The start of a new school year is nearing for students in the Waco Independent School District. Details about the upcoming school year are available from local news source KWTX. For more information about the first day of school, readers can refer to KWTX, which has reported on the approaching start of classes for Waco ISD students.
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Trump administration cites Mexia case to warn against nursing home voter fraud
When Kelly Brunner was tasked in 2020 with getting the State Supported Living Center in Mexia ready to vote, she was excited to assist the r…
Texas Lottery retailers, including in Waco, cited for breaking rules, but kept $1M in commissions
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Brandon Enos: Why Texas must rethink attendance, funding and school accountability
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Games of Texas opening ceremonies kick off at Legends Event Center in Bryan
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A weak cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to locations along the Red River late this evening and tonight. Isolated to …
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission fines George Santos for alleged manipulative trading
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Waco PD seeking help to locate the parents of a found child
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Bell County Comic Con returns for its 10th year, biggest event yet
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