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  Around the State: UMHB swears in new police chief

  The University of Mary-Hardin Baylor swears in Adam Carroll, a former Pearland Police Department sergeant, as the new police chief.

  07/28/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: FBC Corpus Christi baptizes 15 in the Gulf

  First Baptist Church in Corpus Christi takes Sunday worship to the Texas shore for its annual summer beach baptism.

  07/23/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland Baptist breaks enrollment record

  Wayland Baptist University sets an enrollment milestone with a record 1,900 undergraduate applications for its Plainview campus.

  07/21/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Baylor nursing assist in Venezuela relief efforts

  Baylor University’s Louise Herrington School of Nursing is collecting medical supplies and essential items for victims.

  07/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Wayland announces staff changes and transitions

  Wayland Baptist University announces transition changes to staff throughout academic and administrative offices.

  07/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Steve Leftwich retiring after decades of ministry

  Steve Leftwich is retiring after 51 years of serving in ministry and 14 1/2 years as pastor of Chapel of the Hills in Buchanan Dam.

  07/02/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: BGCT celebrates 140 years

  The Baptist General Convention of Texas celebrated 140 years of ministry, reflecting on its legacy of evangelism, missions, and education.

  06/30/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU students serve in Costa Rica

  ETBU nursing students partnered with local churches and healthcare providers in Costa Rica, delivering medical care and patient education.

  06/23/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: 1,000-plus attend FBC Amarillo VBS event

  First Baptist Church in Amarillo enrolled 1,300 people in Vacation Bible School and raised $31,947.45 for missions.

  06/18/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: ETBU students serve in Guatemala

  East Texas Baptist University students served communities in Guatemala through medical care, education, and ministry.

  06/16/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Around the State: Bert Emanuel named new HCU coach

  Houston Christian University names former NFL wide receiver Bert Emanuel as the new head coach of its softball program.

  06/08/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

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  Celebrating Churches: Ken Wells honored for 45 years of pastoring

  Valley Ridge Church honored Ken and Teresa Wells, celebrating Ken Wells’ 45 years as pastor of Northview Baptist Church.

  06/04/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard