresses Baylor's Future in Big 12 10.06.08 (02:52) The future of the Big 12 athletic conference is in limbo as the decisions made by several schools in the coming days will have a major impact on Baylor University. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 06/04/2010 | News - Midway Sends Out Longtime Coach With A Title 10.06.04 (03:50) | |
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| 06/02/2010 | News - Starr Assumes Helm of Baylor University 10.06.02 (03:22) Ken Starr officially took over as the 14th president of Baylor University yesterday, and said the cost of education will be a key focus as he begins his term. Waco NPR's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 05/25/2010 | News - Communication Plays A Key Role in Childhood Development in Waco 10.05.26 (03:53) | |
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| 05/20/2010 | News - Grocery Shoppers Plan for Unplanned 10.05.20 (03:56) Grocery shopping is for some a chore, for others a bit of fun, but for everyone, a necessity that requires some degree of planning and budgeting. And different people have different ideas about what constitutes a successful trip through the aisles. |
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| 05/17/2010 | News - Gift Boosts Students in Medical Humanities 10.05.14 (02:12) A one-of-a-kind program combining literature, philosophy, and economics into the study of medicine at Baylor will offer more student scholarships after receiving the remainder of a half-million dollar gift yesterday. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 05/12/2010 | News - Area Organizations Shape Quality of Life Study 10.05.11 (03:49) KWBU-FM continues its look at issues related to the McLennan County Childhood Quality of Life Study with by focusing on how individual organizations in the community are working with the Coalition to improve the likelihood that students will perform academically. |
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| 05/12/2010 | News - TECEC Study Helps More Than Just Children 10.05.12 (03:53) The numbers of non-traditional families in Waco is high. It can be a grandparent, like Vicky Calhoun, a teen-mom, or single-parent family. And they all have special demands, needs, and time constraints that can make it difficult to really understand the complex needs of their children. |
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| 05/10/2010 | News - Baylor Law Professor Weighs In on Supreme Court Nominee Elena Kagan 10.05.10 (04:48) President Obama's nomination of Solicitor General Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court contains a number of interesting considerations says Baylor Law Professor Mark Osler, including how it shapes the religious makeup of the court. He spoke with KWBU's Derek Smith. |
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| 05/05/2010 | News - Pre-Natal Care Important Community Issue From Quality of Life Study 10.05.05 (04:53) KWBU-FM continues its look at issues studied in the McLennan County Childhood Quality of Life Index today with a focus on efforts at the Family Health Center to convince young parents to take an active role in their child's health in underserved neighborhoods. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 05/03/2010 | News - Quality of Life Study Has Broad Focus, With Three Important Areas 05.03.10 (04:28) In our continuing look at the McLennan County Childhood Quality of Life Study, today we discover the factors that leaders determine to be the most critical areas of focus in the coming years. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 04/30/2010 | News - TECEC study Aims To Give Complete Picture of Child Resources 10.04.30 (05:10) We continue our look at the McLennan County Childhood Quality of Life Study, a report that will shape the focus of community educators and leaders in the coming years in their quests to prepare Waco children to be effective learners in school. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 04/29/2010 | News - TECEC Study Examines Childhood Life Quality 10.04.29 (05:13) What is the quality of life for children in McLennan County, and what factors are most important to preparing children to reach their learning potential? The answers start early in life, and a study released examines just that in the Greater Waco area. KWBU will take a continuing look at the report over the coming days, starting with today's story from Derek Smith. |
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| 04/27/2010 | News - KWBU Ceases TV Broadcast Come June 1 (03:55) | |
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| 04/21/2010 | News - Black Glasses Highlights Student Filmmakers 10.04.21 (02:37) A Baylor University film festival is now inviting the community to be a part of sharing in the works of talented students. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 04/14/2010 | News - Flores Takes Runoff, Will Face Edwards In General Election 10.04.14 (03:03) Bill Flores won convincingly in yesterday's GOP primary runoff and will now face Chet Edwards in the District 17 Congressional race. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 04/14/2010 | News - Sesame Street (02:50) Tonight KWBU TV presents a special episode of ?When Families Grieve?, part of a multipart series that reaches out to families with young children, in the military and the general public, helping them cope with challenging transitions in their lives. It?s also part of a larger outreach project. |
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| 04/13/2010 | News - CPRIT Awards Grant to Baylor University Scientists 10.04.13 (03:20) Representatives of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas were in Waco Monday to present a $200,000 grant award to two Baylor University scientists. KWBU's Jacqueline Deavenport has more. |
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| 04/13/2010 | News - Runoff to Determine Edwards' Challenger 10.04.13 (03:53) Today's GOP Primary Runoff will determine whether Rob Curnock or Bill Flores squares off against Democrat incumbent Chet Edwards this fall. The candidates and MCC political science professor Ashley Cruseturner visited with KWBU's Derek Smith. |
