Baylor volleyball fights off San Diego for impressive season-opening sweep
Baylor’s volleyball team staged a rousing opening act to the season Friday, gathering a sweep of San Diego at the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic....
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Centex roundup: Bremond hands Hamilton rare loss, U-Dawgs dismantle Bobcats
Centex roundup: Bremond beat Hamilton in a small-school thriller, University cruised past 6A Killeen Chaparral, Troy spoiled Salado’s new stadium opening and Itasca, Reicher and Meridian picked up program-changing wins....
Ex-Baylor star Smith out for season
Las Vegas Aces starting forward NaLyssa Smith, a former Baylor star, will be out the rest of the WNBA season after sustaining a left leg injury in Sunday's 88-78 victory at Toronto....
Calder's eligibility extended
Baylor baseball pitcher Ethan Calder will remain eligible to pursue a fifth season while his lawsuit against the NCAA continues.
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Texas public universities would be required to offer students three-year bachelor's degrees under a proposal announced Wednesday by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Waco ISD raises tax rate 0.8 cents
Waco ISD trustees formally approved a slightly higher tax rate at their Aug. 20 meeting, but taxpayers' home valuations will determine whether they pay more in taxes this year....
Late Night brings Baylor’s mission to life
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Students lit up Fountain Mall Friday night with smiling faces and energetic conversations as they explored Baylor’s Late Night club fair. Presented by Student Activities, Late Night is a massive club fair where students can meet Baylor’s 400+ stude...
Waco ISD raises tax rate 0.8 cents to fund $179 million budget
Waco ISD trustees formally approved a slightly higher tax rate at their Aug. 20 meeting, but taxpayers’ home valuations will determine whether they pay more in taxes this year....
Baylor baseball’s Ethan Calder gets TRO extension in eligibility case
Baylor baseball pitcher Ethan Calder’s fight for a fifth season continues. His temporary restraining order has been extended to Oct. 23, when a temporary injunction hearing is scheduled....
Todd Golden becomes highest-paid Gators coach in Florida history
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Todd Golden has signed his third contract extension in three years, making him the highest-paid Gators coach in school history. Golden will now earn an average salary of $8.25 million annually, including $7.5 million this…...
Crazy middle linebacker energy: Inside the Baylor weight room with Director of Athletic Performance Vic Viloria
When Vic Viloria was playing, his coaches called him an old-school linebacker. "I realized that they were saying I was short and slow." That's fine; he prefers the gym anyway....
How to manage back to school stress and anxiety
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Back to school time can be a rush for some, exciting for others, and also downright stressful and full of anxiety. For those of us who experience back to school stress and anxiety, there's is help available. We speak with an Ascension Providence pediatricia...
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Students share culture and community at Mosaic Mixer
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Students braved the hot Texas weather to engage with various multicultural organizations at the Mosaic Mixer and Showcase Wednesday afternoon in and around the Student Union Building as part of Mosaic Week with the Department of Multicultural Affairs...
Baylor students gain free access to 10 Waco Public Transit routes
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Students can now ride Waco Public Transit’s 10 city-fixed routes for free through a yearlong pilot program funded by Baylor’s Student Body Government. Students need their Baylor student ID to ride the city’s fixed-route buses. The program, which began ...
Baylor Law graduate at center of controversial Waco plea deal
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Tensions continued to grow over the summer between political adversaries as Texas state Sen. James Talarico called on Attorney General Ken Paxton to release internal records related to a controversial child sexual abuse case involving a former Waco...
Baylor soccer scores two unanswered to beat Texas 2-1 in Austin
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Thursday night did not start on the right foot for Baylor soccer. The rain in Austin delayed the match by almost an hour, and Texas jumped ahead 15 minutes into the match as forward Ava McDonald sent a pass across the box to forward Callan Harring...
Baylor opens ‘best cycling studio in the state of Texas’ in SLC
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer Baylor Fitness’ Bear Cycle hosted its grand opening and first ride demonstration Thursday, giving students a first look at the university’s new on-campus cycling studio. The new studio is located on Court 7 of the first floor of the Student Life Ce...
Baylor soccer gets back on track with 2-1 comeback win at Texas
Baylor answered its first loss of the season with a pair of goals from reserves Thursday night, as the Bears rallied past Texas, 2-1, at Mike A. Myers Stadium....
No. 21 Baylor volleyball is ‘loving tough’ to make another tournament run
By Aidan O’Connor | Sports Writer No. 21 Baylor volleyball’s postseason run in 2025 abruptly ended with a second-round loss to No. 3 seed Purdue. Head coach Ryan McGuyre believed that “disappointment’s normally not the end of the journey, but the start of something pretty great.”...
Nothing doing: Midway defense blanks Rouse, 19-0, in season-opening win
The last time Midway pitched a shutout, its current seniors were in elementary school. Thursday, the Panthers brought the goose eggs back with a 19-0 win over Leander Rouse....
From Austen to Aeschylus, Baylor Theatre mounts 3 fall mainstage shows
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Baylor Theatre is back this fall with three mainstage shows: a classic book adaptation, a thriller and a dark comedy. “Sense & Sensibility” Lisa Denman will direct an adaptation of Jane Austen’s “Sense & Sensibility” written by Kate Hamill. “It...
More Central Texas games to watch: Week 1
Check out a breakdown of many of the top games to watch in Week 1 of the high school football season.
Connally and China Spring raising awareness of controversial Instagram post
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - Two McLennan County school districts are addressing a controversial Instagram post. Connally ISD sent a statement to families on Thursday saying it became aware of a graphic posted to an Instagram account. The district says it understands that me...
Waco health district detects tuberculosis case in man who was at Baylor weeks ago
Outside known contacts, there is little concern of the disease spreading, Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Director Stephanie Alvey said.
