A new report questions how ICE is spending taxpayer dollars. Investigators say the agency wasted millions of dollars on detention centers that were poorly planned, including unused tents at Guantanamo Bay and empty warehouses to hold detainees that never housed anyone. The report also points to t...
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Investigators with the Texas Rangers say adults at Camp Mystic were "aware of and consciously disregarded a substantial and unjustifiable risk of death to the campers in their care." Twenty-five young campers, two teenage counselors and Dick Eastland, the director of the all-girl...
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Extreme weather is creating a challenging growing season in McLennan County, with some local farmers reporting significant crop losses as record heat and a dramatic swing from flooding rains to prolonged drought take hold across Central Texas. WATCH HERE: This year's extreme weat...
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After years of planning and work, a $170 million construction project is set to transform downtown Waco into a major destination. The first phase of Barron's Branch, a historic redevelopment of the downtown area, is scheduled to begin next month near University Parks Drive. Tom B...
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The United States Postal Service has announced its recommended mailing dates for the holiday season, giving customers a timeline to ensure their packages and mail arrive before Dec. 25. RELATED STORY | USPS proposes holiday shipping price hikes for 2026 peak season For those ship...
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Central Texas College has launched a new cyber range, giving students hands-on experience in cybersecurity as demand for trained professionals continues to grow across the state and nation. The cyber range was funded through a $20,000 Carl D. Perkins federal grant and a $50,000 i...
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Watch the full story here: Bryan parks get shade structures to keep families cool and extend playtime Bryan City Council approved the purchase of shade structures for playgrounds at Sue Haswell Park, Tanglewood Park, and over the fitness equipment area at Greenbriar Park. Bryan a...
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It's still hot, and it will stay that way through early next week. Tonight should be a touch cooler with drier air in place. Lows should fall into the upper 60s and low 70s. Friday through Monday looks hot. Highs will be in the mid to upper 90s with lows in the 70s. There could b...
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Residents of Mexicos Pacific coast piled sandbags to protect beachfront shops and evacuated homes, while Hawaiis Big Island braced for potentially catastrophic flooding as two separate storms threatened their shores on Thursday. Hurricane Polo poured bands of heavy rain across Me...
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Several leaders of college athletes' rights organizations questioned if the Colorado football coach knew the details of the bill.
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How many people can say they’re the best in the world at what they do? Randy Reid has a pretty convincing argument.
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The National Iranian American Council (NIAC) Action, an advocacy group for Iranian-Americans, sued President Donald Trump on Thursday, arguing his administration's military campaign against Iran is unconstitutional absent approval by Congress. The lawsuit , filed in federal court...
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Apple will now let you lease your iPhone just like a car. The company is trying to entice more customers with leasing options for some phones, watches, computers and iPads. Its latest phone models can cost as much as $2,000. Leases for phones will start at about $18 a month, but ...
