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Around the State: Truett Seminary to open Houston extension
Baylor University’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will launch an extension campus in Houston. Howard Payne University’s Symphonic Band will present its 23nd annual American Music Spectacular April 24.
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Around the State: Cook marks 30 years service at DBU; national speakers slated at UMHB, ETBU and BUA
Dallas Baptist University celebrated 30 years of service to the university by Chancellor Gary Cook. Former U.S. Secretary of State Robert Gates will lecture at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, former Congressman Kent Hance will lecture at East Texas Baptist University and former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Henry Cisneros will speak at a fund-raiser for Baptist University of the Americas.
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Around the State: ETBU emphasizes global missions
East Texas Baptist University held a series of events as a part of its annual Global Missions Week. Howard Payne University’s New Braunfels Center will host its HPU 5000, a 5K race April 7. Prizewinning poet Tyehimba Jess will read selections from his work at Hardin-Simmons University.
Around the State
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On the Move: Curry and Floyd
Staff changes noted at churches in Mertzon and Christoval.
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On the Move: Curran
Pastoral change noted for a church in San Angelo.
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On the Move: Kusch and Ryan
Staff changes noted for churches in Castroville and Houston.
On The Move
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Obituary: Barbara Gage
Barbara Gage, a wife and mother to evangelists and partner in their ministries, died April 10 in Houston. She was 82.
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Obituary: Betty Ross Priesler Kelley
Betty Ross Priesler Kelley of Wharton, who served Texas Baptists in a variety of volunteer capacities, died March 3. She was 86.
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Obituary: Ted Cromer
Ted Cromer, retired Baptist missionary and minister, died March 1 in Murfreesboro, Tenn. He was 93.