SLIDESHOW: Mosaic Mixer 2026
By Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha present the winning trophy at the Mosaic Mixer at the Student Union Building on Wednesday night. Caleb Garcia | Photo Editor Brothers of Alpha Phi step at the Mosaic Mixer at the Student Union Building on Wednesday night....
Tuberculosis case reported at Baylor
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - In her weekly letter to Baylor students and staff, Baylor President Dr Linda Livingstone informed her readers that a tuberculosis case had been reported in the Baylor community. Little other information was noted other than Baylor students, faculty, staff and p...
Killeen ISD high school teacher receives Navy recognition
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - The U.S. Navy has honored an Early College High School (ECHS) teacher for his role in influencing students to join the armed services. The Killeen Independent School District says Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) teacher Eric Fries served ...
Cornerback Devon Jordan bringing new leadership style to Baylor secondary
It didn’t take long for Devon Jordan to become a leader. He's experienced: “I’m an older brother to 10 siblings, so I’ve been having this leader role my whole life."...
Trib staff's high school football predictions for Week 1
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 1. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
Dorm sweet dorm
As the college school year begins, there are some elements dorm residents can add to personalize and maximize their smaller living space.
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Baylor volleyball leans on experience
They'll start the season in paradise, and that's great. They'd rather finish it in a different type of paradise.
Jordan brings SEC savvy to Bears
It didn't take long for Devon Jordan to emerge as a leader in the Baylor cornerbacks room.
The erosion of the 'I' in ISD
When Texas established "independent" school districts, the word "independent" was an intentional promise: The belief that local communities know best how to educate their own children....
A series of court rulings turned college football upside down. What's next?
Several former college football players returned to campus after legal rulings allowed veteran athletes an additional year of eligibility under a new NCAA age-based five-year model for playing seasons....
Idaho judge warns Kohberger attorneys over evidence rules in plea fight
An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and he is warning attorneys on both sides that he will hold any new evidence in the case to a strict legal standard. Fourth District ...
BSW Health announces new McLane Children's president
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Scott & White Health has announced the new president of the McLane Children’s Medical Center. BSW Health says Bonifacio “Ben” Benitez III will join the organization effective September 28. This is following a leadership transition which started aft...
Mac Engel: An ugly offseason did not prevent Texas Tech from setting the record it craves
FORT WORTH, Texas — Say whatever you want about Texas Tech’s “behaviors” this offseason, but this week the university on the Plains announced a school-record enrollment of 45,812. This is an increase of 3,859 from last year’s class. The incoming…...
Linebackers look to provide stability in evolving defense
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor’s defense will be revamped heading into the 2026 season. A new coordinator, new assistant coaches and new players come to Waco to overhaul a defense that struggled last year. While many position groups brought in new personnel and styles, t...
Baylor students find new ways to navigate rising textbook costs
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Textbook prices keep climbing, but buying a hard copy isn’t the only way Baylor students are accessing course materials. From Follett Fees to Canvas and library course reserves, students are finding ways to get what they need for class without always p...
Why students benefit greatly from summer internships
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Summer internships are often considered a bridge between studying and working. However, the nature and purpose of summer internships have evolved, making it harder for students to secure authentic experiences. Despite this, the Baylor Career Center h...
Tuberculosis case reported in Waco; Baylor says campus not at risk
By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community. In an email sent to student...
Truett Seminary announces new ‘extension campus’ in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open a new campus in Dallas beginning next academic year, the university announced this month. The new location is in partnership with Park Cities Baptist Church, a North Dallas church that will ...
Background beats to get you through each assignment
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Now that school is back in session, you may find yourself with a flood of readings, projects, essays and tests coming your way. Though the waves may seem fierce, there is a lifeline to keep you from going too deep: music. However, not all homew...
New TJ Maxx to offer wares to Waco
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students used to making a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin or even Houston just for their TJ Maxx fix, the wait is almost over. TJ Maxx is set to open its first Waco location late September at 4328 W. Waco Drive, about 1...
Video: Education Secretary McMahon speaks in exclusive one-on-one interview
In an exclusive, one-on-one interview, Education Secretary Linda McMahon sat down with the Scripps News Group in Denver's Reporter Tyler Melito as she made a stop in Colorado for the Returning Education to the States Tour . The two met at John Adams Academy in Sterling Ranch, a s...
Bears soccer seeks response against Texas Longhorns after first loss
The sting of Baylor soccer’s first loss of the season won’t have much time to linger. The Bears have a chance to prove Sunday was an aberration.
Dist. 8-2A Div. I preview: Axtell, Valley Mills, Bosqueville, Dawson, Itasca, Riesel
None of the coaches in District 8-2A Div. I were surprised to see the same core six schools stay lumped together during the UIL’s biennial realignment and redistricting process....
Killeen ISD special needs students left without bus service in second week of school
A Killeen family is raising concerns after special needs students were left without school bus transportation in the second week of classes at Killeen ISD. Kamarion Knight, a student diagnosed with autism at a young age, depends on a strict daily routine. His aunt, Shanteral Saun...
Cottonwood hosting inaugural Clyde Hart Classic to benefit scholarship
The Coach Clyde Hart Classic will benefit an endowed scholarship in Hart’s name that will go to benefit former Baylor track athletes who are still working toward finishing their degrees....
TSTC program meets demand for advanced manufacturing skills
Texas State Technical College’s new Advanced Manufacturing program in Harlingen trains students in automation, robotics and maintenance to meet regional workforce needs....
A year older, another year better: Baylor volleyball leaning on its experience
The Baylor volleyball team will start the season in paradise, and that’s great. They’d rather finish it in a different type of paradise.
Texas high school football team playing in Ireland tournament
TCU is set to start its football season Saturday against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland.