Election Day is coming fast. Here's what voters should know
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across the country will head to the polls to decide federal, state and local races. Here's what you need to know before Election Day.
On Tuesday, Nov. 3, voters across the country will head to the polls to decide federal, state and local races. Here's what you need to know before Election Day.
safety
A high-speed train slammed into the rear of another train that had stopped, derailing two cars and killing at least 30 people on Wednesday in central Spain, authorities said. The regional president of Castilla La Mancha, Emiliano Garca-Page, said at least 30 people died in the cr...
government
Gas prices, health care and the war in Iran may be among the issues dominating voters' attention this election, but another enormous financial challenge awaits the next Congress: Social Security. The group of senators elected this year will take office for six-year terms, putting...
News
Warm temperatures remain with a slight uptick in humidity. Overall, it will be mostly dry, but an isolated storm cannot be ruled out for this afternoon. We have a 20% opportunity for rain. Chances bump up to 30% on Thursday as a system to the west gets closer to our area. Our hig...
News
For all the power Americans give their presidents, there are significant limits to their influence over the U.S. economy. The White House has no direct control over the cost of gasoline or grocery prices, and the institution most able to influence monetary policy the Federal Rese...
schools
Rapoport Academy introduced its middle school's Green School Youth Garden Project on Tuesday, funded by a $20,000 Keep America Beautiful grant.
library
A Waco Realtor is warning Central Texans to take a closer look at online real estate listings after discovering scammers were using information and photos from her properties to advertise homes that were not actually available through them. Mandy Chiota, a Realtor with EG Realty,...
News
As National Estate Planning Awareness Week was ending, a friend reached out about her aging parents. During a recent visit, she realized they had some real physical challenges, and she worried that their affairs were not in order. “Do you…...
government
Early voting hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. through Friday at five sites, available to all voters registered in the county:
parks
Saturday's Día de los Muertos parade has reverted to its usual route along University Parks Drive, after organizers had announced a new route for this year....
schools
The Heart of Texas Area Agency on Aging will host two free Medicare educational meetings in November to help residents better understand coverage options....
parks
The Waco Symphony Council and Cameron Park Zoo will present Zoo Tunes from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8, combining live music, animal encounters and family-friendly activities during an afternoon at Cameron Park Zoo, 1701 N. Fourth St....
