Educators using food to teach science, social studies
Pilot Light created a food-based curriculum for educators to incorporate food, nutrition and the food system into core subjects, promoting active and enjoyable learning among students....
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Taliah Scott hopes to help Baylor take offensive leap while stepping into leadership role
As last season progressed, Baylor guard Taliah Scott saw her scoring become more inconsistent. As she steps into a leadership role this season, she's determined to reverse that....
New book amplifies La Vega, Waco student voices in look at desegregation upheaval of 1970s
A Texas A&M assistant professor returned to the Waco church where she grew up, searching for Black students who lived through La Vega and Waco school desegregation in the 1970s....
Number of banned books soars in US, report finds
Public schools banned almost 12,000 books in the 2025-2026 school year, according to new data from PEN America, the highest number since the organization began tracking book bans in 2021....
Still haunted by high school at 78 years old
Dear Annie: This might seem a little weird for a 78-year-old man, but this really bothers me. When I was in elementary and high school, I wasn't liked by many of my fellow students. I was shy, a bit awkward…...
No. 9 Baylor equestrian upends Fresno, 11-9
Behind what head coach Casie Maxwell called "some really solid rides," the ninth-ranked Baylor equestrian team knocked off No. 8 Fresno State, 11-9, on Friday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center....
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Abbott's tempest in a tablet
In August, Gov. Greg Abbott called on Texas public schools to curb classroom screen time. He urged a return to physical textbooks, paper, handwriting and direct face-to-face instruction, calling on lawmakers to restrict laptops and tablets so K-12 classrooms no…...
Hypertension class
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is holding Strong Hearts, Healthy Pressure, a two-session hypertension education program, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 20 and 22 at the local Extension office, 4224 Cobbs Drive....
Baylor equestrian bumps off eighth-ranked Fresno State
Behind what head coach Casie Maxwell called “some really solid rides,” the ninth-ranked Baylor equestrian team knocked off No. 8 Fresno State Friday.
Waco school employee's data exposed in security breach
A Waco Independent School District employee was notified that Frontline Education experienced a data security incident on August 14, which exposed district employee and job applicant information. The information exposed included employee and job applicant social security numbers,...
College Hill Festival to take place at historic Texas Hall
TEHUACANA, Texas (FOX 44) - An effort to restore Texas Hall in Tehuacana will bring hundreds to this small, historical town in Limestone County. The inaugural College Hill Festival will let attendees spend the day exploring the historic campus, which was originally established in...
Even with his status in limbo, Baylor's Powell thrilled just for the chance to play
When Baylor closed its season in April, Caden Powell thought that was it. So, to even get the chance to play has been a sweet surprise.
This city's school enrollment system is infamously complicated. Could a universal application help?
Chalkbeat reports that Philadelphia's complicated school enrollment process may benefit from a universal application system, which could simplify access and improve equity....
Governor Abbott announces Blue Origin expansion in Hutto
Governor Abbott announces Blue Origin will build a Hutto manufacturing campus, investing $554.8 million, creating 2,000-plus jobs and receiving a Texas Enterprise Fund grant....
STEAM Hispanic program
A special Hispanic Heritage Month educational program will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd....
Taz Williams Jr. uses social media popularity to inspire others
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Sophomore wide receiver Taz Williams Jr. caught people’s attention as a standout football player early in his time at Red Oak High School. He impressed with his athletic ability and his strong character. “In the process of meeting him, I met an in...
Hebert’s family ties, upbringing prepares him to lead Baylor men’s golf
By Cannon Fritz | Reporter When legendary head coach Mike McGraw announced his retirement after 28 years in college golf and 11 with Baylor, it seemed like a tall task to find someone with as close ties to the sport. When Baylor men’s golf named Jean-Paul Hebert as the next head ...
No. 7 Baylor’s 9-match unbeaten streak ends in 3-0 loss to No. 24 Colorado
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer No. 7 Baylor soccer felt pressure for the first time in over a month, trailing by two goals at halftime to No. 24 Colorado The Bears didn’t want to go down without a fight. They started to find offensive rhythm in the 67th minute, but the Buffaloe...
