Hot hitting helps Baylor volleyball to sweep of UTEP
Baylor’s .336 hitting percentage marked a season high, and the Bears improved to 95-2 in the Ryan McGuyre Era when hitting .300 or better.
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Last-second equalizer forces No. 12 Baylor soccer into draw with No. 9 West Virginia
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Fifteen seconds separated No. 12 Baylor soccer from an upset over a top-10 team. They could taste their biggest win of the season and stay undefeated on the road. Baylor needed one stop on a last-second corner kick to secure its second ranked win ...
No. 18 Baylor volleyball surges past UTEP behind 3rd set rally
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 18 Baylor volleyball struggled to get past UTEP throughout their Friday night battle. The Bears found themselves trailing 20-15 in the third set while trying to secure the sweep. They gained some momentum on a kill from junior outside hitter ...
Baylor soccer draws West Virginia, 1-1, after Mountaineers’ last-second equalizer
Baylor was 18 seconds from another top-10 win. West Virginia scored on a corner kick in the final seconds to force a 1-1 draw in the Big 12 opener.
5 thoughts from Texas Tech's dramatic win over Houston: Red Raiders clear major hurdle in Big 12
LUBBOCK, Texas — On a Friday night when one head coach may have one-upped the other in the eyes of the Texas High School Coaches Association, at least Houston and Texas Tech didn’t offend college football fans with their play…...
Brandon Enos: If Texas can penalize schools over library books, it can reward real achievement, too — right?
Threatening to lower a district’s academic rating based on library book disputes misleads parents and penalizes entire communities.
Baylor's Keyonte George gets huge $157.5M extension from Utah Jazz. Was it worth it?
The Utah Jazz and Baylor alum Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension. As with all extensions, the instant question becomes: Is it worth it?...
Badenhorst, Bears to open season at ITA All-American Championships
Baylor men’s tennis gets its first look at the 2026-27 season this weekend, with six Bears set to compete at the ITA Men’s All-American Championships in Tulsa, Oklahoma....
Zero quit: Hosea Wheeler's never-give-up mentality paying dividends for Baylor defense
Hosea Wheeler had so many chances to give up. Even through homelessness, a long football journey and eligibility questions, the Baylor defensive lineman never did....
Kimeli's top-10 showing highlights Baylor at Alabama meet
Whether you're Baylor or Boaz, it's good to have Ruth on your side.
Who needs the forward pass? Bruceville-Eddy turns back clock with old-school approach
Bruceville-Eddy has completed just one pass this season, but the Eagles are 2-1 behind a bruising ground game that’s making old-school football work in 2026....
CTC Workshop Promotes Mental Wellness, Stress Management for Students
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - For many college students, the pace of daily life can feel overwhelming. Between classes, assignments, jobs, family responsibilities and financial pressures, stress can quickly build. To help students manage those challenges, Central Texas College recent...
First time TISD teachers get supply shopping spree
Temple. Tx (FOX44) - Nearly 40 first-year Temple Independent School District teachers got help with supplies for their classrooms with a district sponsored shopping spree Friday. Temple ISD treated the teachers to the shopping spree by using generous donations from the Temple Edu...
Former Temple High School teacher indicted on sex with student charges
Temple, Tx (FOX44) - A Bell County grand jury has indicted a former substitute teacher on six counts related to alleged sexual activities with Temple High School students. Thirty-one-year-old Keara Michelle Brady remained in the Bell County Jail Friday with her bond set at a tota...
Baylor baseball adds Charlotte slugger Todd Hudson
Baylor baseball added another veteran bat to its 2027 roster Friday, bringing in Charlotte transfer Todd Hudson.
NCAA berths up for grabs as Baylor women’s tennis opens fall slate
Baylor women’s tennis gets its first real test of the fall this weekend, with three Bears heading to Cary, North Carolina, for the ITA Women’s All-American Championships....
Lariat TV News: September 18th, 2026
By Claire Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Welcome back to Lariat TV News. This week we have more on James Talarico’s visit to Waco. And we preview football’s upcoming matchup against Louisiana Tech University. Plus, a new Baptist stude...
