ALDS takeaways: Dominant Rays, wacky White Sox and Yanks flailing at the brink
This year’s AL Division Series have been significantly entertaining. And more than a little jarring.
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabe Lacques USA TODAY, as published by Waco Tribune-Herald · · 1 min read
This year’s AL Division Series have been significantly entertaining. And more than a little jarring.

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A record number of McLennan County voters are registered in time for the Nov. 3 midterms.
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 7, 2026

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DALLAS — Coaches simply didn’t leave Tuscaloosa, Ala., for another college job, at least not of their own volition. Bill Curry did in 1989 and Wallace Wade in 1930, but that’s the list. Bear Bryant left A&M for Alabama when…...
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 7, 2026

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Officially, the UIL state volleyball playoffs commence on Oct. 29. Unofficially, the postseason came early for the Bremond Lady Tigers and Axtell Ladyhorns on Tuesday....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 7, 2026

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Baylor baseball’s fall roster is already turning heads. The Bears have plenty of new faces, a revamped pitching staff and, according to Mitch Thompson, more size than he’s ever had....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 7, 2026

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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - A celebratory ribbon cutting was held for Killeen's Carlson Law Firm on Tuesday afternoon, October 6, 2026, to commemorate a significant milestone. The firm is celebrating 50 years of caring about and helping the people of Central Texas. Members from the...
FOX 44 News (KWKT) · Oct 7, 2026

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By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer On a humid Wednesday evening, I trekked to the common room at my residence hall with my back aching from the weight I was carrying, literally (as in my school bag) and figuratively. It was my third week of being a sophomore, but I was already experie...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor We should never forget that there are some strange things in our neighborhood. Baylor and Waco’s rich histories are not without their tales of ghoulish intrigue. Here are five stories whose subjects have not yet been laid to rest. Brooks Ha...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Behind the Waco Parks and Recreation building lies a piece of Waco history over 100 years old. If a pedestrian stops between the lion and giraffe statue at the Waco Sculpture Zoo in Cameron Park and turns to look at the other side of the road t...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor As much as I love music, movies and, as of a week ago, coffee, I have been most looking forward to this review. It’s fall, but we’re still a couple weeks out from it being socially acceptable to buy candy in bulk and eat it straight from a bowl...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Halloween is a time for treats and the occasional trick. While kids go door-to-door hoping for king-sized candy bars, some are like Charlie Brown and get a rock. Baylor athletics has seen its share of both this fall. From teams climbing the nation...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor athletics has had a long history of highs and lows. In between are the intense, scary moments where things swing dramatically. Here are three of the most nerve-wracking times to be a Baylor fan in recent history. RGIII tears ACL in 2009 Qu...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026

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By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor A cold wind broke into McLane Stadium from the Brazos River. A 46-degree kickoff marked the coldest game in McLane Stadium history and the coldest game in Waco since 2013. The chilly, brisk weather did not deter Baylor fans from growing in anticip...
Baylor Lariat · Oct 7, 2026