Choral musicians from First Baptist Church in Waxahachie performed at Carnegie Hall, presenting the premiere of “Sing Christmas!” Ferrell Foster, director of ethics and justice with the Texas Baptist Christian Life Commission, will begin work soon with Prosper Waco.

Howard Payne University personnel and students joined with the university’s neighbors to celebrate the Christmas season during “An HPU Family Christmas.” Michael Evans, pastor of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Mansfield and president of the Baptist General Convention of Texas, announced his intention to run for mayor of Mansfield in the 2020 general election.

Christian author and Bible teacher Beth Moore delivered the commencement address at East Texas Baptist University. A Baylor University senior was one of only 46 American students awarded a Marshall Scholarship, and two other Baylor students were awarded other highly competitive graduate fellowships.

Artist Michael Wurman created several pieces of artwork inspired by a medical missions trip to the Dominican Republic and then donated all of his creations to the newly renovated physician assistant’s space in Hardin-Simmons University’s Mabee Hall.

Ventana by Buckner, a Continuing Care Retirement Community, opens in Dallas. Baylor University’s Truett Theological Seminary received a $300,000 sustainability grant from the Lilly Endowment for its Faith & Sport Institute retreat.

Texas Baptists celebrated the 100th anniversary of collegiate ministry and prayed for Baptist Student Ministry directors on more than 100 campuses around the state. The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor named Steve Vernon as director of church relations and professional-in-residence for the College of Christian Studies.

Military personnel, veterans and their families enjoyed free admission and concessions at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor football game on Nov. 9 as part of the school’s annual Military Appreciation Day.

More than 350 pre-kindergarten students from the Marshall Early Childhood Center participated in a field day sponsored by the East Texas Baptist University kinesiology department. A TBM Rebuild is scheduled Nov. 10-22 in Nederland, focusing particularly on individuals and families with the highest needs, including the elderly and single parents.

Buckner International and Texas Baptist Men worked together to serve meals to families affected by tornadoes in Dallas. The Nederland City Council designated Oct. 28 as “Texas Baptist Men Day” in their city.

More than 200 alumni, donors and students gathered Oct. 19 in Lubbock to dedicate the Robert H. Pinder Student Center, home of the Texas Tech University Baptist Student Ministry.

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor athletic department hosted its third annual TouchDOWNS event in conjunction with Down Syndrome Awareness Month. Texas Baptists’ annual Hispanic Leadership Conference will be held Oct. 25-26 at Dallas Baptist University.

Wayland Baptist University received a $300,000 sustainability grant from the Lilly Endowment’s Youth Theology Network for KALEO, a program designed to foster Christian leadership among high school juniors and seniors. Baylor University has extended the contract of President Linda Livingstone.