The Waco
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer After beating UCF 41-9 last weekend and with the aura that surrounds homecoming weekend, McLane Stadium had an energy not seen since it came back home after the win over Arizona State. But that energy quickly faded when Baylor went down 10-0 to Io...
By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor football is bowl-eligible, two games into the interim head coach Joe Klanderman era and somehow still so very impossible to figure out. The Bears (6-3, 4-2 Big 12) defeated Iowa State (4-5, 2-4 Big 12) 42-31 at McLane Stadium Saturday, earning ...
Baylor football is officially heading back to a bowl game for the first time since 2024, and the Bears did it in convincing fashion. Baylor beats Iowa State to become bowl eligible After stumbling out of the gates and falling behind 10-0 against Iowa State, Baylor found its rhyth...
DJ Lagway put his legs to work, an offensive lineman found the end zone and a 96-year-old superfan celebrated her 78th straight Baylor homecoming during the Bears’ homecoming win....
Interim head coach Joe Klanderman promised passion and energy, and that’s exactly what Baylor showed on Saturday against Iowa State.
Baylor University's homecoming weekend brought crowds to Waco, where I caught all the sights and sounds of the parade early Saturday morning. Among those in attendance were young fans already dreaming of becoming future Baylor Bears, some following in their families' footsteps. W...
WACO (FOX 44) - Hundreds flocked to downtown Waco and onto the Baylor University campus for the annual Baylor Homecoming Parade on Saturday morning. People started lining up along the downtown Waco streets -- ranging from Austin Avenue and 8th Street, where the parade began, and ...
School systems remain divided over AI, leaving many teachers to navigate the transition largely on their own. Some want AI integrated into classrooms; others want it restricted. Many occupy a middle ground....
KILLEEN (FOX 44) -- American flags now line the entrance to one of Central Texas's local colleges to pay tribute to those who have served our nation. The Net Impact chapter members at Central Texas College placed the flags in honor of Veterans Day, creating a visible display of g...
One-third of college applicants rule out schools because of partisan politics in their states, a new industry poll finds.
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Viruses emerging thousands of miles away can eventually affect classrooms at Baylor. The COVID-19 pandemic made that reality hard to ignore, showing how interconnected global health really is. Global Health Week focuses on that interconnection, bri...
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Football is the sport that is at the center of homecoming weekend. Baylor men’s basketball took that to the hardwood, playing like a football defense. The Bears put pressure on the passer and intercepted the ball throughout their Friday afternoon ...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
Baylor's Mingo brothers don't just leave the assists to the court.
LAWRENCE, Kan. — In a hot-hitting match for both sides, Baylor couldn't quite keep pace.
With under a minute left in Baylor's home game against Houston and the Bears trailing by a touchdown, then-freshman Hawkins Polley lined up at fullback just one yard from the end zone....
CITY OF WACO, WACO ISD
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Higher education and student aid - federal student aid. It can be tricky navigating and completing all the necessary paperwork. This is why McLennan Community College in Waco is offering help and transparency when it comes to this process. For more informat...
Baylor students put the finishing touches on their homecoming floats early Friday before official judging. The parade from downtown onto campus will start at 7 a.m. Saturday....
We may have entered the Season of Giving, but try telling that to the Baylor Bears. They didn’t give an inch.
LORENA, Texas (FOX 44) - The Lorena Leopards are making history! The entire school came together on Friday to send off both cross country teams as they head to Round Rock for the state championships. And this year's trip is extra special! For the first time, both the Lorena Boys ...
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor students celebrated homecoming by giving blood — and taking a few swings at Iowa State’s mascot. Baylor Health Services and Carter BloodCare partnered Tuesday through Thursday for a blood drive on Third Street in front of Moody Memorial L...
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Baylor’s Mingo brothers don’t just leave the assists to the court.
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor alumnus and newly minted author Todd Smith joined two Baylor journalism classes Thursday afternoon to discuss writing and publishing his new book, “Josie: A True Story of Race, Rescue and Resilience.” Released in September, the historical f...
