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Here's a look at the top five games of the week in Central Texas entering Week Three. Look for the rest of our big Friday night preview on wacotrib.com or in the Friday e-edition.
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Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
After another day of above normal temperatures on Wednesday, a cold front will approach the region from the northwest. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible (40-60% chance of rain) ahead of this front Thursday into Friday before much cooler temperatures arrive this...
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Weekend weather
Summer-like temperatures are sticking around across Central Texas. Most of us will be in the low 90s for most of the week, keeping conditions warm in October. A possible cold front could bring changes to our weather pattern next week. Isolated thunderstorms with rain chances may ...
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Heart O' Texas Fair beefs up security for 200,000 visitors
With an estimated 200,000 people expected to pass through the Heart O' Texas Fair & Rodeo, organizers say safety is a top priority and they're backing that up with hundreds of first responders on the grounds every day. Sgt. Charles Conner, chief security officer for the HOT Fair ...
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Waco weighs safe haven baby box for newborns
The Waco City Council is discussing the possibility of installing a safe haven baby box a secure, anonymous way for parents to surrender their newborns. Andrea Zimmerman, with the Families and Foster Care Coalition, spoke during Tuesday's city council meeting , urging council mem...
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Decoding Gen Alpha: 5 slang terms kids are using these days (and what they mean)
Gen Alpha’s slang can feel like an entirely different variant of the English language, shaped by TikTok, memes and Twitch streamers.
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Serena Williams 'excited' to play with her new signature Barbie doll with daughters
Serena Williams' mantel is crowded between her 23 Grand Slam singles trophies, 14 major doubles titles and four Olympic gold medals. Now, she'll have to find room for her Barbie....
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After making deal with Putin, Trump says it’s time for Ukraine to get a new president
President Donald Trump criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday, a day after announcing an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to increase Russian diesel exports to global markets. Speaking to reporters, Trump said Zelenskyy could have ended the ...
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Educators using food to teach science, social studies
Pilot Light created a food-based curriculum for educators to incorporate food, nutrition and the food system into core subjects, promoting active and enjoyable learning among students....
