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Taylor Farms, the produce supplier at the center of the massive U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, changed the way America eats after launching branded, prepackaged and washed chopped salads more than a decade ago....
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Data-center boom ripples through US supply chains
Generac is best known for making backyard generators that rumble to life after power failures.
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Brick Convention returns with new Lego features
Worlds built from imagination, wit and hard plastic return to the Extraco Events Center's Base facility this weekend with the return of the Waco Brick Convention, a commercial celebration built with Lego brand building blocks....
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AI-generated music barred from charts after Madonna controversy
AI-generated music will be excluded from Australia's music charts starting this week, the country's peak music trade group said, following controversy over an Australian DJ's cover of Madonna's "Like a Prayer" topping local music charts....
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Baylor volleyball leans on experience
They'll start the season in paradise, and that's great. They'd rather finish it in a different type of paradise.
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Art Briles makes coaching debut at Eastern New Mexico
It's Week 0 for college football, which means an early start for four of New Mexico's five NCAA programs. Two of those games are Thursday with Western New Mexico heading to Alamosa, Colorado, to face Adams State, and the one…...
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SEC joins Big 10 in preventing former pros
The SEC has joined the Big Ten in preventing former NFL players and other professional athletes from returning to play college sports. The conference announced the new policy Tuesday evening following a meeting of the conference's presidents, chancellors and athletics…...
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Waco High opens season with Thursday game
7:30 p.m. Thursday at Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletic Complex
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Want more fun at McLane? Sing Willie
College football rocks. Except when it rolls. Of course, sometimes it grooves. Other times, it's an outright hootenanny.
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Jordan brings SEC savvy to Bears
It didn't take long for Devon Jordan to emerge as a leader in the Baylor cornerbacks room.
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'Visionary mind' behind digital watch dies at 95
A North Texas man who, as Johnny Carson said, "put Mickey Mouse out of work," has died.
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Bipartisan housing bill spurs real progress
In a rare bipartisan effort, both the U.S. House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades. The goal of the legislation is to make housing more affordable, primarily…...
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Voter enthusiasm gap steering midterms
We're near the end of the 2026 primary election season and the state of American democracy is looking — sigh of relief — better than expected.
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The erosion of the 'I' in ISD
When Texas established "independent" school districts, the word "independent" was an intentional promise: The belief that local communities know best how to educate their own children....
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States renew challenge to ballot restrictions
BOSTON — A coalition of Democratic-led states renewed their efforts Wednesday to block the U.S. Postal Service from implementing President Donald Trump's executive order restricting mail-in voting, seeking to prevent it from imposing new requirements before ballots go out for…...
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Actor Tim Curry dead at 80
Tim Curry, the baritone-voiced British actor who pranced to movie fame as a singing, lingerie-clad "sweet transvestite" in the 1975 cult classic "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died at the age of 80, Variety and other outlets reported....
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Report: Inflation still elevated above Fed goal
Annual U.S. inflation held steady in July well above the Federal Reserve's 2% target for the 65th straight month, and the unexpected pause in the decline from a recent war-induced peak is likely to intensify the central bank's debate over…...
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DOJ says it disrupted China hacking operation
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department said in a statement Wednesday it disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins and attempts on the U.S. Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Senate and other sensitive government agencies....
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OpenAI report reveals new details on hacking
WASHINGTON — AI agents spun up by OpenAI broke into its own networks during tests gone wrong, the company said in a report published Wednesday.
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Woodturners in Waco
The Southwest Association of Woodturners annual symposium will run Friday through Sunday at the Waco Convention Center, 100 Washington Ave.
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Science of Spirits
Transformation Waco will hold a "Science of Spirits" fundraiser from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd....
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Ranger HOF dinner
The Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum will celebrate the 50th anniversary of its Hall of Fame with a commemorative dinner Saturday at the John Knox Memorial Center, 100 Texas Ranger Trail....
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Art in the Garden
Art in the Garden, featuring garden-themed crafts, will run from 11 a.m. to noon Friday at Urban REAP, 1509 N. 15th St.
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Painting workshop
Cultivate Waco, 924 Austin Ave., Suite 100, will hold a Community Painting Workshop at 11 a.m. Saturday.
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A series of court rulings turned college football upside down. What's next?
Several former college football players returned to campus after legal rulings allowed veteran athletes an additional year of eligibility under a new NCAA age-based five-year model for playing seasons....
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Idaho judge warns Kohberger attorneys over evidence rules in plea fight
An Idaho judge has set the timeline for Bryan Kohberger's attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the murders of four University of Idaho students, and he is warning attorneys on both sides that he will hold any new evidence in the case to a strict legal standard. Fourth District ...
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Academy ISD passes balanced budget, lowers tax rate
LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Academy Independent School District's Board of Trustees has approved a balanced operating budget for the 2026–2027 school year, along with a lower tax rate. The district says this newly-adopted budget includes an approximately one percen...
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City of Killeen providing resources during extreme heat
KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - With high temperatures continuing across the region, the City of Killeen is reminding residents to take precautions against heat-related illnesses. Residents are welcome to take advantage of available resources at city facilities during normal business h...
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Kentucky officer accused of using police cameras to track ex over 2,000 times
A Kentucky police officer was arrested after authorities said he used the Flock Safety license plate reader camera system to track his ex-girlfriend over 2,000 times, marking the latest in a string of recent law enforcement officer resignations or arrests for alleged abuses of th...
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Death toll mounts, more than 1,000 missing in Nepal and China after Himalayan flood
More than 1,000 people are still missing in China and Nepal after a wall of ice, mud and rock collapsed into a mountain river, triggering a catastrophic flash flood....
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Finally some rain! But only minor relief from the heat.