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - Texas State Technical College`s Building Construction program has added a second associate degree track aimed at commercial construction management. It will be available at the Waco and Harlingen campuses. Students pursuing the commercial or residential tracks...
Baylor punter Palmer Williams has been named to the Ray Guy Award Midseason Watch List.
Waco, Tx (FOX 44) - What is believed to be the biggest homecoming parade in the country will take a slightly different route as Baylor University celebrates its special day Saturday. The parade will step off at 7 a.m. at its usual location at Eighth Street and Austin Avenue in do...
In a hot-hitting match for both sides, Baylor couldn’t quite keep pace.
Quizlet reports that research shows self-testing improves memory retention more than rereading materials, despite students feeling more confident when rereading....
The Salt Lake Tribune reports that residents near a noisy data center in West Jordan, Utah, struggle with constant hum and generator noise, disrupting their lives....
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor students gathered at Fountain Mall Thursday night to honor the Immortal Ten and pass the university’s legacy to a new generation during the annual Ten at Ten: A Mass Meeting Experience. Held at 10 p.m. by the Baylor Chamber of Commerce, the ...
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Homecoming weekend is placed at a pivotal point in the football season. The air gets a certain crisp as the end of the regular season nears. In front of a packed crowd expecting a win, the Bears are pressured to put on a clinic against a Big 12 o...
By Peyton Dorsey | Sports Writer No. 8 Baylor soccer entered its regular season downtrodden after dropping its chance to take the top spot in the Big 12 against No. 7 Texas Tech. The Bears looked to finish on a high note after a physical and rainy defeat. Baylor (14-3-1, 7-2-1 Bi...
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Before hitting the road, senior middle blocker Victoria Davis noted that “the better team wins the second time.” No. 24 Baylor volleyball looked to prove itself after losing to No. 15 Kansa in five sets two weeks prior. The Jayhawks (17-6, 10-2 B...
The 74 reports that while most afterschool programs offer STEM learning, rural students face limited access, with only 39% participating frequently compared to urban peers....
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor women’s basketball’s offense struggled all game against Central Arkansas and were in need of a pick-me-up Thursday night. The offense finished with a lowly 37.1% from the field with 44 missed shots, and failed hit above 50% in any quarter. ...
Trinity Turner was oh so close to a triple-double.
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Looking at Waco beyond homecoming, there are many events for alumni sticking around and students stopping by. Outside of the traditional homecoming activities — which you should also check out — here are some upcoming events in Waco. Texas Arbo...
Baylor tight end Hawkins Polley was a star basketball player who overcame two severe leg injuries. He eventually chose football and has seen his role at Baylor expand this season....
Baylor finished the regular season with a ranked win, but the Bears won't have to wait long for a rematch with Houston in the Big 12 tournament.
ROCKDALE — Bring on the Elite Eight.
MCLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44)— On Thursday morning multiple McLennan County school districts attended a demonstration of a school shooting defense drone system. Campus Guardian Angel (CGA) is an Austin-based drone company that is seeking to lower the severity of school shooting...
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By Hannah Webb | News Editor Baylor University will allow Phi Kappa Chi to participate in Pigskin Revue and the Homecoming Parade after the fraternity admitted to hazing, the university said Thursday. In a statement to The Lariat, Baylor said it received “credible, confidential i...
Understood reports that choosing a school for a neurodivergent child affects their special education rights.
Frances Interior Ministry said more than 600,000 people rallied Thursday across France, including in Paris, to demand higher wages and support the student protest movement, piling fresh pressure on the beleaguered government. After more than a month of large, recurring protests a...
New details are emerging about one of two Waffle House locations planned for Waco. A new construction project filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation shows the restaurant planned for 722 S. 7th Street, near Baylor University, is expected to begin construction...
University coach Charles Foster said this ought to be called the Waco ISD Super Bowl, because with a playoff berth on the line, it doesn't get much bigger than this....
With 160 entries, 10 floats and 15 balloons, Baylor's Homecoming parade will slightly shift its downtown-to-campus route this year. Here's what to know about Homecoming events and activities on tap....