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| 04/09/2010 | News - Visitors Eagerly Share Stories at The Gospel Cafe 10.04.09 (04:46) Between 100 and 150 people will eat in the short time the cafe opens, a majority of them in need. Some are homeless, jobless, or just struggling. Others have mental illnesses and need attention. All of them receive a personal greeting and feel the love that the volunteers speak of when describing the cafe. |
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| 04/08/2010 | News - Waco's Gospel Cafe Serves Up Love One Meal at a Time 10.04.08 (04:38) After a reader told author Lisa Wingate that she might find an interesting story at The Gospel Cafe, Lisa was intrigued. So a couple of summers ago, she visited the thirteen year old ministry. |
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| 04/07/2010 | News - One Book, One Waco Author Inspired by Gospel Cafe 10.04.07 (04:15) A beacon for the needy in Waco inspired a Central Texas author to write a story about a house providing hope for a neighborhood. Now that story is brought to the community as the spring's One Book, One Waco selection. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 04/01/2010 | News - 2010 Census Submissions to Affect Local Non-profits 10.04.01 (04:10) With the census deadline arriving Wednesday, workers will be canvassing neighborhoods to ensure that all residents fill out a form, as required by law. Local non-profits are also encouraging residents to participate, as a few completed forms can mean the difference between receiving or missing out on federal dollars. |
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| 03/30/2010 | News - 'One Book, One Waco' Selects Waco Inspired Novel 10.03.30 (01:44) Lisa Wingate is the author of a book that will be digested by the community in the coming weeks. "The Summer Kitchen" is the story of a woman who oversees neighborhood youths in need. While remodeling an old house, she begins to see the facility as more than just a building. |
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| 03/30/2010 | News - Comeback Win Sends Lady Bears to Final Four 10.03.30 (01:26) Baylor fans are making Easter plans for San Antonio after a stirring comeback win over Duke last night propelled the Lady Bears to the second Final Four in program history. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/29/2010 | News - Baylor Men Conclude Historic Season, Women Look to Advance to Final Four 10.03.29 (03:43) The second half of Baylor's dual-showdown with Duke takes place tonight as the Lady Bears battle the Blue Devils in Memphis. For the men, a record-setting season fell just short of the final four with a loss to Duke in the final minutes. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/25/2010 | News - Baylor's Sweet 16 Run: A Dream Come True 10.03.25 (05:20) For longtime Baylor fans, the success of a men's program making its first trip to the Sweet 16 is a sweet payoff for years of support when things weren't so rosy. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/19/2010 | News - Baylor Women Begin Tournament at Full-Strength 10.03.19 (04:16) When the Baylor Lady Bears basketball team opens up NCAA tournament play against Fresno State tomorrow, they'll finally be taking the floor with their whole complement of players, including Melissa Jones. KWBU news has more. |
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| 03/18/2010 | News - Grant Means Hotter Food for Meals on Wheels Recipients 10.03.18 (03:39) A grant from the Walmart foundation will allow Meals on Wheels to provide hotter meals to the elderly in Central Texas. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/16/2010 | News - Baylor's Tournament Run Begins at Home for Carter 10.03.16 (04:22) The Baylor mens' basketball is now in New Orleans to prepare for tomorrow's NCAA tournament game against Sam Houston State. It's a meaningful trip for the program and its fans, but for one senior who helped lead the team to New Orleans, it's a homecoming. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/12/2010 | News - WASP's Finally Honored With Congressional Gold Medal 10.03.12 (05:28) Years of work by Wacoan Deanie Parrish and her daughter Nancy culminated Wednesday as the Women Airforce Service Pilots were awarded a Congressional Gold Medal. Now, participants are hoping the recognition opens up their stories to history. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/10/2010 | News - Waco Woman Recognized for Historic World War II Service 10.03.10 (02:51) Today, a groundbreaking group of women who served their country in World War II will be honored with a Congressional Gold Medal at the U.S. Capitol. Wacoan Deanie Parrish will be among them. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/06/2010 | News - Hippodrome To Finish 2010 Season 10.03.04 (02:20) The Waco Performing Arts Company has announced that they will complete the final shows of the season at the Hippodrome. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/04/2010 | News - Baylor Receives Largest Gift in School History 10.03.04 (03:45) A record-setting gift announced today will propel Baylor's medical research in the decades to come. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 03/03/2010 | News - Curnock, Flores Look Ahead To Runoff 10.03.03 (03:10) GOP Congressional candidates Rob Curnock and Bill Flores will continue the primary season in a runoff for another six weeks. They told KWBU's Derek Smith their thoughts on the continuation and their plans going forward. |
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| 03/02/2010 | News - Central Texas Town To Be Auctioned 10.03.01 (04:58) Money talks and if you've got it you can buy a little piece of Texas history, or rather, a big piece of Texas history. In April, a small Central Texas Town AND it's contents will go to the highest bidders. |
