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Republicans have wanted to abolish the Department of Education since it was established in 1979. Under Secretary Linda McMahon, they’ve come closer than ever to achieving this goal. They may come to regret it.
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NIL has undoubtedly transformed college athletics. At the THSCA Convention on Sunday, Texas coaches and UIL officials discussed whether that transformation could further reach high school sports.
FDA says Cyclospora test on Taylor Farms lettuce was false positive
Lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was a false positive, according to the Food and Drug Administration.The agency said laboratory experts re-reviewed the sample because of the complexity of detecting Cyclospora and determined the result "does not repres...
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JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy, the first child born to a sitting VP in more than 150 years
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Ukraine reports multiple deaths after ballistic missile, drone attacks from Russia
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They harvest the nation’s food, but a new rule may strip them of health insurance
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Gas prices hit average of $4 a gallon amid renewed US-Iran attacks
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US soldiers killed in Iranian attacks were from Hawaii and Texas
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High temps and humidity trigger heat advisory
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Texas’ bite of the microchip industry is growing thanks to public grants, incentives
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The weekly geography quiz
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Card show
A Collect 'Em on the Brazos Card Show will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 1 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2 at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
Nolan's 'Odyssey' opens with $264M
LOS ANGELES — Director Christopher Nolan's adaptation of "The Odyssey" grossed $264.1 million in global ticket sales on its opening weekend, including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures said Sunday.
La Vega registration
La Vega Independent School District will hold its inaugural back-to-school bash and registration event from 4 to 7 pm. Tuesday at the La Vega Junior High School George Dixon Campus, 4400 Orchard Lane.
Car seat instruction
Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Robinson banquet
Greater Robinson Chamber of Commerce annual banquet begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at the Texas Sports Hall of Fame, 1108 S. University Parks Drive.
Nov. 3 election
The filing period for candidates in the Nov. 3 general election opens Saturday and will run through Aug. 17.
Focus on neighbors
The Community Race Relations Coalition will host "Neighbors Walking with Neighbors," an invitation to build relationships across lines that have often separated people, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the St. Alban's Episcopal Church parish hall, 305 N. 30th…
Wild Wednesday hikes
City of Waco park rangers lead group hikes in Cameron Park at 5:45 p.m. each Wednesday, starting from Northern Gateway.
State of Hewitt
The Greater Hewitt Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual State of the City Luncheon at noon Thursdau at Social House, 200 Chama Drive.
Christmas in July
Zion Lutheran Church, 503 W. Sixth St. in McGregor, will hold a Christmas in July fundraising event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.