The Waco
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....
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...
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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 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....
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.”...
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....
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...
Check out a breakdown of many of the top games to watch in Week 1 of the high school football season.
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...
Outside known contacts, there is little concern of the disease spreading, Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Director Stephanie Alvey said.
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....
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, 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 ...
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."...
PREDICTIONS: The Trib staff picks every local game for Week 1. #txhsfb #TribFridayNight #TribThursdayNight
As the college school year begins, there are some elements dorm residents can add to personalize and maximize their smaller living space.
ECONOMY
They'll start the season in paradise, and that's great. They'd rather finish it in a different type of paradise.
It didn't take long for Devon Jordan to emerge as a leader in the Baylor cornerbacks room.
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....
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....
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 ...
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...
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…...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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....
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...
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....
Texas State Technical College’s new Advanced Manufacturing program in Harlingen trains students in automation, robotics and maintenance to meet regional workforce needs....
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.
TCU is set to start its football season Saturday against North Carolina in Dublin, Ireland.
A transfer of wealth from young to old, a flawed education system and polarizing technology platforms have produced a generation of Americans who no longer believe in America. According to Gallup, 75% of baby boomers feel very or extremely proud…...
NORFOLK, Va. — You desperately miss college football. Noon-to-1 a.m., viewing marathons that make binge-watching “Ted Lasso” look like a sprint. Overserved and overcaffeinated student sections. Inexplicable plays and unfathomable results. You are beyond exhausted by the offseason...
CAMERON, Texas (FOX 44) - High school football season is here - and behind every powerful performance is hard work, dedication, and countless hours of practice. And it's not just the football teams who are preparing, it's several different teams - including high school bands! Acc...
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Senior running back Dawson Pendergrass was gearing up for a strong 2026 campaign after breaking out as a sophomore. He thrived under a mainly two-back system with former Baylor running back Bryson Washington. The duo contributed to Baylor becoming...
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer If you are coming to Baylor from outside of Texas, you may have noticed that Texas’ summer heat can be intense. The state’s large size, southern location, continental climate and recurring high-pressure systems all contribute to its high tempera...
By Tripp Henderson | Staff Writer Dr. Stephen Sloan, Baylor history professor and director of the Institute for Oral History, has been named a 2026 Piper Professor, an award recognizing 10 Texas professors each year for outstanding achievement and dedication to teaching. The Minn...
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer The 2025 season gave the Baylor soccer glimpses of its memorable 2018. The Bears’ 12 regular season wins was their best mark in the last seven years. They also made a run on the national stage, going to the Sweet 16 and erasing another seven-year ...
By Elliott Nace | Assistant News Editor Baylor’s College of Arts and Sciences announced a restructuring of the Creative Arts Experience (CAE) requirement for all undergraduate students in the college, effective June 1. The new system eliminates CAEs as a standalone degree require...
After a gruesome knee injury derailed his junior season, Baylor commit Davontrae “D-Train” Kirkland spent many months rehabbing. Now, the University star is back and ready for one last ride....
DALLAS — Remember when college athletes couldn’t wait to turn pro so they could buy their mama a house and feed their babies and stop faking that they were going to class? These days football players are staying in school…...
Baylor women’s tennis added another newcomer Tuesday, with coach Joey Scrivano announcing the signing of Gao Duanrui to the 2026-27 roster.
