Good News Friday April 17, 2026

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) - Two Central Texas College employees were selected as scholarship recipients to attend the Texas Association of Community College Foundations Conference.

Valerie Payson and Wendy Martel both received scholarships to attend the event. During the conference, Payson was sworn in as a board member.

Martel was honored as a rising star, recognizing her as an emerging leader among Texas fundraising professionals.

Killeen ISD earns agriculture awards

Killeen ISD’s School Nutrition Department earned two honors from the Texas Department of Agriculture.

The district received the Cream of the Crop Farm Fresh Initiative Award for bringing locally sourced ingredients into school meals. The district also received the USDA Foods Utilization Award recognizing outstanding use of federally provided foods.

Through the Farm Fresh Initiative, districts across Texas are challenged to bring more local foods into their menus.

Temple High School advances to regional competition

Temple High School’s Theatre Arts one-act play advanced to the UIL regional competition after a top finish at the area contest in Waco Saturday.

The team is performing a modern take on Shakespeare’s “Othello.” Regionals are set for April 25 at University High School in Waco.