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200 courses cut from offerings at Texas A&M system schools
Students at 11 Texas A&M University System schools will see fewer classes related to LGBTQ literature, climate change and women writers meet graduation requirements under a proposal to remove more than 200 classes from general-education course lists....
Alpha Phi goes all paws in for women’s heart health
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer, Tierra Varela | LTVN Broadcast Reporter Puppies, a bungee trampoline and pop-up shops drew students into Fountain Mall tonight, but at the heart of the festivities was Alpha Phi’s commitment to highlighting a cause that continues to affect women a...
Connally ISD cuts tax rate by 16 cents after paying down bond debt
Paying down district debt and a decision last year to consolidate campuses allowed the more than 16-cent tax rate reduction and budget cuts for Connally ISD....
CTC hosts Convocation to kick off new academic year
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College faculty and staff brought the spirit to Convocation 2026 on Friday! According to CTC, the program in the Anderson Campus Center was filled with fun, excitement and the energy as the College announced its enrollment growth for the ne...
UMHB ROTC Program to present annual 9/11 Memorial
BELTON, Texas (FOX 44) - The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor's ROTC program will be planting 2,977 American flags to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001. Flags will be planted at the Luther Memorial this Saturday at 9 a.m. to honor the 25th anniversary of the tragic day. ...
Lariat TV News: September 4th, 2026
By Claire-Marie Scott | LTVN Executive Producer, Aiden Richmond | LTVN Managing Editor Welcome back to Lariat TV News. This week, we preview football’s season opener versus Auburn in Atlanta. And in case you missed it, the Student Life Center has updated its hours and will now cl...
One True Podcast: Doug McNamee interview — a pre-football checkup with Baylor's AD
LISTEN: Doug McNamee joins One True Podcast and @ByZachSmith to talk about the Protect College Sports Act's benefits, the challenges and rewards of his job & more. #Big12...
Governor Abbott announces $872,000 in career training grants for central Texas schools
Texas awards $872,543 in JET grants to three Central Texas schools to fund equipment for career and technical training in automotive service and nursing....
Baylor using last season's primetime loss to Auburn as motivation in season opener
It would be easy to overlook last season's opener between Baylor and Auburn since both teams are different. But Baylor's Palmer Williams and Kyland Reed haven't forgotten how they felt....
No. 20 Baylor volleyball hums past UNT to continue prolific start
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer , Rylie Painter | LTVN Sports Broadcast Reporter No. 20 Baylor volleyball has become one of the most consistent programs in the country since head coach Ryan McGuyre took over before the 2015 season. LTVN’s Rylie Painter has more from the Ferrell...
No. 22 Baylor soccer shuts out LSU 2-0 in third-straight win
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer After a defensive first thirty minutes, which saw No. 22 Baylor’s defense get put on its heels as the offense struggled, junior defender Sydney Miller made her run to the LSU penalty box down the left side. She placed a cross right to freshman for...
Students find belonging at LatinX, Asian Mosaic Nights
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer The Barfield Drawing Room bustled with students Wednesday and Thursday as people gathered to connect through culture at LatinX Night and Asian Mosaic Night. This marked the conclusion of the Mosaic Week hosted by the Multicultural Affairs Office. Bot...
Bears’ defense holds firm in 2-0 win at LSU
Baylor made the most of its chances Thursday night, scoring once in each half to defeat LSU, 2-0, at LSU Soccer Stadium.
Brotherly love: Kaden and Koltin Sieracki relishing chance to play together on Baylor offensive line
Thanksgiving dinners in the Sieracki household have always been filled with smiles and laughs. And food. Lots and lots of food. It takes a lot to fuel three DI athletes....
Memorial Dining Hall celebrates a brighter look after 14 years
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer To celebrate Memorial Dining Hall’s renovation, BaylorEats held the grand opening Thursday, welcoming students into an updated space that blends Baylor tradition with a more modern design. Jennifer Bohannon, marketing manager for BaylorEats, pla...
VIDEO: Cameron Yoe vs. Whitney highlights and interviews
WATCH: It was a crazy night at Waco ISD Stadium — check out all the sights and sounds from Cameron Yoe’s 62-61 upset win over No. 9 Whitney.