Baylor rededicates Black Gospel Archive with new exhibit, open house
Baylor University’s Black Gospel Archive will hold an open house this afternoon, sharing a new permanent exhibit on the history and impact of Black gospel music at a rededication event....
Lagway out for 2nd week
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway will likely miss his second straight game with an ankle injury.
Tau Kappa Epsilon sanctions leave chapter suspended through 2028
By Sophia Monson | Staff Writer Baylor’s Tau Kappa Epsilon chapter is suspended until Aug. 21, 2028, after multiple hazing incidents. According to Baylor’s current Hazing Transparency Report, the fraternity was found responsible for “Psychological / Emotional Hazing, Physical Haz...
Students build connection with business school dean at new office hours
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Business students have a new opportunity to take their ideas, questions and concerns directly to the top as Hankamer School of Business Dean David Szymanski opens his office to students. Szymanski opened his office to students Wednesday from 12:30 p.m....
PHOTOS: Greater Waco Legal Services celebrates Constitution Day
Greater Waco Legal Services, which offers affordable legal representation, celebrated the anniversary of the Constitution's signing with "Schoolhouse Rock" performances, art from local children and free food from Waco favorites....
Baylor blood drive turns donations into community impact
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer Baylor students rolled up their sleeves this week as a blood drive hosted by Health Services and Carter BloodCare filled every available appointment, continuing an effort that has collected 900 units of blood from the Baylor community over the p...
New NEMO Society strives for more creative tomorrow
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer Baylor’s newest student-led society hopes to inspire all students to think, dream, research and build. Honduras sophomore Cinthya Oliva and Lufkin sophomore Abigail Miranda founded NEMO Society together. Oliva said the society strives to prom...
Tri Delta flips pancakes, stacks up support for St. Jude
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer As if the Texas heat wasn’t hot enough, Baylor Tri Delta turned up the heat — and the griddles — a notch further. Baylor’s Tri Delta chapter hosted its fall philanthropy event, Delta House of Pancakes, Thursday evening on Fountain Mall. The event f...
Isabela Haggard relies on faith in unexpected journey to Baylor volleyball
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer In the transfer portal, rising sophomore setter Isabela Haggard had six visits set up. Baylor wasn’t one of them. She committed to the Bears in December in an unexpected turn to her offseason. She is now leading No. 18 Baylor volleyball (7-2) in ...
No. 9 Baylor equestrian drops season opener to South Dakota State
Baylor equestrian opened the season with a 12-8 loss to South Dakota State Thursday afternoon at the Willis Family Equestrian Center.
Baylor defense ranked 28th in the nation — ‘hitting things and wreaking havoc’
“We have a lot of confidence with the way we’re flying around and hitting things and wreaking havoc,” Baylor safety Michael Allen said.
High school notebook: Family feud to take center stage in Valor-Vanguard six-man showdown
These days, the four brothers still share a household. But for 48 minutes Friday night, they’ll be on opposite sides of the football field.
Award-winning country group Old Dominion comes to Foster Pavilion on Friday
Nashville country band Old Dominion, a 7-time winner of CMA Vocal Group of the Year honors, comes to Waco on Friday for concert at Baylor University’s Foster Pavilion....
Baylor's Big 12 basketball schedule features two dates with Jayhawks
Put those dates in ink — the Big 12 schedule for the Baylor men’s basketball team is complete.
How to get Baylor vs. Louisiana Tech on TV, radio
Baylor kicks off with Louisiana Tech at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19 from McLane Stadium in Waco, with the game airing on ESPNU. Here's how you can get the game....
Baylor women's basketball announces conference schedule
Baylor learned its Big 12 schedule on Thursday. The Bears will open conference play at Houston on Dec. 21 and finish the year at home against TCU on Feb. 28....
One True Podcast: Previewing Baylor/Louisiana Tech with former La. Tech quarterback Randy Robertson
LISTEN: Former Louisiana Tech QB Randy Robertston joins One True Podcast to talk about the game, the mindset of a quarterback, DJ Lagway's injury, the "Fan First" era at McLane and more. #Big12...
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway likely out for second consecutive game with ankle injury
Baylor quarterback DJ Lagway will reportedly miss his second straight game with an ankle injury.
