From the Editor | August/September 2018
Dear Readers,
This issue celebrates young professionals that knew their callings early in life and found a way to pursue and achieve their goals.
Brynn Myers, the first woman city manager for the City of Temple knew by the time she was 13 that to become a city manager was her goal. She joined the Killeen Youth Advisory Council, read Roberts Rules of Order and attended city meetings when other kids her age were outside riding bikes, horses, or jumping into water holes, Page 27.
Kelly Garcia knew from a young age that she wanted to create architecture. She recalls family vacations when her dad pointed out architectural designs on regional houses. Now she helps to create modern commercial buildings using the latest design equipment, materials and technology, Page 41.
Zechariah Baker is a man of many callings. Last year he fulfilled his dream of buying his own business by purchasing The Beltonian Theater in Belton. Through his love of hospitality and entertainment — he’s a classically trained opera singer and performer — he has created a space where live music, performances, classic movies and cartoons all come together, Page 12.
Coleman Hampton loves history. His first thought was to become a history teacher. But when he learned that his chosen major can transfer into the role of a museum director, he changed course. Now he is the executive director of the Bell County Museum keeping the history of the region alive for all generations, Page 31.
After a career in the military as a JAG officer, Ebony Jackson Todd, a retired veteran and attorney, opened her own law firm. Today she assists churches and small businesses with their legal needs, Page 23.
Aly McMillan, vice president of Community Impact for the United Way of Central Texas, is a down-to-earth, get-it-done kind of woman who makes her living much like Superwoman does — carefully watching over her city and stepping in when circumstances are beyond the ability of mere mortals, Page 34.
Bianca Accomando is the branch manager of A+ Credit Union in Harker Heights. She took a roundabout way to finding her niche in the world of finance and now helps people attain their goals. She is the president of the Greater Killeen Young Professionals and she enjoys mission trips to Africa with REACH! Church, her spiritual home, Page 38.
Sail back in time on the RMS Titanic. From now until Jan. 6, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is boarding at the Mayborn Museum in Waco. Learn more about this fateful voyage from the words of survivors and biographies of victims that sailed on the Titanic on April 12, 1912, Page 52.
Wherever you are in your busy day take a break, pour yourself a glass of your favorite summer beverage and enjoy the August/September issue of Tex Appeal Magazine.
Catherine Hosman
Tex Appeal Editor
editor@texappealmag.com
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