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Central Texas community mourns loss of beloved youth baseball and softball coach Alberto ‘Coach Bert’ Lopez
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · As published by KWTX
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Alberto 'Coach Bert' Lopez was a well-known figure in youth baseball and softball.
A beloved coach in Central Texas has passed away, prompting an outpouring of grief from the community. Alberto 'Coach Bert' Lopez was a well-known figure in youth baseball and softball. Details about his life and legacy are being shared by those who knew him, and more information is available from local news sources.
The community is coming together to mourn the loss of Coach Bert, a man who clearly had a significant impact on the lives of many young athletes in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 27, 2026 ·
Source: KWTX ·
Reading time: 1 min
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