GOOD NEWS FRIDAY 9/4/2026

Baylor professor named Big 12 Faculty of the Year

WACO, Texas — A Baylor University professor is receiving conference-wide recognition this week.

The Big 12 named music dean Randall Bradley a Faculty of the Year.

He is the third Baylor professor to receive this academic award.

Bradley has led music and choir programs at the university for 26 years.

Central Texas College officer promoted to lieutenant

KILLEEN, Texas — A Central Texas College police officer is celebrating a major promotion.

Serafin Briseno is the department’s newest police lieutenant.

The Harker Heights resident is a veteran with decades of public service experience.

Briseno was sworn in during a special ceremony on campus.

34 Killeen schools earn Purple Star designation

KILLEEN, Texas — More than 30 schools in Killeen are receiving state honors.

The Texas Education Agency awarded 34 local campuses the Purple Star designation.

The award recognizes schools that provide outstanding resources for military families.

Killeen ISD hopes to add 16 more campuses next year.