Center for Global Engagement Ambassadors light the way for international students
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer In Baylor’s fight song, the lyric “We’ll fling our Green and Gold afar” is often associated with graduates as they embark on their next chapter. Through the Center for Global Engagement Ambassador Program, however, some students are already lighting ...
New Waco food bank gives Baylor students a chance to ‘give back’
By Kamryn Anthis | Staff Writer A new Central Texas Food Bank facility in Waco is expected to expand access to food assistance for local families experiencing food insecurity. Located at 1402 Gholson Road, the new facility will serve Waco residents struggling to afford groceries ...
Texas A&M System removes courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
Students at 11 Texas A&M University System schools will see fewer classes related to LGBTQ literature, climate change and women writers meet graduation requirements under a proposal to remove more than 200 classes from general-education course lists....
Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Texas’ chief financial officer requested that lawmakers double the amount of money available for the state's private school voucher program, resulting in a total of more than $2 billion....
Baylor volleyball mashes Mean Green with sweep in home opener
With a pair of players smacking double-digit kill performances, Baylor’s 20th-ranked volleyball team swept North Texas in the Bears’ home opener.
Week 2 Centex football: Thursday night scores
Week 2 got off to a great start with a thriller at Waco ISD Stadium between the Yoemen and Wildcats. Here are all the Centex scores from Thursday night....
Mart ISD athletic director/head football coach resigns
MART, Texas (FOX 44) - The Mart Independent School District has announced that Chris Lancaster has resigned from his position as Athletic Director/Head Football Coach. The district says it is grateful for Coach Lancaster's time, leadership and dedication to Mart ISD and its athle...
KISD: Ellison HS in lockdown due to 'reported anonymous safety concern'
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Killeen's Ellison High School is in a lockdown due to a reported anonymous safety concern. The Killeen Independent School District says the lockdown was initiated around 1:43 p.m. Thursday. Familes were notified families by phone, text and email. As of 2...
SEC sues LSU, alleging a coordinated push to recruit ex-pro athletes in defiance of rules
The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU and its leadership in Alabama federal court on Thursday, alleging the school had waged a deliberate and coordinated campaign to recruit professional athletes against league rules. The extraordinary step against one of the le...
Zach Smith: Ever wondered what it's like behind the scenes of a Baylor road game? We're about to find out
When Baylor faces Auburn at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Waco Trib beat writer Zach Smith's coverage will look a little different. He's embedding with the Bears for their season-opening trip....
Baylor cross country brings confidence and experience into season
By Aidan O’Connor | Sports Writer Confidence and experience are the backbone of champions and Baylor cross country believes it has both in spades. “With experience, you have a lot more consistency,” head coach David Barnett said. “There’s a big gap between your best race and your...
Baylor women’s golf enters 2026 with young, talented roster
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer The 2025 season for the Baylor women’s golf team proved to be yet another successful season in the Jay Goble era. The Bears finished third in the NCAA Waco Regional, earning them their sixth consecutive trip to the NCAA championship. The Bears wen...
Peach Bowl CEO embraces authenticity, exposure in NIL-focused Aflac Kickoff Game
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Name, image and likeness have been the three most prevalent words surrounding college sports over the past five years. NIL has taken many forms and shapes as schools and athletic departments across the country have tried to navigate it , including...
Seventh and James Church plans new sanctuary after old building demolished for student housing
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer After Seventh and James Baptist Church sold half of its five acres last fall, construction of a 600-bed student housing complex is underway. Now that its sanctuary has been torn down, the church has launched a fundraising campaign to build a new s...
Renovation in Morrison Hall to improve academic spaces, accessibility
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor began a full renovation of the first floor of Morrison Hall early this past summer, leading to a suspension of classes for the Fall 2026 semester in anticipation of a Spring 2027 reopening. The renovation will include aesthetic touch...
Career Center connects students with on- and off-campus part-time jobs
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Baylor students explored dozens of on- and off-campus employment opportunities at the Career Center’s part-time job fair, where employers recruited students looking to build their resumes and gain practical experience. The Career Center hosted the fair...
