WISD aims to slow principal turnover
The upcoming school year will find new faces behind the principal's desk at seven of the 17 schools managed by Waco Independent School District.
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Jill On Money: How to support, not enable adult kids
With annual inflation at a three-year high (4.2 percent), housing costs elevated, and student loan debt crushing millions of borrowers, it's no surprise that many young adults are leaning on their parents for financial help....
A toast to the tuba — and the value of music education
When the book “The Perfect Tuba” landed on my desk, I thought, “I’ll have to ask Robert Carpenter about this.” Every Central Florida music fan knows he’s the go-to guy for all things tuba. Turns out “Perfect Tuba” author Sam…...
Waco ISD seeks to slow principal turnover
Seven Waco ISD schools will start next school year with a different principal than they had a year earlier.
Help Waco PD ‘Stuff the Cruiser’ with school supplies! - FOX 44
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PHOTOS: Demolition underway at Seventh & James Baptist
The 128-year-old congregation plans to build a new sanctuary with proceeds from the recent sale of about half its land to a student-housing developer.
Cove ISD student scores improve, students ready for college or military
Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX44) - Copperas Cove ISD trustees got some good news when they received an update on STAAR test results in their Monday meeting. The report on 3rd-8th grade performance showed improvement on 12 of 18 tests. There was also improvement on high school end-of-cou...
Summer learning gap can grow as families face cost, transportation barriers
For many students, summer break can mean falling behind academically and missing out on other opportunities that help build confidence and social skills.Aron Boxer, founder and CEO of Diversified Education Services, said transportation and cost are among the biggest barriers keep...
TSTC electrical construction program meets workforce need
Texas State Technical College’s new Electrical Construction program in Fort Bend County prepares students for high-demand electrician careers with hands-on lab training....
Midway Athletics names Ben Basden as new head baseball coach
Midway ISD announces Ben Basden as the new head baseball coach.Basden has been the pitching coach and assistant baseball coach at Midway for the past 11 seasons.In 2025, Basden was named the assistant coach of the year in 2025 by the National High School Baseball Coaches Associat...
FFA support
The Tractor Supply Foundation recently donated $5,000 each to local FFA chapters in Whitney and Belton, according to a public relations spokesperson. The money will go toward resources that assist students with projects, leadership development and practical agricultural experienc...
'He's not supposed to be here'
HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL
MURAL BATTLE
Students in Creative Waco's ArtPrenticeship program participate in their annual live mural battle at Brotherwell Brewing after Saturday's Juneteenth parade. The painting exhibition complemented activities at Eastside Market, which features local artists, vintage and handmade good...
Waco ISD OKs teacher raises, tech upgrades
Waco Independent School District trustees on Thursday approved $4.8 million in salary increases for teachers, administrators and staff plus another $2.6 million in upgrades in security, technology and transportation....
Students at TSTC in Waco receive medals in two events at recent SkillsUSA national conference
Texas State Technical College students came home with medals from the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference earlier this month in Atlanta....
Rick Steves’ Europe: Old-school joys in Portugal’s Nazaré
Tucked into a far corner of Europe, just two hours north of Lisbon, is one of my favorite beach towns: Nazaré, a Portuguese fishing town turned tourist retreat. Visitors are greeted by the energetic applause of the surf, widows with…...
40 years after grade school, Gen X friends reunited. Their shared childhood crush was the only guy there. - Upworthy
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Charlie Kirk shooting suspect’s roommate won’t have to testify at upcoming hearing
Efforts by Tyler Robinsons defense team to compel a key witness to testify at his upcoming preliminary hearing failed Monday.Robinson is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event at a Utah college campus last September. A preliminary hearing scheduled ...
Don't wait: What borrowers need to know about changing student loan plans
Changes taking effect July 1 could affect millions of borrowers who carried an average of $33,770 in student debt in 2025, according to the Education Data Initiative....
Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips (2026)
Summer is the ideal season for a road trip: schools are on break, the weather is warm, and there’s no shortage of places to explore. This year, nearly72%of American adults are planning some kind of road trip, with more than…...
Students in CTC Engineering Battle Bots class put their skills to the test
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Future engineers were hard at work at Central Texas College's College for Kids! CTC says students in its Engineering Battle Bots class put their creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test as they designed, built, and programmed robots ...
Twin City Toucans bring semi-pro soccer to Bryan-College Station at Bryan High School
The Twin City Toucans are bringing semi-professional soccer to Bryan-College Station, playing their first season at Bryan High School in USL League 2, a semi-professional developmental league. Twin City Toucans vs Lonestar FCOwner Rick Seabolt said Bryan ISD has played a key role...
Waco-area schools adding online options with change in state law
Four McLennan County public school districts will start the school year with scores of students not in their classrooms and they’re fine with that, if not hoping for more....
WWII sailor, 101, returns to ship
Paul Robbins missed his high school graduation because the 18-year-old had a war to fight.
Schools add online options with change in state law
Four McLennan County public school districts will start the school year with scores of students not in their classrooms and they're fine with that, if not hoping for more....
Student loan borrowers can get a 1% interest rate cut with one simple change
Federal student loan borrowers enrolled in automatic payments will be eligible for a 1% interest rate reduction beginning July 1, the Department of Education said.Borrowers who are already enrolled in auto pay, or who sign up by Sept. 30, 2026, will receive the temporary rate red...
New federal student loan limits take effect July 1, raising concerns for future Baylor grad students
New federal student loan limits take effect July 1, changing how much money future law, medical, and other graduate students can borrow for their education. At Baylor University, some students say the new limits could make pursuing advanced degrees more challenging for the next g...
Waco ISD approves employee raises, safety upgrades funded by former school sale - KCENTV.com
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Area high school students explore advanced manufacturing at the WorkSITE - Bryan College Station Eagle
Area high school students explor...
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