Baylor volleyball regains footing with sweep over Texas Tech
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Baylor volleyball needed a win. A 1-3 start in conference made this a rather desperate road game for the Bears, but they came out relaxed, dominant on the attack and got aced just one time Thursday night. Baylor (10-5, 2-3 Big 12) traveled to Lub...
Baylor soccer shut out by Colorado, 3-0, in first Big 12 loss
Seventh-ranked Baylor soccer suffered its first Big 12 loss of the season Thursday night, as it fell to 24th-ranked Colorado, 3-0, at Prentup Field.
Past, present, future: What does Baylor’s Student Foundation actually do?
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer For some Baylor students, a $3,000 scholarship can mean the difference between staying at the university and leaving it. Student Foundation members hear stories like these at their meetings as they work year-round to raise scholarship funds, connec...
How one artist turned human hair into art at Baylor
By Anne Wall | Reporter People often discard hair once it falls out, but artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas has found another use for it. Students can view “Aquí, Escuchar,” an exhibit by visual artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas, for free at the Martin Museum of Art through Nov. 7. The exhi...
Baylor sweeps aside Texas Tech to get back in win column
The sweep marked Baylor’s 38th win over the Red Raiders in the teams’ last 42 meetings.
Baylor beats Arizona State 55-19 in what Aranda calls the Bears' most complete showing yet
Baylor (4-1, 2-0) put together its most complete performance of the season Saturday night, rolling past Arizona State (2-2, 1-1) 55-19 on the road and entering the bye week riding back-to-back conference wins. WATCH the full story here: Baylor beats Arizona State 55-19 on the roa...
Trib staff's high school football predictions for Week 7
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 7. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight
Killeen's Ellison HS Earns National School of Distinction Honor for Strength and Conditioning
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) — Following three years of intentional instruction, training, guidance and collaboration spearheaded by strength and conditioning head coach Walter Prater, the Ellison athletic program earned a School of Distinction honor from the National Strength and Con...
More Central Texas games to watch: Week 7
Here's a closer look at some of the top games in Central Texas high school football for Week 7.
University of Arizona suspends fraternity activities as reports of misconduct persist
The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing, and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said. Just seven weeks into the fall semester, the university's Dean of Stude...
Midway ISD student injured after car strikes school bus
HEWITT, Texas (FOX 44) - A Midway Independent School District student was taken to the hospital after a car hit a school bus on Thursday morning. The district tells FOX 44 News that a car ran a stop sign at the intersection of Regal Drive and Ramada Drive just before 8 a.m. This ...
College civics requirement provides a shared foundation | Justin Vaughn
Students entering Ohio’s public universities this fall are the first four-year cohort expected to graduate under the state’s new American civic literacy requirement. Beginning with the spring 2030 graduating class, students must complete an approved three-credit course built arou...
State of the Nation Luncheon to be held at Baylor Club
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's 2026 State of the Nation Luncheon is taking place this Thursday. The event will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Baylor Club, located at 1001 S M.L.K. Jr Boulevard. A legislative update will be presented, as well as a l...
TSTC Waco shares the benefits of trade school education
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Trade schools have been seeing major growth over the last year - over traditional four-year institutions. We spoke with TSTC Waco, who shared more about why trade school education might be a path to consider. You can watch our interview above....
Jimison claims Big 12 award for Bears
Baylor soccer's Aryanna Jimison picked up another conference honor Wednesday, as she earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice in the Bears' 3-1 win over Kansas....
Koval brings versatility to BU
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Ratio Christi postpones Waco Hall event amid cost, event policy disputes
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer An on-campus event featuring two prominent conservative Christian commentators has been postponed after organizers said higher-than-expected security costs, alongside attendance and marketing policies, made the event infeasible. Baylor’s chapter o...
Baylor student takes on the 2026 World Triathlon in Spain
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Just weeks into his first semester, Riverside, California, freshman Aidan Christopher crossed a finish line almost 5,000 miles away from campus — and threw a Sic ’em to the crowd. Christopher finished 13th in the 18-19 Open Age Group category at...
More students should utilize the Moody basement
By Anne Wall | Reporter Normally you think of someone who spends all their time in a basement as an outcast or an antisocial person. This isn’t the case in Moody Memorial Library, as its basement provides much more than meets the eye. The Moody Makerspace offers resources that ar...
