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Whataburger names Waco couple Hometown Heroes

Jimmy Dorrell
Posted at 4:21 PM, Aug 06, 2019
and last updated 2019-08-06 17:21:04-04

WACO, TX — Whataburger has named a Waco couple Hometown Heroes for their work through Mission Waco.

Jimmy and Janet Dorrell moved into their North Waco neighborhood more than 20 years ago. In that time, their fixer-upper house sat across the street from a bar. The neighborhood itself was struggling after years of neglect.

Jimmy and Janet started befriending their new neighbors, and Mission Waco began.

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Today, Mission Waco is in its 26th year, employing a staff of 70 and running more than 15 programs.

Whataburger is recognizing the work of Jimmy and Janet Dorrell by naming them Hometown Heroes.