Good News Friday: July 17, 2026

WACO, Texas (KWTX) - Killeen Early College High School is being recognized as a Top Early College Campus in Texas.

The Texas education agency named the school a 2025-2026 designated with distinction campus, the highest level of recognition.

The school says its partnership with Central Texas College helps students earn college credit while still in high school.

Temple High School students are being recognized through the College Board National Recognition Programs.

63 students earned 88 honors after meeting requirements including Top 10% PSAT performance, qualifying AP exam scores, or top rankings among first-generation test takers.

Eligible students can apply during their sophomore or junior year.

Harker Heights High School Student Jaeyoung Cho is being recognized among the top young musicians in Texas.

He was named an outstanding performer at the UIL Texas State Solo and Ensemble Contest after his cello performance.

The honor is given to only a small percentage of students who compete at the state level.

5 Copperas Cove High School Theatre students are being recognized after competing on a national stage.

They advanced to the International Thespian Festival in Bloomington, Indiana, where they competed against Top Theatre students from across the country.

One student earned the Festival’s Highest Honor for Prop Construction, while others received Top Ratings for their performances.

We’re taking a moment this morning to celebrate one of our own here at KWTX.

Olivea Herzberg’s birthday is coming up on July 20th, but we couldn’t wait to give her an early birthday shoutout.

She is part of our morning team, bringing you stories from across central Texas.

So from all of us here at KWTX, Happy early birthday Olivea.