Texas

BGCT ends year short of budget, behind 2009

The Baptist General Convention of Texas ended 2010 nearly 13 percent below budget requirements and 7.65 percent behind the previous year’s receipts, the BGCT treasurer’s office reported.

01/14/2011 - By admin

Texas legislators faced with daunting budget deficit

Texas lawmakers, faced with a sluggish economy and a budget deficit as high as $25 billion, may feel forced to make up for it through a variety of options, including the expansion of gambling and the reduction of aid for children and the poor.

01/10/2011 - By Administrator

On the Move

Andy Anderson has resigned as pastor of First Church in Eldorado.

01/10/2011 - By admin

Around the State

Dillon International will hold a free adoption information meeting at the Buckner Chil-dren’s Home campus in Dallas Jan. 24 at 6 p.m.

01/10/2011 - By admin

TCU quarterback leaves spiritual legacy on campus

In a post-game interview following Texas Christian University’s 21-19 victory over Wisconsin in the Rose Bowl, TCU quarterback Andy Dalton turned the conversation toward God’s blessings rather than personal achievement.

01/09/2011 - By admin

Children from hospital Baylorâs guests at Texas Bowl

Three hundred patients and their families from Texas Children’s Hospital attended the Texas Bowl as special guests of Baylor University. The invitation was spurred by Houston alumni serving on a Baylor Texas Bowl Host Committee, who reached out in a cooperative effort to Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital.

01/09/2011 - By admin

UPDATED: Group plans 5,000 homes, 5,000 Haitians employed

Help Build Hope Haiti organizers envision mobilizing Christians— and other people of good will— in the United States to provide permanent housing for Haitian families. (SEE EDITOR’s NOTE AT END OF ARTICLE)

01/06/2011 - By admin

Witnesses of lynching tell tales of fear, faith and forgiveness

Angela Sims trained with the Baylor University Institute for Oral History before interviewing people across the country, collecting horrifying eyewitness accounts of lynchings.

01/05/2011 - By admin

BSM extends welcome to international students

Students and Texas Baptists involved in Baptist Student Ministries are among the first people some international students encounter.

01/05/2011 - By admin

Bookstore manager, museum director enjoy roles as Santaâs helpers

Two Wayland Baptist University employees spend much of December donning red suits and hats to bring joy to children during the holiday season.

12/24/2010 - By admin

Lampasas-area ministers to Laredo-area colonias

Children living in colonias near Laredo will have a much happier Christmas, thanks to the Women on Mission and the mission development council at Adamsville Baptist Church in Lampasas.

12/23/2010 - By admin

Blanco Association Christmas party has gladdened STCH kids for 50 years

For 50 years, families in Blanco Baptist Association been sponsoring annual Christmas parties for children living at South Texas Children’s Home.