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  Around the State: New B.H. Carroll scholarship honors Gene Wilkes

  David and Tracy Chisum have established the Dr. Gene Wilkes Endowed Scholarship at East Texas Baptist University in honor of Gene Wilkes, former president of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary and the first dean of B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary at ETBU.

  11/10/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Couple celebrates 50 years as church accompanists

  Robert and Martha Haydon were honored for 50 years serving as accompanists for First Baptist Church in Brenham, Oct. 18.

  11/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HPU sends education supplies to Liberia

  Howard Payne University students, faculty, and staff recently gathered to pack a shipping container full of supplies to be sent to William V.S. Tubman University in Harper, Liberia.

  11/03/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Crestview Baptist Church opens new worship center

  Crestview Baptist Church in Georgetown held the grand opening of its new worship center on Sunday, Oct. 18.

  10/29/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland honors Joachim Foundation

  Wayland Baptist University presented its highest award to the Fred and Louise Joachim Foundation during the Pioneers of Excellence dinner.

  10/27/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: HCU a founding member of new accreditation system

  Houston Christian University has joined the National Association for Academic Excellence as a founding member, helping establish a new accreditation system.

  10/20/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Greenwood Baptist Church celebrates 100 years 

  Greenwood Baptist Church marked its 100th anniversary Oct. 11 with a celebration and recognition from Midland County Commissioners Court.

  10/15/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland announces Distinguished Alumni Award winners

  Wayland Baptist University announced six Distinguished Alumni Award recipients who will be honored at the Oct. 23 Blue & Gold Awards Banquet.

  10/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Coggin Avenue hosts baptism of 17 HPU students

  Coggin Avenue Baptist Church celebrated the baptisms of 17 Howard Payne University football players who committed their lives to Christ.

  10/08/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Seventeen HPU football players get baptized

  Howard Payne University celebrated the baptisms of 17 football players after coaches and leaders led the student athletes to Christ.

  10/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: South Main Houston hosts foster care event

  South Main Baptist Church in Houston will host an informational kickoff and official launch to introduce Harris County to Isaiah 117 House.

  10/01/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU fellowship during family, friends event

  East Texas Baptist University welcomed more than 1,000 guests for Family Weekend, featuring volleyball, games, food, music, and worship.

  09/29/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard