Good News Friday: February 27, 2026

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Temple High School Junior Emma Hamer-Kilber’s artwork, “harlequin’s proposal,” has been selected for the Texas Art Education Association’s Youth Art Month Exhibition, one of only about 100 pieces chosen from across the state.

Her work will be on display at the Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin throughout March.

Central Texas College Chancellor Dr. Michele J. Carter has been honored as a Fort Hood good neighbor for her service to soldiers and military families. As a military spouse and mother of an active-duty airman, she chairs the Greater Killeen Chamber Military relations council and serves on the Association of the U.S. Army Board of Governors. CTC also recognizes alumni who share this honor: Fernando Fernandez, Linda Angel, Abdul Subhani, and Bobby Hoxworth.

Three Copperas Cove Elementary Schools are among Texas’ top Performers.

House Creek, Martin Walker, and Fairview/Jewell made the 2025 Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll for closing achievement gaps in reading and math. All three were also named to U.S. News & World Report’s best Elementary Schools in Texas for three years in a row.

Congratulations!