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Waco-area news briefs: 80th West Fair and Rodeo opens Thursday
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· August 3, 2026
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Key takeaway One upcoming event is the 80th West Fair and Rodeo, which is scheduled to open on Thursday.
Local events are taking place in the Waco area. One upcoming event is the 80th West Fair and Rodeo, which is scheduled to open on Thursday. Further information about this and other local items of interest can be found in the Waco Tribune-Herald.
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Category: local Published: August 3, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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