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| 03/01/2010 | News - New State Requirements For First Time Drivers License 10.03.01 (02:38) A new state law goes into effect today that toughens the requirements for getting a drivers license. The intention is to make the streets safer. Texas Public Radio's David Martin Davies has the story. |
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| 02/26/2010 | News - Hippodrome Closes Its Doors 10.02.25 (02:39) A perfect storm of events, a down economy and cancelled performances has put The Waco Performing Arts Company?s theater operations are on hiatus until further notice including tonight?s performance of One Night of Queen. KWBU?s Jacqueline Deavenport has more. |
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| 02/18/2010 | News - Baylor Law School presents People's Law School 10.02.18 (02:25) Central Texans can get questions about real estate, traffic tickets, and more answered without a trip to an attorney. The Baylor University Law School is putting on their 5th annual People?s Law School this Saturday morning. |
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| 02/15/2010 | News - Baylor Names Ken Starr as Fourteenth President 10.02.15, Part I (04:06) Starr, dean of the law school at Pepperdine University, is best known as the special investigator whose work led to the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Star will be introduced to the Baylor community on Tuesday. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 02/15/2010 | News - Baylor Names Ken Starr as Fourteenth President 10.02.15, Part II (02:55) Starr's name brings controversy to Baylor due to his involvement in a highly-politicized affair--best known as the independent counsel into the Whitewater scandal that led to an examination of the details of Bill Clinton's relationship with Monica Lewinsky--but many at Pepperdine have nothing but praise for his leadership. |
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| 02/15/2010 | News - Baylor Names Ken Starr as Fourteenth President 10.02.15, Part III (03:49) Starr has drawn positive marks from many at Pepperdine for his leadership of the law school, with Derloshon noting that his connections led to a number of opportunities for students, including several meetings with Supreme Court justices. But the appointment of Starr is not without controversy. |
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| 02/15/2010 | News - NASA Explorer School Program Lets Kids Reach For The Stars 10.02.15 (04:52) When you think of NASA you might conger up images of the Hubble Telescope, a Mars Rover, or American Astronauts on the Moon. But NASA also has a close relationship to public education through the NASA Explorer School Program. Two central Texas Schools, G.W. Carver Academy and West Ward Elementary in Killeen, were deemed NASA Explorer Schools in 2004, and their continued connection with NASA still enriches learning. |
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| 02/11/2010 | News - Baylor Professor Urges President To Make Principled Commutations 10.02.11 (03:26) A Baylor law professor who successfully argued for change cocaine-sentencing guidelines in front of the Supreme Court is now drawing attention to the issue of Presidential sentence commutations. KWBU's Derek Smith has more. |
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| 02/11/2010 | News - Political Expert Examines Texas' Gubernatorial Primary 10.02.11 (05:11) Continuing our primary election coverage on KWBU-FM, we focus today on the gubernatorial races. KWBU's Derek Smith spoke with McLennan County Community College political science professor Ashley Cruseturner. |
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| 02/10/2010 | News - MCC Political Expert Examines Congressional Primary 10.02.10 (05:07) KWBU's primary election coverage continues as we look at the state of Texas primary races with just under 3 weeks remaining before election day. KWBU's Derek Smith visited with MCC history and political science professor Ashley Cruseturner about the state of the races. |
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| 02/03/2010 | News - GOP Candidates State Their Case to Face Edwards 10.02.03 (04:11) Five Republican congressional candidates, vying for the right to take on Chet Edwards in the election this fall, squared off in a debate last night in downtown Waco. KWBU's Derek Smith was there. |
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| 02/03/2010 | News - STAAR Test to Replace TAKS 10.02.03 (05:13) Over the next couple of years Texas schools will embark on one of the biggest changes Texas Education has seen in the last decade, a transition that requires an overhaul of state standardized tests and school accountability systems. |
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| 01/22/2010 | News - Closing the Literacy Gap--PBS Show Makes Reading Cool 10.01.25 (04:12) Nationally, 27% of public school 4th graders score below basic reading levels, and children in low-income families hear an average of 30 million words less by age three than those in middle and high income brackets. The PBS Kids show The Electric company attempts to close the literacy gap between low and middle income families and improve reading skills among children. |
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| 01/18/2010 | News - Carl Kassell Reflects on Career 10.01.12 (03:26) In the two weeks since legendary NPR newsman Carl Kasell retired from Morning Edition, he's found himself getting more sleep, but not necessarily finding more free time. He spoke with KWBU's Derek Smith. |
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| 01/18/2010 | News - Planting Urban Gardens Unite Community Members 10.01.18 (02:59) Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not a day off but a day of service, community service. For some Waco citizens this means getting very dirty. KWBU's Jacquline Deavenport has more on what one area organization is doing to commemorate MLK Day. |
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