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Act Locally Waco - January 11-17

Act Locally Waco Host Ashley Thornton highlights some of Waco's upcoming events, including Brews and Brushes and a lecture by Jemar Tisby at the Armstrong Browning Library. Both events take place January 17th.  

Other Local News: 

Filing for seats on the Waco City Council begins Jan. 16th. Council seats 2, 4 and 5 are up for election this year. The last day to file is Feb. 15th with the election on May 4th. 

The window to enter the lottery for Waco ISD magnet schools is open until Jan. 25th. The Waco ISD website has information on how to apply. 

Texas Fine Artists are hosting a Sunday reception Jan. 13th at the Carleen Bright Arboretum from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The event features local artists with orginal paintings and photography for sale. 

The Centex Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will host their monthly luncheon on Jan. 15th.  Guest speaker Brenda Shuttlesworth will talk about about affordable housing. 

The City of Waco will have a five-year consolidation plan meeting Jan. 16th. City officials will discuss various topics including community development block grants and HUD grants. The meeting will be from 10 a.m. to noon at the South Waco Community Center. 

You can see the full calendar for Waco events at ActLocallyWaco.org

Brodie has been with KWBU since June 5, 2000. She knows the exact date because it was less than one month before KWBU began broadcasting NPR programming. Her commercial radio experience coupled with many years in public broadcasting, have given her a good foundation for heading up the on-air side of KWBU's operations. Brodie was raised in a military family; her father's Army stations ranged from Minnesota to Germany, Washington, Nebraska and California. But it is TEXAS she calls home! Brodie has two canine companions and loves being the aunt to 5 nieces and 4 nephews. She also enjoys playing dominos and a variety of card and board games. Brodie_Bashaw@Baylor.edu 254-710-3695