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Some Waco TAPPS high school football teams start play next week
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: By MICHAEL HAAG , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· August 15, 2026
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Key takeaway The changes include the introduction of a new Week 0, signaling an earlier start to the season.
Local high school football teams in Waco are preparing for the start of their season. Some teams will begin play next week as part of the TAPPS regular season kickoff. This marks the beginning of a new schedule for TAPPS football, which has undergone a major overhaul.
The changes include the introduction of a new Week 0, signaling an earlier start to the season. Further details about the new TAPPS football calendar and schedule can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Category: schools ·
Published: August 15, 2026 ·
Source: Waco Tribune-Herald ·
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What is this story about? Local high school football teams in Waco are preparing for the start of their season. Some teams will begin play next week as part of the TAPPS regular season kickoff. This marks the beginning of a…
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