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Davis claws back McLennan County seat for Democrats
Jeremy Davis unseated incumbent Republican McLennan County Precinct 2 Commissioner Donis “DL” Wilson on Tuesday to take back local Democrats’ most prized seat. Davis won 51.8% of the vote in a rematch against Wilson, who narrowly won in a three-way race in 2024. Before Wilson’s narrow victory in 2024, the precinct had long been a Democratic stronghold represented by Black leaders Lester Gibson and Patricia Chisolm Miller.
From the Classroom to the Community: How MCC Graduates Are Strengthening the Central Texas Workforce
When families think about preparing for a career, a four-year degree isn’t the only path. Across Central Texas, communities depend on nurses and other health care professionals, first responders, professional drivers, skilled technicians, and many others to keep things moving. For students preparing to enter the workforce — or adults considering a career change — training for many of these careers is available close to home and can take two years or less to complete.
How Dual Credit Is Giving Central Texas Students a Head Start on College
What if your student could graduate from high school with college credits already completed—or even earn an associate degree before receiving their high school diploma? For more and more Central Texas families, that’s not just a possibility. It’s becoming a reality through McLennan Community College’s Dual Credit program. The dual credit program allows eligible high school students to earn both high school and college credit at the same time.
Faster Routes, Real Results: How MCC Is Helping Central Texas Workers Get Career-Ready
For many people in Central Texas, going back to school is not as simple as enrolling and showing up. They are working full-time jobs, raising families, or changing careers mid-stream. They need skills that lead somewhere — and they need them without spending years in a classroom before their first paycheck.
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