Robert Baird: Is a dangerous new species coming into existence?
Should we begin to consider the possibility that artificial intelligence agents are a new species, one that might be an existential threat to our own species?
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Texas Wind's winning streak halted by powerful Nazarene
The gusts didn't blow Texas Wind's way on this night.
schools
Late surge sends BYU volleyball over Baylor in five-set Big 12 squabble
A year ago, it was Baylor that deflected BYU in five sets in Waco. On Friday night, the Cougars exacted their revenge in similar fashion.
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China Spring’s fight remains, but so does its frustrating finish in 42-21 loss to Brownwood
China Spring keeps showing the fight. On Friday night, the Cougars just couldn’t find the finish once again, as Brownwood pulled away late for a 42-21 win....
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Rosebud-Lott uses big first half to surge past Bruceville-Eddy in district opener
Rosebud-Lott jumped out to a massive first-half lead and never looked back, racing to a 40-7 win over Bruceville-Eddy at home on Friday night.
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Midway Panthers derail Lake Belton's hopes of a shootout with bruising 58-22 blowout
After both offenses came out blazing, Midway’s defense buckled down thereafter, helping the Panthers pound their way to a 58-22 road win over Lake Belton, chock-full of MHS offensive highlights....
schools
La Vega takes the ball, spotlight in winning DJ Classic with 6 turnovers vs. Waco High
Derrick Johnson presided over the DJ Classic on Friday night at Waco ISD Stadium. But the La Vega Pirates took away the spotlight by taking away the football....
government
Harry Harelik: What's on the ballot? More than candidates
Waiting to become knowledgeable until the day before a vote is to be cast is no longer a wise choice. The time to determine a prudent vote is now.
parks
Ray Perryman: Examining the causes of this affordability crisis
Over the past few years, the cost of living has increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans. It is a hot-button campaign topic at present, but the real issue is much more…...
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Hydra Fire 100% Contained
BOSQUE COUNTY, Texas (FOX 44) - The Hydra Fire is now 100% contained, according to the Bosque County Office of Emergency Management. "It is important to understand that 100% containment does not mean the fire is completely over or that crews simply walk away. Containment means fi...
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CNN left off Air Force One for Trump's upcoming trip, White House signals in new media restriction
The White House signaled Friday night that CNN would be left off Air Force One for President Donald Trumps Saturday trip, the latest media restriction from the administration in an ongoing dispute with First Amendment implications. The news organization was replaced by Real Ameri...
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Increased beef imports still haven't brought relief for high consumer prices
The government has imported thousands of pounds of beef, but prices for consumers have remained stubbornly high. The Farm Bureau Federation tracked ground beef prices at 41 grocery stores across 22 states. It found the average price only dropped $0.16 a pound, from $7.29 to $7.13...