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Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is.A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays."Hotels
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In addition to New York, Maryland and Utah held primaries on Tuesday, and South Carolina held a gubernatorial runoff. Here’s what happened.
The Speegleville Volunteer Fire Department fireworks extravaganza will be held at 9:30 p.m. July 4 at Speegleville Saddle Club, 1195 Speegle Road.
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The city of Bellmead, in partnership with the Bellmead Chamber of Commerce and Baylor Scott & White Health, will hold a blood drive from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 30 at Bellmead City Hall, 3015 Bellmead Drive.
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will offer a Sourdough Basics Baking class from 5 to 7:30 p.m. July 2 at the Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive.
Cultivate Waco will host a watercolor workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday at its new home, 924 Austin Ave., Suite 100.
Woodway's next farmers market will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at the Carleen Bright Arboretum, 9001 Bosque Blvd.
The Exchange Event Center, 300 S. Jefferson Ave. in McGregor, will host the Crown & Gown Quinceañera Expo from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.
"Gimme Gimme Gimme," a disco brunch with Austin-based ABBA cover band DiscoTex, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Art Center Waco, 701 S. Eighth St.
Data centers need a lot of water and energy. State officials want to know how much, and they hoped a survey sent to data center companies would give them the answers.
The upcoming school year will find new faces behind the principal's desk at seven of the 17 schools managed by Waco Independent School District.
Concerns about “affordability” dominate the news cycle these days. Progressives typically see this as a reason for more public-sector meddling in the economy. But that ignores the oft-overlooked nexus between government and higher prices.
New data from an AARP survey found that among the 65 million grandparents in the United States, 15% care for their grandkids daily or almost daily.
Killeen, Tx (FOX44) - Facing challenges including losses in some federal Impact Aid, rising operating cost and declining enrollment trends, KISD trustees have begun the budget process. Chief Financial Officer Kallen Vaden Tuesday night provided trustees with an overview of the budget development ...
Trump's latest post comes as consumers raise concerns over high gasoline prices, just as the president and fellow Republicans are battling to hold narrow majorities in Congress in November's midterms.
The head of the U.N.'s nuclear agency signaled Wednesday that Iranian nuclear enrichment sites would be visited by his inspectors, a key component in the interim U.S.-Iran to reach an end to the war. But an Iranian diplomat promptly rejected this, saying such a visit can only come after a final d...
Technical talks between the United States and Iran are continuing this week in Switzerland as the two countries work toward a final nuclear deal. A central priority for the White House is ensuring Iran never develops a nuclear weapon.A new memorandum of understanding commits Iran to not producing...
The Calvert Police Department is asking for the public's help after someone slashed tires on several patrol vehicles early Saturday morning. Watch the full story here: Calvert police ask for public's help after patrol vehicles vandalized overnightPolice Chief Cedric Watson said 3 patrol units wer...
On Tuesday, Hill County officials declared a local disaster because of the growing threat of the New World screwworm following confirmed cases in other parts of the state. No confirmed or suspected cases have been reported in Hill County.The declaration, issued by County Judge Shane Brassell and ...
Central Texans will experience a slightly less humid day on Wednesday. Thanks to a dip in dew points, the feels like temperature will be closer to 103 degrees today, compared to yesterday's sweltering 106 degree heat index.Dew points remain in the low 70s to upper 60s through Friday, giving Centr...
The judge found the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and another government arm "arbitrary and capricious."
Booking a hotel months in advance may not be the money-saving strategy travelers think it is.A new report found last-minute bookings are now one of the best ways to save on summer hotel stays."Hotels do not want those rooms to go unfilled, so prices do tend to drop closer to the stay," said Melan...
Andy Manske says he got "quadruple sunburned" while talking to voters at city festivals, beaches, his alma mater and even the Janesville Renaissance Faire, hoping to gain enough signatures to get on
Americans are becoming increasingly cautious about where and how they travel as geopolitical tensions around the globe, along with the risks associated with extreme weather, continue to be a major factor. While seven in 10 Americans (70%) plan to travel…
With annual inflation at a three-year high (4.2 percent), housing costs elevated, and student loan debt crushing millions of borrowers, it's no surprise that many young adults are leaning on their parents for financial help.
WASHINGTON — Stern-faced curmudgeons who think children should be seen and not heard, take note: Chuckling children are not to be scolded or told to keep quiet, but instead encouraged to laugh, as new research shows it helps them build…
When the book “The Perfect Tuba” landed on my desk, I thought, “I’ll have to ask Robert Carpenter about this.” Every Central Florida music fan knows he’s the go-to guy for all things tuba. Turns out “Perfect Tuba” author Sam…
Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is one of the biggest holidays in the U.S., marking the birth of the nation. Americans go all out to celebrate, from elaborate parades to backyard cookouts with family and friends. This year, the…
While you consider that July 4th picnic, you might want to make plans to enjoy the special programming networks have slated.
Cameron Carr is headed to LA. The Lakers selected the Baylor guard with the No. 24 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft after his breakout sophomore season with the Bears.
Welcome to the NBA, Cameron Carr.The former Baylor Alumnus was selected by the Los Angeles Lakers as the 24th overall pick.Carr was a big part of the Baylor Bears this past season averaging 18.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.He now becomes the 29th Baylor player in program histor...
The Hill County Commissioners Court meeting took place and discussed data centers. One local resident said she still has concerns about a data center coming to her backyard. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 30th at 8:30 a.m. at the Hillsboro Courthouse The 12 people on the fire depa...
Baylor baseball will play in the 2027 Amegy Bank College Baseball Series at Globe Life Field, the home of the Texas Rangers.The other teams that join the tournament alongside Baylor are Arkansas, Iowa, Oklahoma State, Oregon and Oregon State.This will be the third appearance in the series for Bay...
It has been nearly a half-century since Washington was a real championship contender in the NBA.Now, AJ Dybantsa's arrival represents a potential turning point for a franchise that could really use one.The Wizards took Dybantsa with the first overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft. The 6-foot-...
Brad Lander, the former New York City comptroller and ally of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, has defeated U.S. Rep. Dan Goldman in their Democratic primary.Lander, who had the endorsement of both Mamdani and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, beat the two-term incumbent on Tuesday. Goldman has represent...
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The McGregor City Council voted Monday to sell almost 500 acres in the city's industrial park to Galaxy, a data center developer, for more than $7 million.
A new bill aimed at increasing housing affordability now has the support of Democrats and Republicans and could go to President Trump's desk as soon as this week. Its supporters have hailed it as the most significant bipartisan housing reform effort in decades.The 21st century Road to Housing Act...
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