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Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Waco ISD to launch Summer Meal Program
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — The Waco Independent School District's Summer Meal Program will keep kids fueled up during warm-weather activities. The meal program starts May 27th and goes until July 4th, allowing kids ages 18 and younger to come get free breakfast and lunch. It does not matter where you are from or what school you attend. There is no paperwork required. Parents also benefit from this program in several different ways – they can come and purchase a meal and sit with their kids to keep them company. The kids also get a chance to connect with their peers in a familiar environment. 'Well, as you can imagine, I mean, you know, every grocery store trip can be a hardship for some,' says Waco ISD Child Nutrition Specialist Sarah Hodde. 'So, just relieving the need to provide breakfast and lunch during the summer can really be helpful to our community. And our families.' Families can also call 2-1-1 to connect to local services like food pantries, emergency shelters, and more. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
School Bus Drivers Share What Keeps Them Going
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) — In honor of National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on Tuesday, April 22, two longtime Waco Independent School District transportation professionals discuss their unwavering dedication to the students they serve. Stephanie Williams has been driving a school bus for nearly 40 years, while Monique Brock has spent more than two decades behind the wheel. Both women share a common mission – to support and protect the children of Waco. 'The love for children—I love kids, I love being around them, I love being a role model and an inspiration to them,' Williams said. Their daily routine goes beyond transportation. It's about building trust and setting an example. 'We come to give love, we come to show grace, we come to provide transportation that's safe and timely,' Brock said. 'And although we show up here daily, we show up here for one purpose.' Brock also serves as the Assistant Director of Transportation for Waco ISD. Over the years, she's seen how the job has remained the same in principle, but the students and their environment have evolved. Through it all, she remains committed to leading with grace and compassion. For both women, the lasting impact they leave on students—and the joy of being remembered as 'my bus driver'—is what keeps them going. As National School Bus Driver Appreciation Day shines a spotlight on the contributions of these often-unsung heroes, Williams and Brock stand as shining examples of dedication, heart, and community service. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