Is that thunder I hear?? Finally some rain to help alleviate the very dry conditions... even if just a little. With this weak cold front passing through our area today, we will see a wet start to the day, then a chance for rain again in the afternoon. Temperatures will drop a few...
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California and the federal government battle over hospice fraud, as victims lose coverage and care
At 71 and a few years into retirement, Linda Henry felt like she was in good health, and only went to her doctor in Southern California for the occasional checkup. So it was a shock when she found out in 2024 that she had been enrolled in hospice, a specialized end-of-life care u...
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Nepal flash flood leaves 1,300 missing, including 65 Americans
The deadly flash flood in Nepal on Wednesday was likely caused by a huge chunk of a glacier that broke off and temporarily dammed a river, according to preliminary investigations by scientists. That may have led to the backed-up water surging downstream with enormous force a few ...
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MCC trustees approve lower tax rate hike, budget cuts
McLennan Community College trustees gave final approval Tuesday to a marginally lower tax rate than previously proposed, after administrators shaved another $18,000 from the college's $73.8 million budget....
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Retailers are getting billions in tariff refunds. Will you see any of it?
The Supreme Court struck down a sweeping set of federal tariffs, triggering a massive government payout to businesses that had paid into the system but whether that money makes it back to consumers depends largely on where you shop. The government collected an estimated $166 bill...
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Lego convention returns to Waco with exhibits, features and fun
Worlds built from imagination, wit and hard plastic return to Waco this weekend with the Waco Brick Convention, a commercial celebration built with Lego building blocks....
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BSW Health announces new McLane Children's president
TEMPLE, Texas (FOX 44) - Baylor Scott & White Health has announced the new president of the McLane Children’s Medical Center. BSW Health says Bonifacio “Ben” Benitez III will join the organization effective September 28. This is following a leadership transition which started aft...
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Exclusive: More than 150 Polymarket wallets may have traded on military secrets, research finds
Over 150 wallets on Polymarket International may have traded on inside U.S. military information, raising concerns that the market could broadcast signals exploitable by foreign adversaries, according to new research....
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Mac Engel: An ugly offseason did not prevent Texas Tech from setting the record it craves
FORT WORTH, Texas — Say whatever you want about Texas Tech’s “behaviors” this offseason, but this week the university on the Plains announced a school-record enrollment of 45,812. This is an increase of 3,859 from last year’s class. The incoming…...
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Tim Cowlishaw: Behind Rhett Lashlee and Kevin Jennings, once lost SMU football program is finding its way
DALLAS — The billboard along North Central Expressway, touting “K7NG OF DALLAS’’ — a Heisman Trophy campaign that involves a slightly tortured spelling of Kevin Jennings along with his jersey number — will be up soon enough. Whatever finger injury…...
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Linebackers look to provide stability in evolving defense
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Baylor’s defense will be revamped heading into the 2026 season. A new coordinator, new assistant coaches and new players come to Waco to overhaul a defense that struggled last year. While many position groups brought in new personnel and styles, t...
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Sieracki brothers cherish playing together again, leading transfer-heavy offensive line
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Writer It is not always easy raising two offensive linemen. This was reflected in David and Jennifer Sieracki’s grocery bill every week, but they di d not stop supporting their sons, fifth-year Kaden Sieracki and junior K oltin Sieracki. “It was expensiv...
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Baylor students find new ways to navigate rising textbook costs
By Jen Forse | Staff Writer Textbook prices keep climbing, but buying a hard copy isn’t the only way Baylor students are accessing course materials. From Follett Fees to Canvas and library course reserves, students are finding ways to get what they need for class without always p...
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‘There’s nothing like it’: Baylor Line voted No. 1 college walk-out tradition
By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Baylor Line’s claim to fame has always been that it is a “tradition like no other.” College football fans gave Baylor another reason to make that claim, as the Line was named the best walk-out tradition in college football. The tradition, which be...
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Why students benefit greatly from summer internships
By Giselle Lee | Staff Writer Summer internships are often considered a bridge between studying and working. However, the nature and purpose of summer internships have evolved, making it harder for students to secure authentic experiences. Despite this, the Baylor Career Center h...
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Tuberculosis case reported in Waco; Baylor says campus not at risk
By Hannah Webb | News Editor The Waco-McLennan County Public Health District notified Baylor Wednesday of an active tuberculosis case in the greater Waco community. University officials said there is no ongoing risk of exposure to the Baylor community. In an email sent to student...
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Truett Seminary announces new ‘extension campus’ in Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex
By Josh Siatkowski | Lead Writer Baylor’s George W. Truett Theological Seminary will open a new campus in Dallas beginning next academic year, the university announced this month. The new location is in partnership with Park Cities Baptist Church, a North Dallas church that will ...
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Woman charged after stabbing and structure fire in Moffat
MOFFAT, Texas (KXXV) A woman has been arrested and charged after a stabbing and structure fire in Moffat Monday, according to the Bell County Sheriff's Office. 35-year-old Michelle Elizabeth Pueller was charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and one co...
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Background beats to get you through each assignment
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Now that school is back in session, you may find yourself with a flood of readings, projects, essays and tests coming your way. Though the waves may seem fierce, there is a lifeline to keep you from going too deep: music. However, not all homew...
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New TJ Maxx to offer wares to Waco
By Rhea Choudhary | Arts & Life Writer For Baylor students used to making a trip to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Austin or even Houston just for their TJ Maxx fix, the wait is almost over. TJ Maxx is set to open its first Waco location late September at 4328 W. Waco Drive, about 1...
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Parasites in produce: The costly cuts of the FDA
By The Editorial Board A lot has happened since we left campus last spring: America turned 250 years old, Europeans discovered Buc-ee’s during the FIFA World Cup and the largest known outbreak of Cyclospora ever was recorded in the U.S., leading to over 15,000 confirmed cases fro...