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Waco-area news briefs: A&M Chemistry Road Show coming to Waco on Tuesday

By Waco Tribune-Herald · July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.

The Waco Tribune-Herald has reported on news briefs for the Waco area. One upcoming event is the A&M Chemistry Road Show, which is scheduled to take place in Waco on Tuesday.

Further details about the event and other items of interest in the area are available from the source. The Waco Tribune-Herald provides information on local news and events.

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