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Hugging the spirit of unity
By Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
As America approaches the United States' 250th anniversary, programs are being organized across the country to mark the occasion. Perhaps the first local celebration occurred recently at McLennan Community College's Ball Performing Arts Center when the Waco Community Band and…
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
Reading time: 1 min
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