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Around the State: UMHB announces plans for new science lab

The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is excited to announce plans to build a new 56,032-square-foot science lab facility located on the corner of Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue and College Street.

02/16/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Martin celebrates 10 years at FBC Ropesville

Donovan Martin is celebrating 10 years as senior pastor of First Baptist Church, Ropes in Ropesville. Martin was called to the church in February 2016.

02/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Buckner celebrates 25th anniversary in Kenya

Buckner International celebrated the 25th anniversary of its ministry in Kenya, a joint effort with Texas and global Baptists.

02/10/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Shiloh Church celebrates relocation

Shiloh Baptist Church held its first worship service at its new facility, 2525 N. Buckner Blvd., on Sunday, Feb. 1.

02/05/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Free tuition program announced at UMHB

University of Mary Hardin-Baylor launches UMHB Promise, offering free tuition for eligible freshmen and transfer students starting fall 2026.

02/02/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Baylor announces $30 million gift

Baylor University announced a $30 million gift from the Moody Foundation of Galveston to the university’s School of Education.

01/27/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: FBC Olney holds groundbreaking

The First Baptist Church of Olney held a groundbreaking on Sunday, Jan. 18, for a new educational facility.

01/23/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: Church-focused insurance program announced

Wayland Baptist University plans a program expansion of the Ben & Bertha Mieth School of Nursing to the university’s Plainview campus to strengthen academic opportunities in the West Texas region.

01/20/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: FBC Midland celebrates 140 years

First Baptist Church of Midland is celebrating their 140th anniversary as a church.

01/14/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: DBU soccer player baptized on campus

Dallas Baptist University students, coaches, and friends were on campus to witness the baptism of Women’s Soccer goalkeeper, Sam Jones.

01/13/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Celebrating Churches: Pioneer Drive breaks ground on new worship center

Pioneer Drive Baptist Church in Abilene, as part of celebrating their next 70 years, broke ground on a new worship center Sunday morning, Dec. 14.

01/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard

Around the State: ETBU beach volleyball serves in Honduras

East Texas Baptist University’s beach volleyball team returned on Dec.14 from Roatan, an island in Honduras, as part of ETBU’s Tiger Athletic Mission Experience.

01/06/2026 - By Staff / Baptist Standard