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Rachel Strickland

I'm a freelance feature writer and professional writing tutor based in Central Texas.
My work has been published in various magazines, newspapers, blogs, and literary journals,
and I'm currently open to new writing opportunities.

Latest Articles

Tex Appeal Magazine • 24th September 2023

New ‘White Coat’ Students Start Training in Central Texas

In late 2020, Baylor Scott & White Health announced an academic collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine that resulted in the creation of a new four-year medical school in Temple, and its inaugural class began training this summer.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 24th September 2023

Phantom Warrior Brewing: Veteran-Owned Business Brews for a Cause

Micro-breweries are popping up all over the country and are becoming a highly desirable place to relax, hang out with friends, and meet people from the local community. Veteran-owned Phantom Warrior in Killeen is one such brewery that is quickly becoming a staple in the military community.

My Jarrell Monthly • 9th August 2023

New Police Presence in Jarrell ISD

Families are gearing up for a new school year and, for many parents, that means a shift in the daily concern for their children’s safety and wellbeing. However, parents of students enrolled in Jarrell ISD may rest a little easier this year knowing each school in the district will have a police officer stationed on campus.

My Jarrell Monthly • 9th August 2023

New Places, Fresh Faces: JISD Opens 2023/24 Year with New Double Creek Elementary Campus and Two New Principals

Exciting changes are on the horizon for Jarrell ISD, including two new principals who are thrilled for the start of the new school year and the opportunities it will bring.

Tex Appeal Magazine • 30th July 2023

‘Level’ing Up: Co-working and Event Center Meets Needs of Small Businesses in Belton

It’s no secret that the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that society thinks about working and productivity. Employers began to offer work-from-home opportunities, people found themselves with more time on their hands, and many channeled their entrepreneurial spirit into side-hustles from the comfort of their own homes.