Waco-area news briefs: CROP Hunger Walk, benefiting Caritas, set for Nov. 8
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
schools
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor James Talarico’s black-and-white shirts and President Donald Trump’s red-and-white hats may be a common sight along the campaign trail, but it is not common to see students wearing or using political merchandise on campus. However, political ev...
government
By The Editorial Board Baylor’s Baptist affiliation seems to spark questions and opinions whenever anything remotely political happens in the community – and reasonably so. As a religious institution, there should be high expectations surrounding how the university carries itself...
government
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer Every election, presidential candidates will choose songs that define their campaign. However, there have been obvious standouts. These five songs transcend the rest with their American pride, uplifting nature and overall vibes. “9 to 5” by D...
government
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Celebrities and American politics have become intertwined. Singers endorsing candidates, actors encouraging voter participation and athletes voicing their opinions have become regular scenes for the average American. Celebrities have the platforms...
News
On Senior Night, ironically, it was junior McLaine Harris’ turn to carry the load for Midway.
parks
President Donald Trump was in North Carolina Tuesday, speaking at a rally with Republican candidates in Greenville. Air Force One did a flyover above the crowd gathered at the Pitt-Greenville Airport before it landed just before 7 p.m. Before Trumps arrival, several candidates ad...
safety
KILLEEN, Texas Killeen is about to lose its fire chief. James Kubinski has been named the next fire chief of the Grand Prairie Fire Department, near Dallas. His new role starts Jan. 25, pending city council approval. Kubinski said he originally didn't plan on coming to Killeen. A...
schools
Melanie Massie Witherspoon passed away on July 1st 2026 in Waco, TX. She was born in McKinney TX. on May 23rd 1945, and grew up in San Antonio, TX. and attended public schools there. She attended, and graduated from Southwest…...
Local
Gas prices in Waco continue a roller-coaster ride, rising 12.4 cents per gallon for regular unleaded in the past week, GasBuddy reported Monday. The average locally is $3.80....
government
Just one voter will decide whether the West Lake Village Municipal Management District can issue more than $760 million in bonds for its proposed 1,223-home subdivision near Lake Waco....
