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Central Texas Life with Ann Harder Rogue Media Network
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Central Texas Events; More Historic Homes of Waco, Texas
Ann sits with Architectural Historian Kenneth Hafertepe to discuss his latest release volume 3 of Historic Homes of Waco,Texas
As with his well-received first book on the historic homes of Waco, architectural historian Kenneth Hafertepe brings to life the colorful and varied pasts of an entirely new set of notable residences in this city. Hafertepe extends coverage beyond the typical focus on homes of the more well-to-do classes. Included here are “homes of saloon keepers, horse traders, saddlers, ministers, bookkeepers, candy store owners, and laborers” as well as the residences of lawyers, doctors, and wealthy merchants, among others.
With a blend of meticulous research, beautiful color photographs, and accessible, entertaining writing, Hafertepe presents these historic homes as a lens on the history and sociology of Waco, Texas, showing how immigrants from Western and Central Europe, West Asia, and other places of origin, along with African Americans, Mexican Americans, Anglo-Americans, and others, made places and lives for themselves and their families in this central Texas community. The result, as described by Hafertepe, is “an intricate tapestry, with materials contributed by Black Wacoans as well as white; by immigrants from abroad and people born elsewhere in the United States. . . . These houses tell stories of successes and failures, triumphs and tragedies, dreams that came true and dreams that were denied. These houses speak to the complexity of the human condition and to the ongoing experiments that are Waco, Texas, and the United States of America.”
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Susan Copeland, Executive Director for Americorps Seniors-RSVP
Ann talks with Susan Copeland to discuss Americorps Seniors-RSVP a volunteer program.
For volunteer opportunities in the Central Texas region can contact the organization via phone at 254-299-8577 or email Rita Tejada at rtejada@mclennan.edu
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Central Texas Events: New Gloria and F.M. Young Penguin Shores Exhibit at Cameron Park Zoo
Ann talks to Brendon Wiley, the executive director at Cameron Park Zoo about the new South African black-footed penguins arriving in August! Creative Waco is also assisting with the murals for the exhibit.
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Rob Curnock, Author: An Eye For a Tooth / Dead Man Running
Returning Author Ron Curnock tells Anne about his latest released novel and his motivations for writing.
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/an-eye-for-a-tooth-rob-curnock/1144428349
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/dead-man-running-rob-curnock/1137593065
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Dr. Hope Koch
Anne talks to Dr. Koch about her multiple scholarships, bonds, and her work at Baylor and the Temple College Board of Trustees. And if that wasn't enough, she also competes in the Iron Man Triathalon, and climbs mountains!
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Central Texas Events: Dr. Jon Conrad and the Waco Community Band Concert
Waco Community Band is celebrating 43 years on June 11th, and will be a wonderful concert for the young and young at heart. 7:30pm at Wilbur A Ball Performing Arts Center.
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