Baylor University News

Those scoring in the top 10 percent of the Class of 2012 at Mexia High School include, front row, from left, Hennah Patel , Genesis Robles, Ashton Kantor and Myrtle Ravnell; on the back row, from left, are Taylor Armstrong, Meghan Green, Lindsey Hancock, Megan Martinez and Sara Killingsworth.

I appreciate the Tribune-Herald 's coverage of retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's April 30 visit to Waco, as well as a May 16 visit by Ukraine's former president, Viktor Yushchenko.

Valedictorian Anna McKay is glad to be part of the first group of seniors at Timber Creek High School although she hasn't been there as long as most of her peers.

Construction on two Interstate 35 frontage road bridges over the Brazos River is expected to start in July and finish by fall 2014, in time to carry traffic to the proposed new Baylor University stadium, according to the project manager for the state highway project.

Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron E. Garcia graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio.

Academic excellence is something that comes naturally to Ferriday High School's valedictorian Bobbie Williams, who has been making straight As since she was in the first grade.

Baylor University conferred degrees on more than 2,100 graduates during spring commencement exercises May 11-12 in the Ferrell Center on the Baylor campus.

According to a study by a Baylor University researcher entitled 'The Communication of Emotion During Conflict in Married Couples', married couples are usually very good at recognizing each other's emotions during conflicts.

Valedictorian Anna McKay is glad to be part of the first group of seniors at Timber Creek High School although she hasn't been there as long as most of her peers.

In a three-part research project involving 310 students at Baylor University, UMaine psychology lecturer Jordan LaBouff and colleagues found that people determined to be humble were more willing to donate time and resources to a hypothetical student in need.

A study by Baylor University psychologist Keith Radford, Ph.D. has been picked up-and picked apart-by media outlet after media outlet in the past two weeks.

Gas prices continue to fall as the Memorial Day holiday approaches, and the AAA Texas auto club predicts 2.5 million Texans will drive 50 miles or more from home to celebrate.

The Waco-area economy continues to improve as more people are working and spending, and the result is a third straight month-to-month increase in the Greater Waco Economic Index.

How good are married couples at recognizing each other's emotions during conflicts? In general, pretty good, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.

I expected how chaotic Joplin would be with President Obama and Gov. Nixon traveling to speak at the commencement, and I was right.

How good are married couples at recognizing each other's emotions during conflicts? In general, pretty good, according to a study by a Baylor University researcher.

He is a 1976 graduate of Alice High School and retired from public education as a school superintendent from West Oso Independent School District in June 2011.

If the rush of wedding parties, business retreats and various reunions meeting at Woodway's spectacular Carleen Bright Arboretum remains as strong as it's been, even in these times of economic malaise, the city's investment in a new $3 million pavilion should prove wise.

Erin P. Barbour of Opelousas High School and Chelsea Savoie of Port Barre High School have been named the recipients of scholarships awarded by Claiborne Sparks Inc.

The camp is open to children ages 4 to 12, and will operate from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. weekdays, June 4 to Aug.