The importance of not losing your identity to an algorithm
By Lauren Havens | LTVN Broadcast Reporter I wonder how different I would be if I had grown up without an algorithm watching me grow up too. I got on social media my freshman year of high school. At an age when I was already trying to figure out who I was, I suddenly had thousand...
No. 22 Bears soccer looks to keep SEC streak rolling at LSU
Baylor’s nonconference schedule is dwindling in a hurry. As it nears the finish line, the 22nd-ranked Bears have another opportunity to pass a test at LSU at 7 p.m. Thursday....
Hill County superintendent retiring after 20 years of service
The superintendent at Aquilla ISD is hanging up his hat. After more than 20 years, Dr. David Edison is retiring. Dr. Edison talked about the time hes spent at the school district. Dr. Edison will retire after the 2026-2027 school year. When I pulled up to this place 20 years ago,...
Freshmen set tone for future church homes
Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer When Welcome Week ends and classes start, churchgoing freshmen start wondering where they should spend their Sundays. Each new student might church hop for weeks trying to find what traits they are looking for in a church. For Waco newcomers lik...
Baylor defensive lineman Traevon Mitchell granted TRO, eligible for first two games
Baylor defensive lineman Traevon Mitchell will play for Baylor for the time being after being granted a TRO on Wednesday. His temporary injunction hearing is set for Sept. 15....
Former Baylor star Thomas Everett making Saturday appearance in Waco
Former Baylor football star Thomas Everett will be back in Waco Saturday for an appearance at Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Richland Mall.
DCTF aims to locate 'Capital of Texas High School Football'
Is your hometown the Capital of Texas High School Football?
Vanguard announces 2026 Hall of Fame class
Vanguard College Preparatory School has announced its 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame class, with five former Vikings set to be inducted Sept. 26.
Victory+ shutdown leaves UIL searching for new state game platform
Texas high school football just lost one of its biggest streaming platforms, and with it, a five-year deal to broadcast the UIL state championships that was barely a year old....
AI carts may be boosting spending for consumers according to a new study
Artificial intelligence is already helping people decide what to buy and even what to eat, but is it really making life easier or just helping retailers sell more? A new study from Bayes Business School in London found customers using smart carts spent 32 percent more at the supe...
High school notebook: Midway navigating construction hurdles, but excited about future
Midway High School is in the midst of a $14.5-million athletic construction project that undoubtedly has led to some nuisances. But the end result should be more than worth it....
No. 20 Baylor volleyball draws unbeaten North Texas for home opener
The Bears should be riding a wave of confidence after that unbeaten run in the Hawaiian Airlines Wahine Volleyball Classic in Honolulu last weekend.
Trib staff's high school football predictions for Week 2
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 2. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
Local students decorate sidewalks with art
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Many McLennan County sidewalks are becoming a little more colorful as they become spaces for the creations of area students. Its part of something called the Sidewalk Obstacle Course Project, a partnership between Creative Waco and the McLennan County Health Di...
Big 12 power poll: Texas Tech leads a wide-open race entering 2026, Baylor 11th
1. Texas Tech: There was so much off-season drama following quarterback Brendan Sorsby, but it’s easy to forget that the Red Raiders will have an elite defense....
Why are school photos so expensive? Here's how to cut those costs
Back-to-school spending doesn't end with new supplies and clothing. Picture day season is here which can add hundreds of dollars to the family budget. The brand Capturely found most families spend $25 to $60 per child for traditional print packages, though prices can climb as hig...
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Independent report finds credible sexual misconduct allegations against social work professor, adult clergy sexual abuse researcher
By Kalena Reynolds | Editor-in-Chief An independent investigation found credible allegations that Dr. David Pooler, a professor in Baylor’s Diana R. Garland School of Social Work, engaged in sexual misconduct and violated professional boundaries. The allegations involved survivor...
Baylor celebrates $30 million gift with Moody School of Education sign unveiling
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Baylor faculty, students and administration gathered outside Marrs McLean Science Building Tuesday to celebrate the unveiling of the new Moody School of Education sign. Student ambassadors pulled back the tarps covering the new sign as President Linda ...