New officials are getting training in Waco. A class at MCC is teaching the basics of football officiating. This effort is part of a larger attempt to address a shortage of officials in the area.

The classes are being led by an experienced trainer. They are held weekly, providing a foundation for those new to officiating. Further details about the classes and the effort to recruit new officials are available from the local news source, which has been following the story of the official shortage in Central Texas.