‘We’re all getting screwed’ by top 1% influence, Talarico says
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer A packed room of Baylor students, faculty and staff gathered in the Hurd Welcome Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico brought his campaign to campus, focusing much of his message on affordability and the...
No. 18 Baylor volleyball bends but doesn’t break against UIW
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 18 Baylor volleyball entered Wednesday night searching for a tuneup match after facing the best team in the nation over the weekend. The Bears found themselves dominating a struggling Incarnate Word team through two sets. Both sides were neck...
Apply time-tested wisdom to new challenges from AI | Las Vegas Review-Journal
You don’t need AI to figure out why some big businesses invite government oversight.
Pro-life demonstration runs opposite Talarico campaign event
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Pro-life demonstrators joined students at 6 p.m. outside of the Mark and Paula Hurd Welcome Center ahead of Texas Senate candidate James Talarico’s campaign event Wednesday. BUPD moved the protest to the sidewalk. It dissolved soon after. S...
Trib staff's high school football predictions for Week 4
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 4. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
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Country stars come to Foster Pavilion
Nashville country band Old Dominion, a seven-time winner of the Country Music Association's Vocal Group of the Year honors, comes to Waco on Friday for a 7:30 p.m. concert at Baylor University's Foster Pavilion, 650 S. University Parks Drive....
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‘Make America Affordable Again’: Talarico addresses packed Baylor crowd
By Hannah Webb | News Editor, Owen Carson | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Red “Make America Affordable Again” campaign signs waved throughout a packed Mark & Paula Hurd Grand Ballroom Wednesday night as Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico took the stage at Baylor. LTVN’s Ow...
Week 4 preview: China Spring (1-2) at Glen Rose (2-1)
The margins in Texas high school football games are razor thin, and China Spring has learned that lesson probably harder than anyone in Central Texas.
KKG’s Kappa Karnival focuses on mental health, community
By Joana Karoshi | Staff Writer Kappa Kappa Gamma hosted its annual philanthropy event, Kappa Karnival, Wednesday evening, featuring games, music, face painting and other activities to bring Baylor students together and raise awareness for mental health and well-being. The event ...
Meet ‘Randos,’ the 600-member volleyball community hiding in plain sight
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer At the start of the fall semester, Baylor hosts Late Night — a massive club fair featuring over 400 clubs and organizations. But for Randos, community isn’t found on Fountain Mall; rather, it is found in a GroupMe. Although it’s not an official cam...
Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico makes campaign stop at Baylor University
Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico campaigned at Baylor University, speaking at a private event for students and faculty. WATCH HERE: Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico makes campaign stop at Baylor University "All across this state, everywhere I go, everyone...
Generosity has its limits: Baylor looking to limit its silly giveaways
In terms of community outreach, Baylor wants to be known as charitable. As for the field, though, the Bears would like to be a heck of a lot more stingy....
Starting fast remains paramount for Baylor in nonconference closer against Louisiana Tech
Dave Aranda has been preaching the importance of starting fast for two weeks. Baylor has one more chance to do it before conference play begins against Louisiana Tech on Saturday....
Baylor finds more stars in the constellation, shows balance in win over UIW
On Wednesday night, however, the Bears proved they don’t always need Ksenia Rakhmanchik — aka “Ksusha” — to be a giant to win.
Ross Perot Jr. to speak in Waco
Those old enough to remember Ross Perot, and even those who aren't, may enjoy the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce's State of the Nation Luncheon scheduled Oct. 8 at the Baylor Club....
Baylor soccer’s Alvarez earns weekly Big 12 honor
Baylor goalkeeper Azul Alvarez was named the Big 12 Goalkeeper of the Week on Wednesday after helping the Bears close nonconference play with two wins....
Baylor equestrian readies for rare season opener in Waco
Baylor equestrian will open its 2026-27 season at home for the first time in eight years, hosting South Dakota State at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Willis Family Equestrian Center....
Aquilla ISD put on brief lockdown Wednesday morning
AQUILLA, Texas (FOX 44) - UPDATE: A brief lockdown occurred at the Aquilla Independent School District on Wednesday morning. Hill County Sheriff Hunter Barnes issued a statement to residents, saying a brief incident occurred in the 700 Block of North Richards. FOX 44 News has lea...