A woman’s place in the Baylor Line
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer One of President Linda Livingstone’s first efforts to address the university’s past exclusions came in 2017, when she invited generations of women back to campus to participate in a tradition they had once been denied: running the Baylor Line. For ...
The distance between class, community: Commuter life at Baylor
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer When the last class ends, Baylor’s campus remains full. Whether students rush off to Moody Library to study or grab a bite at Penland Late-Night, there is always somewhere to go or something to do. But for commuter students, every opportunity to st...
Nadiya Johnson is no stranger to adversity amid Baylor volleyball struggles
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Smooth sailing does not make for a skillful sailor. Freshman outside hitter Nadiya Johnson’s road to Big 12 volleyball was not easy despite her athleticism and skill. Adversity has arrived for Baylor volleyball, but it has not caught her off guar...
Baylor turns preseason doubt into midseason hope
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Before the first snap of the 2026 season, sports fans and experts had already decided how it would go. Baylor finished the 2025 season with much to be desired. A low-tier defense was completely overhauled, new faces joined the coaching staff and a...
Tyler Turner’s middle school success kickstarts his career development
By Layla Bazan | Photographer Long before senior safety Tyler Turner wore the Baylor uniform, he was already working toward a future in something bigger than himself. From the Brennan Junior Bears to the Baylor Bears, he has had his eyes set on the field and a chance to shine in ...
Student swims, bikes, runs to finish Waco Ironman 70.3
By Dylan Sciacca | Reporter The annual Ironman 70.3 took place this past Sunday, which brought in hundreds of athletes who spent months preparing. With an estimated 2,500 participants and 7,500 spectators in attendance according to KCEN , the event allowed attendees to experience...
'We really like this group' — Drew jazzed about Baylor's mix of old, new faces
Scott Drew is always upbeat, but there are signs that Drew may be even more optimistic about this 2026-27 Baylor team than he’s been the past couple of seasons....
Nicki Collen excited to add center Kate Koval to deep Baylor frontcourt
As soon as Nicki Collen heard Kate Koval was jumping in the portal from LSU, she jumped into action. “She’s an elite student...she will lean into the full Baylor experience.”...
Raye-Allen Elementary Students Gaining Sight and the Power to Read
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Students at Temple's Raye-Allen Elementary received the gift of sight and literacy on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, thanks to the Yellow Library Collaboration between VSP Eyes of Hope and the Kendra Scott Foundation. The two organizations are partnering for...
Bounce-back opportunity awaits Baylor volleyball with Texas Tech, Arizona
The Baylor volleyball team wants to bounce back in a big way after splitting a pair of home matches last weekend, dropping the Bears from the Top 25.
Former Baylor star Cooper Dossey headed to PGA Tour
Welcome to the PGA Tour, Cooper Dossey.
Baylor soccer’s Jimison named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week
Baylor soccer’s Aryanna Jimison picked up another conference honor Wednesday, as she earned Big 12 Offensive Player of the Week after scoring twice in the Bears’ 3-1 win over Kansas....
High school notebook: For multiple Centex schools, Pink-Out initiatives prove personal
Once the calendar turns to October, pink is everywhere. It’s at the football field, the volleyball court, even the cross country course. It’s a veritable Pink-Out outbreak....
STAAR rescoring requests triple after more Texas schools question computer grading
The number of requests to rescore students’ STAAR tests nearly tripled from last year as more Texas schools sought reviews of written responses on the reading exams, thousands of which were initially graded by computers....
Cornell officials pressed by faculty as outrage mounts over alleged gang rape
Professors and staff at Cornell University grilled administration officials Tuesday as outrage builds over the alleged gang rape of a former student at a fraternity house in 2024, with questions raised about how the school and law enforcement responded. University officials confi...
Beyond the Pain: How to prevent migraines and headaches
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - According to the World Health Organization, headache disorders affect about 40 percent of the population - which is equivalent to 3.1 billion people. We speak with Dr. Gregory Parks, neurologist at Baylor Scott White Hillcrest, about migraine awareness in o...