Good News Friday: May 1, 2026

Waco native and Midway alum takes over program after five years as assistant

WACO, Texas - Waco native and Midway alum takes over program after five years as assistant.

Midway ISD has named Mitch Guerra as the new head tennis coach at Midway High School.

Guerra, a Waco native and Survivor star, is a Midway alum and a former three-time Regional Qualifier.

The district said he has been a key part of the program’s success over the past five years as an assistant and volunteer coach.

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board awards schools for using My Texas Future website

COPPERAS COVE, Texas — Three Texas schools are being recognized for helping students plan their futures.

The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board handed out its first-ever My Texas Future School of Excellence Awards, honoring Copperas Cove High.

The schools were recognized for using the state’s My Texas Future website to help students explore careers and higher education options.

Mariam Soumahoro leads team to success at state and regional tournaments

KILLEEN, Texas — The Central Texas College speech and debate team earned multiple awards at three major competitions this year.

The team competed at the TIFA State Championship, the TCCFA State Tournament and the Phi Rho Pi Region Tournament.