Alien 'phoenix planet' was born from the ashes of a dying star
It’s classified as a second-generation planet, meaning it did not form from the swirling disk of material surrounding a newborn star, but rather from the leftovers of a doomed star.
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Will DunhamReuters, as published by Waco Tribune-Herald · · 1 min read
It’s classified as a second-generation planet, meaning it did not form from the swirling disk of material surrounding a newborn star, but rather from the leftovers of a doomed star.

business
WACO (FOX 44) -- You want to ride in a Lamborghini -- that famous sports car? You can, in a way -- at the Heart of Texas Fair & Rodeo. There's a ride on the Fair's midway called the "swingride" that's manufactured and designed by the same company that manufactures the famous Lamb...
FOX 44 News (KWKT) · Oct 12, 2026

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WACO (FOX 44) -- Recent rains and cooler temperatures have significantly lowered the dangers of wildfires, but there are still several Central Texas and Brazos Valley counties still under established outdoor burn bans. The Texas A&M Forest Service latest outdoor burn ban map show...
FOX 44 News (KWKT) · Oct 12, 2026

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KILLEEN, Texas The Killeen City Council has approved Dr. Marie Peoples as its new city manager. Still, her selection is already drawing scrutiny over controversies tied to her previous government roles. The city manager position is the most powerful administrative job in Killeen,...
KXXV (ABC 25) News · Oct 11, 2026

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Baylor erupted for three goals in 11 minutes to overcome two deficits and rally past Kansas State, 3-2. Michelle Lenard’s halftime challenge sparked a second-half turnaround for the seventh-ranked Bears....
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 11, 2026

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Even if you have a dishwasher, your back and hands will thank you for cutting down the load with these retro recipes.
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 11, 2026

schools
Baylor sizzled its way to a season-high .410 hitting percentage, sweeping aside Arizona like a grain of sand in its eye.
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 11, 2026

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Over a dozen playhouses were built over the weekend for local children as part of the 7th Annual Project Playhouse Blitz Build. Saturdays event was hosted by the Fort Hood Area Habitat for Humanity and held on Atkinson Avenue in Killeen. In all, 18 custom playhouses were created ...
KXXV (ABC 25) News · Oct 11, 2026

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WACO (FOX 44) -- There's a reason why your liver has its name: you can't live without it. That's why liver health is front and center in October -- for National Liver Awareness Month. Fox 44's Vince Erickson welcomed in a local expert to show us what we need to know about taking ...
FOX 44 News (KWKT) · Oct 11, 2026

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DALLAS — The AP top 25 poll has experienced a shakeup at No. 1. That shouldn't be surprising to Texas fans. The Longhorns fell out of the top spot after their shocking 27-24 loss to Oklahoma in the Red River…...
Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 11, 2026

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Waco Tribune-Herald · Oct 11, 2026

Local
WACO (FOX 44) -- You'll notice you're not paying as much to gas up your vehicle as your plan for the week ahead. Triple-A Texas reports that the average prices for a gallon of regular unleaded eased downward both nationally and statewide -- with the statewide average on Sunday (O...
FOX 44 News (KWKT) · Oct 11, 2026

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KILLEEN (FOX 44) -- Child development in Central Texas? Front and center with a celebration for nearly a half-century of service, learning and growth. The Central Texas College (CTC) Child Development Center and Lab School celebrated 45 years of serving children, families and fut...
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