McLennan County approves 4-cent tax rate hike and new budget
Commissioners continued making budget cuts Tuesday morning, ultimately trimming an initial proposal for a 6-cent tax rate hike to 4 cents.
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University holds off Rudder in pivotal 8-5A district game
Rudder's chances of postseason dim in loss to Waco University
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Lake Belton improves postseason chances, spoils Bryan's Senior Night
The Lake Belton Broncos rolled to a 52-21 victory over the Bryan Vikings on Friday night at Merrill Green Stadium.
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Early voting continues this weekend for the Nov. 3 midterm elections
Early voting started Monday and runs through Oct. 30 for the Nov. 3 general election.
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Lorena shakes off turnovers, unleashes on Troy for pivotal 63-35 district win
Lorena overcame three first-half turnovers and Jaxon Blancett finished with six touchdown passes as the Leopards cruised past Troy, 63-35, on Friday night at Trojan Stadium....
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Baylor climbs from hole for reverse sweep against Houston
Give the Bears some overtime pay for this one.
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Man in stable condition after Waco Richter Ave. shooting
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The Waco Police Department is working to identify a suspect in a Friday evening shooting. The department tells FOX 44 News that officers were called to the 1900 block of Richter Avenue just before 6 p.m. Friday. This was regarding a man who had been shot. T...
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Latest Forecast with Meteorologist Sean Ryan
Quiet weather is expected across the area this weekend. Temperatures will warm into the 80s beneath partly cloudy skies, with lows in the upper-50s to lower 60s. Winds will be from the southeast generally around 10mph. No precipitation is expected....
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No. 3 Axtell Longhorns blank Bosqueville, 52-0, move closer to 4th straight district title
The third-ranked Longhorns overwhelmed Bosqueville, 52-0, at Bulldog Stadium, which extended their winning streak to eight games and moved them one step closer to another outright district championship....
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It's a house party, Modoc-style: Pirates pound Salado in long-awaited home return
At long last, La Vega found its way home. Hey, if you’re there, might as well make yourself comfortable, right?
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BAC helps bring ADPi’s Harvest for Hope philanthropy event to life
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer On Friday night, Fountain Mall buzzed with fall festivities, from a petting zoo to a dunk tank to painting tote bags. Alpha Delta Pi hosted its annual fall philanthropy event, Harvest for Hope, with support from the Baylor Activities Council. Since...
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Baylor never trails against No. 3 Illinois, pockets another impressive exhibition win
The season hasn’t even tipped off yet, and Baylor already has a couple of impressive notches on its belt.